Update...August 15, 2013 6:05 p.m. MANDATORY EVACUATION IN EFFECT Timber Gulch South to and including Zinc Spur on West side of Highway 75 including all of Golden Eagle. PRE-EVACUATION IN EFFECT for all of East Fork. Please be aware that officers are unable to go door to door for this notification as our resources are tied up with mandatory evacuations in other areas at this time. Please prepare for immediate evacuation. (see update below) Below Zinc Spur South to North end of Treasure Lane on West of Highway 75 remains a Pre-Evacuation area. Update....August 15, 2013 5:30 p.m. The Beaver Creek Fire poses a serious threat to residents of Blaine County. The Blaine County Sheriff is reminding residents that Mandatory Evacuation means the immediate and rapid movement out of the designated area. MANDATORY EVACUATION IS THE TIME TO LEAVE, not to pack. Once you have left the evacuation zone, you will NOT be allowed to re-enter until the danger has passed. All services will be discontinued in your area. PRE-EVACUATION IS THE TIME TO MAKE IMMEDIATE PREPARATIONS FOR EVACUATION of family members, belongings and/or animals. Residents receiving a Pre-Evacuation Notification are urged to gather important documents, medications, and essential personal effects so that they will be able to immediately leave should conditions deteriorate to a Mandatory Evacuation. DO NOT WAIT for an evacuation order to start your packing and preparations. Be aware that power and gas may be discontinued to your area during this time. If a Mandatory Evacuation order is issued in your area you will be notified. Please monitor local news and websites for fire updates and maintain situational awareness. If you are in danger, DO NOT WAIT for an evacuation order. Take the initiative to leave immediately. Residents with no means of transportation or who are physically unable to evacuate on their own should ask a neighbor to assist them or call (208) 578-3831. If urgent, dial 911
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 01:36:15 +0000
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