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-514350-44513500OFFICE OF THE SHERIFFSheriff Curtis L. Landers225 W. Olive StreetNewport, Oregon 97365(541) 265-4277Fax (541) 265-4926 MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE419100013525500Date:June 5, 2019Contact:Virginia “Jenny” Demaris, Emergency Manager(541) 265-4199vdemaris@co.lincoln.or.us WILDFIRE READINESS OUTREACH EVENTS ANNOUNCED(06.05.19 - Lincoln County) The Lincoln County Fire Defense Board, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Lincoln County Public Health are partnering together to prepare our community members, business owners and visitors on our local wildfire threat conditions, public safety evacuation response procedures and efforts individuals can take to be ready for wildfire season.The presentations will incorporate specific topics to assist in the planning, mitigation, response and recovery from wildfire events for both our rural and city neighborhood areas. Wildfire history and seasonal fire conditionsHow to prepare your home, property, & familyEvacuation Levels (Get Ready, Be Set, Go Now)What to expect if you receive an evacuation orderAssistance after you evacuateHow to minimize health effects of smoky conditions530225021590000Chief Rob Murphy, Lincoln County Fire Defense Board Chief remarked “Wildfire threat is not just a risk for rural areas of Lincoln County; each property owner should take the time to look at their yards and properties and build a defensible space to protect their homes and structures. Lincoln County is generally considered to have a lower threat for wildfire compared to other central and eastern counties. However, with our expected seasonal weather conditions, our local risk increases. Our cooperation as a community to reduce our fire risk, adhere to fire safety rules and stay aware of current conditions are some of the important steps community members can do to protect themselves and assist public safety with seasonal wildfire risk reduction.”547687517653000Lincoln County Sheriff Curtis Landers remarked “Coordinating evacuations of neighborhoods for Lincoln County is not a regular occurrence for our public safety agencies. Nor is it common for our community members to pack up their valued belongings, pets and family members, and leave their homes quickly. These wildfire readiness events are the best way we, as public safety officials, can educate our community members of the three evacuation levels, what to expect when they receive a call from Lincoln Alerts to “GO NOW” or when a Deputy knocks on their door to notify them of a wildfire threat and the best route to take to safety. Our Sheriff’s Office has worked hard to mirror our evacuation directions, public messaging and notification processes of our sister counties who experience these conditions every year”.52673251143000Lincoln County Emergency Manager, Jenny Demaris, remarked “Working hand in hand with our public health, fire, and law enforcement partners for emergency evacuation is critical to ensure public safety. As representatives of public health emergency preparedness, we take care to: consider the requirements of community members with access and functional needs in our evacuation planning efforts ensure shelters are available for displaced persons provide educational resources to minimize the health effects from anticipated smoky conditions”Scheduled Community Presentations – Wildfire Readiness:DateTimeCommunityLocationAddressThursday, June 136-8 pmSiletzFire Station149 W Buford AveSaturday, June 159-11 amToledoFire Station285 NE Burgess RoadTuesday, June 186-8 pmLincoln CitySt. Claire Station (Taft)4520 SE Hwy 101Thursday, June 206-8 pmYachatsYachats Commons - B441 Hwy 101 NMonday, June 246-8 pmWaldportCity Hall125 Alsea HwyTuesday, June 256-8 pmGleneden BeachFire Station6445 Gleneden Beach LoopWednesday, June 266-8 pmNewportOCCC Community Rm400 SE College WayTuesday, July 166-8 pmOtisFire Station381 N Old Scenic Hwy 101Wednesday, July 176-8 pmEddyvilleCommunity Church6890 Crystal Creek LoopFriday, July 196-8 pmLogsdenCommunity Club7707 Logsden Road, SiletzThursday, July 256-8 pmSeal RockFire Station10349 NW RandAdditional Resources:If you are unable to attend one of the sessions or want additional information you can check out our Wildfire Readiness page at . ###Respectfully submitted, 29908508382000Virginia "Jenny" DemarisEmergency ManagerLincoln County Sheriff's OfficeEmergency Management225 W. Olive St.Newport, Oregon 97365vdemaris@co.lincoln.or.us (541) 265-4199 Office ................
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