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Rum Creek Fire

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  • Public Information
    Email:
    2022.rumcreek@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    541-625-0849
    Hours:
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • BLM Grants Pass
    Phone:
    541-471-6500

Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Level 1 - BE READY Rum Creek

Rum Creek Fire
Publication Type: Announcement 10/26/2022

Maps located here: Fire First Response Map (arcgis.com)

This is a wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 1 - BE READY for the following areas: North of the Rogue River, South of Sawmill Gap Area, West of Rock Creek Road, and East of Russian Creek.

Esta es una alerta de incendio forestal de Josephine County Sheriff. Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para las siguientes zonas: North of the Rogue River, South of Sawmill Gap Area, West of Rock Creek Road, and East of Russian Creek.

 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. For more information, visit: https://www.rvem.org/Incident-INFO/Josephine-County

    Make plans and prepare to evacuate. Gather necessary supplies for health, safety, and identification. For more info, visit RVEM.org 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.

 

Title:Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Level 1 - BE READY Rum Creek Fire

This is a wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 1 - BE READY for the following areas: South and West of the Rogue River and North of Bear Camp Road; includes Rand, Galice, and Galice Creek Road.

Esta es una alerta de incendio forestal de Josephine County Sheriff. Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para las siguientes zonas: South and West of the Rogue River and North of Bear Camp Road; includes Rand, Galice, and Galice Creek Road..

 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. For more information, visit: https://www.rvem.org/Incident-INFO/Josephine-County

    Make plans and prepare to evacuate. Gather necessary supplies for health, safety, and identification. For more info, visit RVEM.org. 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.

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