Friday, August 18, 2017

8/18/2017 Millie Fire Evacuation Update

Due to increased fire activity on the Milli fire located west of Sisters, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation notices:

Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now) for Crossroads subdivision and residences along the Edgington Road, Remuda Road, Wildwing Road and Peterson Burn Road. Additionally, Forest Service Cold Springs Campground is included in this Level 3 Evacuation notice.

Level 2 (Get Set) Evacuation notice have been issued for both sides of Three Creeks Road (Forest Service Road 16 from Sisters) south to Forest Service 1514 Road.

Tollgate remains at Level 1.

Oregon Department of Transportation has extended the closure of State Highway 242 from the west side of the Cascade Crest to approximately 1 ½ miles west of Sisters at the junction of Forest Road 15.

Red Cross Evacuation Shelter has been opened at Sisters Middle School.  Evacuees are highly encouraged to register with the Red Cross Safe and Well program which allows loved ones to check on the whereabouts of residents.

Sister’s Rodeo Ground is open for large animal evacuations.  If you need assistance with evacuation contact Pet Evacuations Team at 541-610-6628.

For additional information on the Milli Fire, please call 541-316-7711. To find out what level of evacuation your home or community is in, visit: https://www.deschutes.org/sheriff/page/emergency-information

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