9/17/2014 36 Pit Fire Update

 The 36 Pit Fire Information Center has an additional phone number which the public can use to obtain information about the 36 Pit Fire.

The new phone number is: 503-630-1711.

People may also continue to use 360-280-4352.

From the Clackamas County  facebook page:
website: http://www.clackamas.us/emergency/36pit.html
 

Weds. Sept. 17 11:15 a.m. UPDATE:

 

36 Pit fire update: All Level 3 evacuation areas downgraded to Level 2 -- EXCEPT Silver Fox RV Park, which remains Level 3

Following this morning's 10 a.m. meeting with fire personnel managing the response to the 36 Pit Fire, evacuation levels in nearby areas are being changed:

All Level-3 "immediate evacuation" recommendations are being downgraded to Level 2 ("Prepare for possible evacuation") -- EXCEPT for the Silver Fox RV Park, which remains at Level 3.

This means the evacuation level at SE Fall Creek Rd and Michaels Rd near the 36 Pit Fire is now Level 2.

A PDF on evacuation levels can be found here:
http://www.oregon.gov/osp/SFM/Documents/Ready,%20Set,%20Go!%20Evacuation%20Levels.pdf

This information is also pasted below.

For the latest information on the 36 Pit Fire from InciWeb:
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4106/

And from Clackamas County Emergency Management:
http://www.clackamas.us/emergency/36pit.html

Oregon Evacuation Levels: 1, 2, 3 = Ready, Set, Go
LEVEL 1:
A Level 1 Evacuation means "BE READY" for 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 2:
A Level 2 Evacuation means "BE SET" to evacuate.
YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE This level indicates there is significant danger to 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 moment's 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 3:
A Level 3 Evacuation means "GO" Evacuate NOW
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.
(Also posted in our news-release feed: http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=624 )