Lincoln County Wildfire Evacuation Zones Update 03 -07/26/23

UPDATE TWO (6:45 p.m.): The Level 1 - BE READY to evacuate notice will remain in effect overnight for Sams Creek Road; the area west of Sams Creek Road to Pioneer Mountain Loop at Cook Road; and all of Cook Road. Public safety officials will reassess lifting the evacuation notice Thursday morning, July 27.

Fire crews will remain on scene overnight working with state air resources for fire suppression.

Community members in the evacuation zone should continue to monitor your telephone devices for messages from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. If conditions worsen, Public safety officials will issue an upgrade to a level 2 – BE SET or a level 3 – GO NOW if necessary

LCSO – Wildfire Evacuations – Level 1 - BE READY - Sams Creek Road, Areas West of Sams Creek Road to Pioneer Mountain Loop at Cook Road, All of Cook Road

This is a wildfire emergency alert from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. There is an active fire at the junction of Sams Creek Road and Hwy 20. Fire Command and the Sheriff’s Office are issuing a Level 1 - BE READY to evacuate for the following areas: All of Sams Creek Road off of Hwy 20; areas west of Sams Creek Road to Pioneer Mountain Loop at Cook Road and all of Cook Road.

Esta es una alerta de incendio forestal de Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para evacuar de las siguientes zonas: All of Sams Creek Road off of Hwy 20; areas west of Sams Creek Road to Pioneer Mountain Loop at Cook Road and all of Cook Road.

Level 1 - BE READY to evacuate means:

Be aware of danger in your area and stay informed. Continue to monitor your telephone devices for messages from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

• Make plans and prepare to evacuate. Gather necessary supplies for health, safety, and identification. For more info, visit www.co.lincoln.or.us
• Act early if you are older, have children, disabilities, or limited access to transportation. Consider moving pets and livestock early.
• 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.

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.

Jenny Demaris,

County Emergency Manager

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office