Update - August 29, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.:
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. – Based on the recommendation of fire officials managing the Ramsey Canyon Fire, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is reducing all remaining Level 2 “Be Set” evacuation zones to Level 1 “Be Ready.” In the meantime, residents are advised to remain vigilant to changes in weather and fire behavior, and to monitor fire information resources.
The following is comprehensive list of all current evacuation levels related to the Ramsey Canyon Fire:
Level 1 “Be Ready”:
East Evans Creek Road, 15500 through Meadows Road; West Fork Evans Creek Road, addresses of 18504 and 18508; Ramsey Rd., from the 11600-block through the intersection with Meadows Road; Meadows Road, from East Evans Creek Road, south to the address of 14765.
Roadblocks will be removed and National Guard troops will be demobilized soon. Residents and motorists in the area are advised to anticipate fire traffic to continue and to drive carefully.
Refer to the interactive fire map to check a specific address for evacuation status: https://bit.ly/2uUku2C .
For preparedness information and to sign up for Citizen Alert, go to www.rvem.org .
Follow the Ramsey Canyon Fire Information page on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/RamseyCanyonFireInfo/ .
Public fire information is available by phone at (541) 474-5305 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Update - 08/26/2018 4:00 p.m.
White City, Ore – Thanks to the work of fire crews, and favorable weather conditions the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is reducing the evacuation levels of the Ramsey Canyon Fire.
Areas previously under a Level 3 “Go” evacuation notice will reduce to Level 2 “Be Set.” Areas previously under a Level 2 “Be Set” notice will reduce to a Level 1 “Be Ready.”
The following is a complete list of evacuations for the Ramsey Canyon Fire:
Level 3 “Go”
There are no Level 3 notices currently associated with the Ramsey Canyon Fire.
Level 2 “Be Set”
East Evans Creek Rd., beginning at the address of 17935, and continuing east including addresses 18505, 18509 (all accessed off of West Fork Evans Creek Rd.), then continuing to include the address of 19373 at the intersection of Meadows Rd; West Fork Evans Creek Rd., the addresses 18504 and 18508; Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13469 and proceeding north to include 13001 and 14738 (accessed off of BLM 35-2-20) and continuing to the Meadows Rd. intersection; Meadows Rd, proceeding south from East Evans to include the address of 16880.
Level 1 “Be Ready”
East Evans Creek Rd., beginning at the address 15513 and ending at 16995, and beginning at the address of 19395 and continuing to include the address of 21043 East Evans Creek Rd.; Meadows Rd, beginning at the address 16800 and 16821, then proceeding south to include the address 14765; Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13465 and proceeding south to include the address of 11655.
Roadblocks will remain in place to restrict traffic to residents and fire personnel.
A Level 1 evacuation means “Be Ready.” 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.
A Level 2 evacuation means “BE SET” to evacuate. 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.
A Level 3 evacuation means “Go,” and you need to 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. Access to evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe for citizens to return. DO NOT plan to return to check on your house or animals. If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them!
Refer to the interactive fire map to check a specific address for evacuation status: https://bit.ly/2uUku2C .
For preparedness information and to sign up for Citizen Alert, go to www.rvem.org .
Public fire information is available by phone at (541) 474-5305 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Ramsey Canyon Fire Evacuations Update - (Photo) - 08/24/2018 3:15 p.m.
White City, Ore – As the Ramsey Canyon Fire progresses, new evacuation orders have been issued by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to ensure the safety of residents and fire crews. Changes in level 2 “Be Set” to Level 3 “Go,” notices have been made.
The following is a list of today's changes.
Level 3 “Go”
Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13469 and proceeding north to include 13001 and 14738 (accessed off of BLM 35-2-20) and continuing to the Meadows Rd. intersection.
Level 2 “Be Set”
East Evans Creek Rd., beginning at the address 15513 and ending at 16995, and beginning at the address of 19395 and continuing to include the address of 21043 East Evans Creek Rd.
The following is a complete list of evacuations for the Ramsey Canyon Fire:
Level 3 “Go”
East Evans Creek Rd., beginning at the address of 17935, and continuing east including addresses 18505, 18509 (all accessed off of West Fork Evans Creek Rd.), then continuing to include the address of 19373 at the intersection of Meadows Rd; West Fork Evans Creek Rd., the addresses 18504 and 18508; Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13469 and proceeding north to include 13001 and 14738 (accessed off of BLM 35-2-20) and continuing to the Meadows Rd. intersection; Meadows Rd, proceeding south from East Evans to include the address of 16880.
Level 2 “Be Set”
East Evans Creek Rd., beginning at the address 15513 and ending at 16995, and beginning at the address of 19395 and continuing to include the address of 21043 East Evans Creek Rd.; Meadows Rd, beginning at the address 16800 and 16821, then proceeding south to include the address 14765; Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13465 and proceeding south to include the address of 11655.
A shelter for families and companion animals is currently open at Hanby Middle School in Gold Hill.
A temporary shelter for livestock is being organized at the Jackson County Expo. Please contact Linda Bacon at (541) 226-1124, or Expo staff at (541) 821-8406, if you need to make use of this resource.
A Level 2 evacuation means “BE SET” to evacuate. 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.
A Level 3 evacuation means that you need to 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. Access to evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe for citizens to return. DO NOT plan to return to check on your house or animals. If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them!
Refer to the interactive fire map to check a specific address for evacuation status: https://bit.ly/2uUku2C .
For preparedness information and to sign up for Citizen Alert, go to www.rvem.org .
Public fire information is available by phone at (541) 474-5305 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Ramsey Canyon Fire Evacuations Update - (Photo) - 08/23/2018 8:30 p.m.
White City, Ore - The Ramsey Canyon Fire has grown and further evacuation warnings have become necessary. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is upgrading some locations which were previously level 2 “Be Set” to Level 3 “Go.”
The following is a complete list of evacuations for the Ramsey Canyon Fire.
Level 3 “Go.”
East Evans Creek Rd., beginning at the address of 17935, and continuing east including addresses 18505, 18509 (all accessed off of West Fork Evans Creek Rd.), then continuing to include the address of 19373 at the intersection of Meadows Rd; West Fork Evans Creek Rd., the addresses 18504 and 18508; Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13469 and proceeding north to the Meadows Rd. intersection. Meadows Rd, proceeding south from East Evans to include the address of 16880.
Level 2 “Be Set.”
East Evans Creek Rd., beginning at the address of 19395 and continuing to include the address of 21043 East Evans Creek Rd.; Meadows Rd, beginning at the address 16800 and 16821, then proceeding south to include the address 14765; Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13465 and proceeding south to include the address of 11655.
A shelter for families and companion animals is open at Hanby Middle School in Gold Hill.
A temporary shelter for livestock is being organized at the Jackson County Expo. Please contact Linda Bacon at (541)226-1124, or Expo staff at (541)821-8406, if you need to make use of this resource.
A Level 2 evacuation means “BE SET” to evacuate. 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.
A Level 3 evacuation means that you need to 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. Access to evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe for citizens to return. DO NOT plan to return to check on your house or animals. If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them!
Refer to the interactive fire map to check a specific address for evacuation status:https://bit.ly/2uUku2C .
For preparedness information and to sign up for Citizen Alert, go towww.rvem.org .
Public fire information is available by phone at (541) 474-5305 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Ramsey Canyon Fire Evacuations Update - (Photo) - 08/23/2018 4:00 p.m.
White City, Ore - The Ramsey Canyon Fire continues to grow and further evacuation warnings have become necessary. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is adding to the list of Level 2 “Be Set,” and Level 3 “Go” evacuations.
The following is a complete list of evacuations for the Ramsey Canyon Fire.
Level 3 “Go.”
Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13469 and proceeding north to the Meadows Rd. intersection. Meadows Rd, proceeding south from East Evans to include the address of 16840 and 16880, this includes 4 new addresses who were contacted last night.
Level 2 “Be Set.”
East Evans Creek Rd., beginning at the address of 17935, and continuing east including addresses 18504, 18505, 18508, 18509 (all accessed off of West Fork Evans Creek Rd.), and continuing to include the address of 20001 East Evans Creek Rd.; Meadows Rd, beginning at the address 16800 and 16821, then proceeding south to include the address 14765; Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13465 and proceeding south to include the address of 11655.
A shelter for families and companion animals is being organized at Hanby Middle School in Gold Hill (806 6th Ave N, Gold Hill, OR 97525).
A temporary shelter for livestock is being organized at the Jackson County Expo. Please contact Linda Bacon at (541)226-1124, or Expo staff at (541)821-8406, if you need to make use of this resource.
A Level 2 evacuation means “BE SET” to evacuate. 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.
A Level 3 evacuation means that you need to 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. Access to evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe for citizens to return. DO NOT plan to return to check on your house or animals. If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them!
Refer to the interactive fire map to check a specific address for evacuation status:https://bit.ly/2uUku2C .
For preparedness information and to sign up for Citizen Alert, go to www.rvem.org .
Public fire information is available by phone at (541) 474-5305 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/RamseyCanyonFireInfo
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Ramsey Canyon Fire Evacuations Update - (Photo) - 08/22/2018 10:00 p.m.
White City, Ore - The Ramsey Canyon Fire in the area of Sam’s Valley has progressed. Level 3 evacuations are now necessary.
The following is a complete list of evacuations for the Ramsey Canyon Fire.
Level 3 “Go.”
Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13469 and proceeding north to the Meadows Rd., intersection; Crane Lane, all of Crane Lane; Meadows Rd, proceeding south from East Evans Creek Rd. to include the address of 17000.
Level 2 “Be Set.”
East Evans Creek Rd., from West Fork Evans Creek Rd beginning with the address 16840 to Antioch Rd ending at the address 22185; Meadows Rd, the addresses 16840, 16880, 16901, and 16933.
A shelter for families and companion animals is open at Hanby Middle School in Gold Hill.
A temporary shelter for livestock is being organized at the Jackson County Expo. Please contact Linda Bacon at 541-226-1124, or Expo staff at (541)821-8406, if you need to make use of this resource.
A Level 2 evacuation means “BE SET” to evacuate. 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.
A Level 3 "Go" evacuation means that you need to 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. Access to evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe for citizens to return. DO NOT plan to return to check on your house or animals. If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them!
Refer to the interactive fire map to check a specific address for evacuation status:https://bit.ly/2uUku2C .
For preparedness information and to sign up for Citizen Alert, go towww.rvem.org .
Public fire information is available by phone at (541) 474-5305 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Ramsey Canyon Fire Evacuations - (Photo) - 08/22/2018
White City, Ore - A new fire started this afternoon in the Ramsey Canyon area of Sam’s Valley. Multiple fire resources are in the area and working in the unforgiving terrain.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 2 “Be Set” evacuation notice for the Ramsey Canyon Fire.
The following is a complete list of evacuations for the Ramsey Canyon Fire.0
Level 2 “Be Set.”
East Evans Creek Rd., from West Fork Evans Creek Rd beginning with the address 16840 to Antioch Rd ending at the address 22185; Meadows Rd, proceeding south from East Evans until the address 16840 Meadows Rd.; Ramsey Rd., beginning at the address 13469 and proceeding north to the Meadows Rd. intersection.
A LEVEL 2 evacuation means “BE SET” to evacuate. 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.
Refer to the interactive fire map to check a specific address for evacuation status:https://bit.ly/2uUku2C .
For preparedness information and to sign up for Citizen Alert, go towww.rvem.org .
Public fire information is available by phone at (541) 474-5305 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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