News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office
Posted on FlashAlert: September 10th, 2022 6:37 PM
LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) means that there is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately. DO NOT delay leaving your property to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. Drive carefully, turn on your headlights, and follow any directions from public safety personnel.
*If you choose to ignore this notice, public safety personnel may not be available to assist you further. Residents who are evacuating should go to the Temporary Evacuation Point at Lane Community College (4000 E. 30th Avenue, Eugene). The Temporary Evacuation Point is located in Building 16.
**All evacuees are being asked to fill out a contact form so that Lane County officials are able to better understand the needs of evacuees. The form is available at https://www.cognitoforms.com/LaneCo…/incidentcontactintake
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with the Cedar Creek Fire Incident Management Team and other partners to make safety recommendations as this event continues to unfold. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police will be continuing increased law enforcement patrols in and around the evacuated areas.
A non-emergency call center can be reached at 541-682-3977.
A map of current evacuation levels along with information regarding large and companion animal sheltering is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek
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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