News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office
Posted on FlashAlert: August 14th, 2023 7:27 AM
Fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas near the Bedrock Fire. An interactive evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Bedrock.
LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
🔴 Peninsula Road east of Timber Creek
🔴 Big Fall Creek Road east of the intersection with Peninsula Road
Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW! There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately.
SHELTER AND LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION
A Red Cross shelter is located at Lowell High School (65 Pioneer Street, Lowell). Residents can bring their small, domestic animals.
Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) or Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal evacuation and sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.
NON-EMERGENCY CALL CENTER
There is a non-emergency call center available at 541-682-3977. The call center will open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 14.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.
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