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Kelsey Peak Fire - Level 1 Evacuation Notice (Photo) - 09/06/25

This is a wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 1 - BE READY for the following areas:

 

JCU-801 Kelsey Peak Fire - Rural North West Josephine County. ***Link for map to find your zone is below***

Level 1 - BE READY means:

Be aware of danger in your area and stay informed. Check local city and county websites, social media, TV, and radio for updates.

  • Make plans and prepare to evacuate. Gather necessary supplies for health, safety, and identification. For more info, visit Josephine County Emergency Management
  • Act early if you are older, have children, disabilities, or limited access to transportation. Consider moving pets and livestock early.
  • Plan possible evacuation routes. Use TripCheck.com.
  • If you can do so safely, check with your neighbors and share information. Ask for help if you need it. Offer help if you can give it.

This may be the only notice you receive. Don’t wait to evacuate if you feel unsafe. If conditions change, you may receive a Level 2 - BE SET or Level 3 - GO NOW evacuation notice. You do not need to wait for another evacuation notice. Make the best decision for your safety.

 

Do not call 911 unless experiencing an immediate life safety issue.

 

We suggest the following apps/websites:

 

Sign up for alerts:

https://www.josephinecounty.gov/departments/emergency_management/citizen_alert.php

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/josephine-co-sheriff-or/id6478316195

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.a1100

https://app.watchduty.org/

 

Follow Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/jcsosheriff

https://www.facebook.com/josephinecountyEM

https://www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest

 

Know Your Zone:

https://protect.genasys.com/search

https://joco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=37b8a655d90f4f82ba35ba107a827840

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Kelsey Peak Fire - Level 1 Evacuation Notice (Photo) - 09/06/25

This is a wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 1 - BE READY for the following areas:

 

JCU-801 Kelsey Peak Fire - Rural North West Josephine County. ***Link for map to find your zone is below***

Level 1 - BE READY means:

Be aware of danger in your area and stay informed. Check local city and county websites, social media, TV, and radio for updates.

  • Make plans and prepare to evacuate. Gather necessary supplies for health, safety, and identification. For more info, visit Josephine County Emergency Management
  • Act early if you are older, have children, disabilities, or limited access to transportation. Consider moving pets and livestock early.
  • Plan possible evacuation routes. Use TripCheck.com.
  • If you can do so safely, check with your neighbors and share information. Ask for help if you need it. Offer help if you can give it.

This may be the only notice you receive. Don’t wait to evacuate if you feel unsafe. If conditions change, you may receive a Level 2 - BE SET or Level 3 - GO NOW evacuation notice. You do not need to wait for another evacuation notice. Make the best decision for your safety.

 

Do not call 911 unless experiencing an immediate life safety issue.

 

We suggest the following apps/websites:

 

Sign up for alerts:

https://www.josephinecounty.gov/departments/emergency_management/citizen_alert.php

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/josephine-co-sheriff-or/id6478316195

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.a1100

https://app.watchduty.org/

 

Follow Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/jcsosheriff

https://www.facebook.com/josephinecountyEM

https://www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest

 

Know Your Zone:

https://protect.genasys.com/search

https://joco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=37b8a655d90f4f82ba35ba107a827840

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