Level 1 "Be Ready" Pre-evacuation Notice For Areas West Of Sisters Due To Milli Fire - 08/16/17

Released by: Lt. Bryan Husband, Special Services Coordinator Date: 08/16/17 Due to increased fire activity on the Milli Fire located west of Sisters, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 (Be Ready) Pre-evacuation notice for the following areas: All areas south of Hwy 242 (McKenzie Hwy) and west of the Pole Creek Ditch (1-1 ?1/2 Miles west of and parallel to FS Road 16/Three Creeks Rd). This area includes the Crossroads Subdivision and homes off of Edgington Rd and Remuda Rd. Level 1: 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 movements 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. This decision was made after consultation with fire managers. We will continue to work with fire managers to ensure public safety and prevent conflicts between citizens and fire operations. We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of residents. Follow the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office on Twitter and Facebook @DeschutesSO Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at: https://www.deschutes.org/sheriff/page/emergency-information For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at: http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com Follow Central Oregon Emergency Information Network on Twitter and Facebook @COEmergencyInfo and http://coemergencyinfo.blogspot.com