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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Urges The Public To Review Emergency Evacuation Levels, Sign Up For Deschutes Alerts (Photo) - 06/23/26

 

Bend, Ore. – After last week’s brushfire in Alfalfa threatened homes and led to several evacuation notices, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is urging community members to stay alert and prepare for wildfire season.

 

It’s important to understand Oregon’s three emergency evacuation levels—Level 1: Be Ready, Level 2: Be Set, and Level 3: Go Now. These notices can change quickly, and knowing how to respond helps protect you, your property, and first responders. During wildfire season, evacuation notices are issued whenever a brush fire or wildfire threatens homes, property, or businesses. 

 

Evacuation Levels at a Glance:

  • Level 1 – Be Ready: There is potential danger in the area. Prepare your emergency plan and go-kit and stay alert for changing conditions.
  • Level 2 – Be Set: Significant danger is nearby. You should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Those who need extra time should evacuate now.
  • Level 3 – Go Now: Danger is imminent. Leave immediately. Do not delay for any reason, including packing or attempting to prepare your home.

The Sheriff's Office is also reminding everyone who lives in Deschutes County to sign up for Deschutes Alerts, the county’s official emergency notification system. After signing up, you’ll receive alerts for locations you’ve registered.

 

“These notifications are not limited to wildfires. They are used for all types of emergencies that may affect neighborhoods, workplaces, and the community, including hazardous-materials incidents, law-enforcement activity, flooding, evacuations, and more,” explains Ben Duda, Emergency Manager for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. “Signing up is quick, free, and one of the most important steps you can take to stay informed during fast‑moving events.”

 

When you register for Deschutes Alerts, you’ll only receive notifications about emergencies that impact the specific locations you choose—such as your home, workplace, or other places you care about. If you want to stay updated on other areas of the county, like where your friends or family live, you can easily add multiple locations to your profile.


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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Urges The Public To Review Emergency Evacuation Levels, Sign Up For Deschutes Alerts (Photo) - 06/23/26

 

Bend, Ore. – After last week’s brushfire in Alfalfa threatened homes and led to several evacuation notices, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is urging community members to stay alert and prepare for wildfire season.

 

It’s important to understand Oregon’s three emergency evacuation levels—Level 1: Be Ready, Level 2: Be Set, and Level 3: Go Now. These notices can change quickly, and knowing how to respond helps protect you, your property, and first responders. During wildfire season, evacuation notices are issued whenever a brush fire or wildfire threatens homes, property, or businesses. 

 

Evacuation Levels at a Glance:

  • Level 1 – Be Ready: There is potential danger in the area. Prepare your emergency plan and go-kit and stay alert for changing conditions.
  • Level 2 – Be Set: Significant danger is nearby. You should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Those who need extra time should evacuate now.
  • Level 3 – Go Now: Danger is imminent. Leave immediately. Do not delay for any reason, including packing or attempting to prepare your home.

The Sheriff's Office is also reminding everyone who lives in Deschutes County to sign up for Deschutes Alerts, the county’s official emergency notification system. After signing up, you’ll receive alerts for locations you’ve registered.

 

“These notifications are not limited to wildfires. They are used for all types of emergencies that may affect neighborhoods, workplaces, and the community, including hazardous-materials incidents, law-enforcement activity, flooding, evacuations, and more,” explains Ben Duda, Emergency Manager for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. “Signing up is quick, free, and one of the most important steps you can take to stay informed during fast‑moving events.”

 

When you register for Deschutes Alerts, you’ll only receive notifications about emergencies that impact the specific locations you choose—such as your home, workplace, or other places you care about. If you want to stay updated on other areas of the county, like where your friends or family live, you can easily add multiple locations to your profile.


Resources

 

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Attached Media Files: DeschutesAlerts1.jpg, DeschutesAlerts2.png,