Team ATCO?s Jasper Wildfire Response Stories
September 2024
In the summer of 2024, Jasper National Park faced a devastating wildfire that led to the evacuation of approximately 25,000 people, the destruction of over 350 structures and damage to 440 ATCO assets. Amidst this crisis, our electric and gas teams worked tirelessly alongside multi-agency response teams to restore essential services.
Within just 16 construction days, power was restored to 100 per cent of undamaged residential properties in town. By August 30th, 1,863 of the 2,077 customers were energized. In less than three weeks, 98 per cent of the undamaged properties in town, Edith Lake, and Jasper Park Lodge had their gas services restored, bringing gas back to over 1,000 customers.
The dedication and teamwork of our ATCO emergency response team and frontline heroes have been truly inspiring. Here are some firsthand stories from our team members on the ground:
Jasper Wildfire Response: Q&A with Alaina McGregor
Jasper Wildfire Response: Q&A with Colin Geissberger
Jasper Wildfire Response: Q&A with Robby Gill
Jasper Wildfire Response: Q&A with Justin Bruner
Customers are free to purchase natural gas services or electricity services from a retailer of their choice. For a list of retailers, visit ucahelps.alberta.ca or call 310-4822 (toll free in Alberta).