News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office
Posted on FlashAlert: August 7th, 2023 10:31 AM
The following areas around Oakridge are being issued a Level 1 –BE READY – Evacuation notice due to the nearby Salmon Fire: High Prairie, McFarland Road, Westoak Road, Oakridge north of Roberts Road, and Oakridge east of Salmon Creek, as well as associated side streets. An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/SalmonFire.
Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.
This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.
If conditions worsen, public safety personnel will make contact again using the emergency notification system.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.
More information is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/SalmonFire.
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
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