7/25/2014 12:00 pm Bridge 99 Complex Update

Friday, July 25, 2014   12:00 p.m.

- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -

Incident Information Officer Jeanne KleinE-mail:  bridge99fire@gmail.co
Fire Information: (541) 549-3219

Bridge 99 Complex

Changes in Evacuation Levels and Closure Orders

The evacuation levels have been reduced for the Bridge 99 Complex.  All evacuation level II areas have been reduced to a Level I.  All evacuation Level I areas have been eliminated.  The Pacific Crest Trail is now open.  See below for details.

Closure Orders:

The Pacific Crest Trail is now open. 

This is described as a 5-mile segment of the Pacific Crest Trail (#2000) described  from south to north as from the Shirley Lake Trail (#4003) junction to near Cathedral Rocks. 

All other closures remain in effect as stated below. 

The following Forest Service roads, trails, campgrounds and lands remain closed:

Forest Road 12, from its intersection with Forest Roads 1270/1298 to Bridge 99, Forest Road 14, from Bridge 99 to its intersection with Forest Road 1400700 (Allen Springs Campground), Forest Road 1140, from its intersection with Forest Roads 1150/1180 to the intersection with Forest Road 1152, Forest Road 1154, from its intersection with Forest Road 1150 to the intersection with Forest Road 1140, and Forest Road 1420400.  The Lower Bridge, Pioneer Ford, Allen Springs, Canyon Creek, and Candle Creek Campgrounds are closed. The Jefferson Lake Trail (#4001), Sugarpine Ridge Trail (#4002), Shirley Lake Trail (#4003.1), and the Cabot Lake Trail (#4003) are closed within the Mt Jefferson Wilderness. An area closure has been designated on a map that is available on the Inciweb website listed below.  The Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery remains closed to the public.

Evacuation Levels:

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department evacuation orders have changed for the Bridge 99 Complex and are as follows:

Evacuation Level Descriptions:
Level I (“BE READY” for a potential evacuation):	Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information.  This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock.  If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
Level II (“BE SET” to evacuate): None in effect	YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE This level indicates there is a significant danger in your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moments notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. THIS MAY BE THE ONLY NOTICE THAT YOU RECEIVE Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.  Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
Level III (“GO” Evacuate NOW): None in effect	LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately.  If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further.  DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE THAT YOU RECEIVE Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe. Area radio and TV stations have been asked to broadcast periodic updates.

All private lands along the Metolius River from Allen Springs Campground to Lake Billy Chinook (including the Metolius Arm) are now in a Level I Evacuation Order. All evacuations have been lifted for the Three Rivers Subdivision and the subdivisions of Rim Park, Forest Park, and Air Park along with Cove Palisades State Park.