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Friday, July 31, 2015

7/31/2015 - Stouts Creek Fire Evacuation Update - Upper Cow Creek Road

Incident: Stouts Fire Wildfire
Released: 34 min. ago
Stouts Fire Update - Douglas County Sheriff's Office has issued a LEVEL 3 EVACUATION for residents in the Azalea area from Upper Cow Creek to Snow Creek East. There is a LEVEL 2 EVACUATION for residents near the Galesville Dam up to Snow Creek.
LEVEL 3 - 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.
LEVEL 2 - YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENT’S 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.
Red Cross has set up a shelter for those affected by the Stouts Fire. The shelter is located at Canyonville Elementary, 124 N. Main, Canyonville.

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