Due to increased fire activity on the Milli Fire located west of Sisters, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 2 (Get Set) Evacuation notice for the following areas:
All areas south of Hwy 242 (McKenzie Hwy) and west of the Pole Creek Ditch (1-1 ?1/2 Miles west of and parallel to FS Road 16/Three Creeks Rd). This area includes the Crossroads Subdivision and homes off of Edgington Rd and Remuda Rd. These areas were previously Level 1.
Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
A Level 1 (BE READY) Pre-Evacuation notice is issued for the following areas:
All areas between Highway 242 and Highway 20 from the Cold Springs Campground to the city of Sisters, which includes the Tollgate Subdivision. This notification does not include the city of Sisters or Black Butte Ranch.
Level 1: Means “BE READY” for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
This decision was made after consultation with fire managers. We will continue to work with fire managers to ensure public safety and prevent conflicts between citizens and fire operations. We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of residents.
The Red Cross will be opening a shelter at the Sisters Middle School for residents that have been affected by the Milli Fire. The shelter will be open by noon today.
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Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:
https://www.deschutes.org/
For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:
http://centralorfireinfo.
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Lt. Chad Davis, Deschutes County S.O.
