ELEVATED EVACUATION NOTICES ISSUED FOR MILEPOST 97 FIRE

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office

UPDATE 07/27/2019 13:50

In conjunction with Milepost 97 Fire managers, the Sheriff's Office is issuing Level 2 "GET SET" evacuation notices for all residences on the west side of the freeway between Interstate mileposts 88-83. This includes: 

• Barton Road
• Azalea-Glen Road
• Old Booth Lane
• Harrel Lane
• Hobbs Lane
• Fortune Branch Road on the Azalea-Glen side
• Forrest Road
• Realty Road
• Quines Creek Road
• Mobley Drive

Additionally, all residences off of Upper Cow Creek Road starting at Interstate 5 milepost 88, east to the base of Galesville Dam are being elevated to a Level 2. 

Level 2 or "Get Set" means:

• This level indicates significant danger to your area and are encouraged to leave. If you decide to stay, be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice

• This may be the only notice you receive if conditions worsen
• Supply your "go kit" with all the essentials to last 2 weeks
• Stay connected with emergency information and evacuation routes
• Begin evacuating large animals. 

A Level 1 " Be Ready" notice is also being issued for all residents living on

• Windy Creek Road at and above Woods Creek Road. 
• Barton Road south to Glendale Junction Road. 

Level 1 "Ready" means:

• Be ready for the potential to evacuate
• Have a "go kit" ready
• Have an evacuation plan for your family and pets
• Be Firewise and create a defensible space around your home

Residents are encouraged to monitor the situation through official outlets.