Every 15 Minutes – Impaired Driving Education for High Schoolers – Creswell HS (Photo)

Every 15 Minutes – Impaired Driving Education for High Schoolers – Creswell HS (Photo) – 09/27/23

Next week the Lane County Sheriff’s Office and South Lane Fire & Rescue will be hosting the Every 15 Minutes program at Creswell High School. 

Every 15 Minutes is a two-day underage impaired driving prevention program.  The program challenges teens to think before drinking or using drugs and operating any type of motor vehicle or riding in one after the operator has been drinking or using drugs.  The program also focuses on the impacts those decisions have on family, friends, and the people left behind when someone is killed as a result of an alcohol, drug or distracted driving crash.

Scheduled activities include student education and awareness, a mock crash scene, and school-wide assembly including a guest speaker. 

Videographer Michael Sherman of @SpringFedMedia created the attached video during the 2019 Every 15 Minutes program hosted at Elmira High School. 

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09/25/23 — Lookout, Horse Creek, Pothole Fires Evacuation Level Reductions (Photo) – 09/25/23

A combination of favorable weather conditions and tremendous work put in by the fire teams has allowed us to lift the remaining evacuation notices related to the Lookout, Horse Creek and Pothole Fires today. 

There are no longer evacuation notices in effect related to these fires. 

Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Willamette to see a list of current US Forest Service closures within the Willamette National Forest.

Lane County residents are always encouraged to pay attention to conditions and to maintain an emergency evacuation plan.  Residents are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

LCSO Case #23-4916 – Missing Person (Photo) – 09/18/23

*UPDATE 09/18/23*

Anthony has been located and is no longer considered missing.

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87-year-old Charles Edmund Anthony left his residence in the River Road area last night (9/14) at approximately 9:00pm.  He was possibly enroute to the Cottage Grove area but never returned home as expected.

Anthony is described as a white male adult standing approximately 5’07” and weighing about 160lbs.  He normally wears prescription glasses and walks with a limp.  He was last seen wearing a beige button-up flannel shirt.

Anthony was driving a 2018 Ford pickup bearing OR Plate #061LMB.  The pickup is charcoal gray with a canopy.

Anyone who has seen him or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.

Update: Evacuations lifted for Dorena residents – 09/14/23

All evacuation notifications associated with this fire have been lifted. Row River Road is open. 

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Previous Press Release:

A wildfire has caused evacuation notices for residents north of Dorena Reservoir. The evacuation areas are:

🔴 Level 3 (GO NOW)

• Cerro Gordo Road
• Prolog Way
• Ross Lane

Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW!

There is immediate danger and you should evacuate immediately.  DO NOT delay leaving your property to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home.  Leave immediately and as quickly as possible. Drive carefully, turn on your headlights, and follow any directions from public safety personnel.

If you choose to ignore this notice, public safety personnel may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home.

After you evacuate continue to monitor local media outlets, and your telephone devices to receive further information about evacuation changes, shelter locations and other resources. 

Entry to evacuated areas will be denied until conditions are safe.

🟡 Level 2 (Be Set)

• Row River Road between Cerro Gordo and Rat Creek Road
• Rat Creek Road

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.

Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. 

An evacuation map is available online.

Avoid the area. Row River Road is closed on the north side of Dorena Reservoir. 

Officer-Involved Shooting – Lane County – 09/14/23

On Thursday, September 14, at approximately 9:10 A.M., Oregon State Police was notified of an attempt to locate on a stolen vehicle. Troopers located the vehicle in the city of Coburg and attempted to stop the vehicle, and the vehicle fled. A short time later, the vehicle was located at an apartment complex, located at 599 Coburg Rd., by Coburg Police, Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies and Troopers. 

During the course of the incident, at least one law enforcement officer discharged their duty weapon. The operator of the stolen vehicle was transported from the scene by ambulance, but later confirmed to be deceased.

At least one officer on scene received non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. 

All involved officers have been placed on traumatic event leave as is standard protocol in deadly force incidents.

The Lane County Interagency Deadly Force Investigation Team responded and is investigating the incident. This team is comprised of investigators from numerous agencies and overseen by the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. 

Per the standard protocols, all future media releases related to this incident will come from the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. 

09/11/23 — Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Reductions – 09/11/23

A combination of favorable weather conditions and tremendous work put in by the fire teams has allowed us to make additional reductions to many of the evacuation notices related to the Lookout Fire today.  Residents are reminded to stay diligent and continue to pay attention to conditions. 

***For the most specific guidance on evacuation level locations, please refer to the evacuation map located at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LookoutFire***

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

🟢 The area east of Blue River Reservoir Rd. north of the 1501 junction east to the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. 

🟢 The area north of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. east to the area just north of the end of the paved portion of North Bank Rd. 

🟢 Foley Hot Springs                                              

🟢 Mona Campground

🟢 Lookout Campground

🟢 H.J. Andrews Headquarters

🟢 The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

🟢 The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

 

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡 Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge 

Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

 

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice: 

🟢 Old Foley Ridge Rd.

🟢 5600blk of Delta Dr.

🟢 Horse Creek Lodge

🟢 North Bank Rd. 

🟢 North of Highway 126 from Drury Lane east to Scott Creek Road, including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Road
🟢 Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur

🟢 Belknap Springs Rd. S.

🟢 Yale Ln.

🟢 Camp Yale Rd.

🟢 Horse Creek Rd. west of the Horse Creek Bridge.

🟢 Hall Rd.

🟢 Sullivan Ln.

🟢 Alma Dr.

🟢 Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

🟢 Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Scott Creek Rd., including Belknap Springs.

🟢 The areas south of Hwy 126 at milepost 46 east to Scott Creek Rd. excluding the areas south of the Horse Creek Rd. at the Horse Creek Bridge.

🟢 The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

🟢 McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.
 

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

 

*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire.  Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Willamette to see a list of current US Forest Service closures within the Willamette National Forest.

  
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

09/11/2023 – Bedrock Fire Evacuation Levels Lifted (Photo) – 09/11/23

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is lifting the remaining Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notices related to the Bedrock Fire.  This includes lifting the previous Level 1 notices for the following areas: 

– Peninsula Road east of Timber Creek

– Big Fall Creek Road east of the intersection with Peninsula

– Winberry Creek Road east of milepost 4.0

– Big Fall Creek Road east of Winberry Creek Road to Peninsula Road

– Peninsula Road along the south of Fall Creek Reservoir to Timber Creek

This change is in effect immediately. 

While there are no evacuation notices remaining in effect for the Bedrock Fire at this time, residents are always encouraged to remain vigilant and prepared should conditions change unexpectedly. 

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Sign up for emergency alerting at www.LaneAlerts.org.

LCSO Case #23-4430– Home Surveillance Video Leads to Arrest of Burglary Suspects (Photo) – 09/05/23

Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a residential burglary in the 23000blk of Hwy. 36 on 08/18/2023.  Home surveillance video captured images of a male and female suspect making forced entry into the home.  The camera system was then disabled.  It was discovered that the thieves stole over $2,000 in personal property from the victim. 

After retrieving images uploaded to the internet by the home surveillance system prior to it being disabled, deputies were able to identify the suspects as 38-year-old Mathis Raymond Lambert and 44-year-old Kristin Dawn Hiatt.

A Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy located Lambert and Hiatt in a vehicle on 08/28/23.  The deputy initiated a traffic stop and they were taken into custody without incident.

LCSO detectives executed a search warrant at their residence and obtained additional evidence, including evidence of other unrelated identity theft. 

Both Hiatt and Lambert were lodged at the Lane County Jail.

Modern home surveillance systems have proven to become a valuable investigative tool.  In this particular case, the suspects disabling the security system once they made entry was immaterial because evidence linking them to the crime had been solidified from the moment they were captured on camera. 

09/04/23 — Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Reductions (Photo) – 09/04/23

A combination of favorable weather and tremendous work put in by the fire teams has allowed us to make reductions to some of the evacuation notices related to the Lookout Fire. Residents are reminded to stay diligent and continue to pay attention to conditions. 

***For the most specific guidance on evacuation level locations, please refer to the evacuation map located at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LookoutFire***

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

🟢 Old Foley Ridge Rd.
🟢 5600blk of Delta Dr.
🟢 Horse Creek Lodge
🟢 North Bank Rd. 
🟢 North of Highway 126 from Drury Lane east to Scott Creek Road, including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Road
🟢 Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur
🟢 Belknap Springs Rd. S.
🟢 Yale Ln.
🟢 Camp Yale Rd.
🟢 Horse Creek Rd. west of the Horse Creek Bridge.
🟢 Hall Rd.
🟢 Sullivan Ln.
🟢 Alma Dr.
🟢 Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.
🟢 Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Scott Creek Rd., including Belknap Springs.
🟢 The areas south of Hwy 126 at milepost 46 east to Scott Creek Rd. excluding the areas south of the Horse Creek Rd. at the Horse Creek Bridge.

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:
🟡 The area east of Blue River Reservoir Rd. north of the 1501 junction east to the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. 
🟡 The area north of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. east to the area just north of the end of the paved portion of North Bank Rd. 

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

🔴Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge. 
🔴Foley Hot Springs 
🔴Mona Campground
🔴Lookout Campground
🔴H.J. Andrews Headquarters
🔴The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.
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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡 The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice: 
🟢 The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.
🟢 McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

Water Obstruction: Willamette River below Clearwater Landing (Photo) – 09/03/23

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public of an obstruction on the Willamette River approximately one quarter of a mile below Clearwater landing.  A tree has come down across the channel rendering it unnavigable safely.  Recreational boaters are urged to avoid this section of river until the hazard can be mitigated.  Anyone insistent on floating this section of the river are cautioned to stay as far river left as possible and consider portaging (exiting the river) when passing the hazard.  

Visit www.oregon.gov/osmb for the latest information on water obstructions within Oregon.

Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Reductions – 09/01/2023 – 09/01/23

The following areas are being reduced to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:  

🟡North of Highway 126 from Drury Ln. east to Scott Creek Rd., including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Rd.

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

🔴Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge. 

🔴Foley Hot Springs 

🔴Mona Campground.

🔴Lookout Campground

🔴H.J. Andrews Headquarters

The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.

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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur

🟡Belknap Springs Rd. S.

🟡Yale Ln.

🟡Camp Yale Rd.

🟡Horse Creek Rd. west and north of Horse Creek Bridge.

🟡Hall Rd.

🟡Sullivan Ln.

🟡Alma Dr.

🟡Old Foley Ridge Rd.

🟡5600blk of Delta Dr.

🟡Areas south of McKenzie Hwy. from milepost 50.5 to milepost 54

🟡Horse Creek Lodge

🟡North Bank Rd.

🟡Areas east of the McKenzie Bridge to, and including Drury Ln. north of Hwy. 126, but south of the McKenzie River. 

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to the east end of Taylor Rd. 

🟡Areas south of Hwy 126 from the Hwy 242 junction to Scott Rd. 

🟡The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River

🟡Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

🟡The area south of Hwy 126 to the McKenzie River from the east end of McKenzie River Dr. to the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd.

🟡Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice: 

🟢Areas south of Hwy. 126 from Blue River Reservoir Rd. east to the east end of McKenzie River Dr.

🟢The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

🟢McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

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*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCounty.org/LookoutFire

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

Scammers impersonating Sheriff’s Office employees (Photo) – 08/31/23

We have received recent reports of a scam in our community. 

The scammers commonly identify themselves as employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, either verbally, by text, or by email. The scammers will then make claims that there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unsettled legal business that involve the victim or someone the victim knows and ask for personal or financial information. In some instances the scammers appear to call from official phone numbers and/or provide fraudulent callback numbers with voicemail inboxes. 

 

***Please be aware that the Lane County Sheriff’s Office will never ask for money, awards, or compensation of any type over the telephone, by text or email.*** 

If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a Lane County Sheriff’s Office employee and you think you are being scammed, please contact our dispatch center at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.

Grizzly Fire Prompts Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation Notice (Photo) – 08/31/23

Increased fire behavior on the Grizzly Fire, burning approximately 20 miles southeast of Dorena has prompted a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice for the following areas:

🟡 All private lands & mining claims in the Bohemia areas within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

An evacuation map is available at https://www.lanecounty.org/news/brice_dinner_grizzly_fires

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org 

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The United States Forest Service has additionally implemented a forest closure for the entire Cottage Grove Ranger District. 

08/30/23 Spot Fire from Lookout Fire Prompts Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice (Photo) – 08/30/23

*Correction – The heading should state ‘08/30/23’

The following areas are being upgraded to a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice: 

Increased fire behavior on the Lookout Fire, including a spot fire just east of Highway 126 (Clearlake Cutoff) near Boulder Creek Rd., is prompting an increase in evacuation levels from Level 2 (Be Set) to Level 3 (GO NOW) for the following area:

🔴North of Highway 126 from Drury Ln. east to Scott Creek Rd., including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Rd.

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

🔴Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge. 

🔴Foley Hot Springs 

🔴Mona Campground.

🔴Lookout Campground

🔴H.J. Andrews Headquarters

The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.

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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur

🟡Belknap Springs Rd. S.

🟡Yale Ln.

🟡Camp Yale Rd.

🟡Horse Creek Rd. west and north of Horse Creek Bridge.

🟡Hall Rd.

🟡Sullivan Ln.

🟡Alma Dr.

🟡Old Foley Ridge Rd.

🟡5600blk of Delta Dr.

🟡Areas south of McKenzie Hwy. from milepost 50.5 to milepost 54

🟡Horse Creek Lodge

🟡North Bank Rd.

🟡Areas east of the McKenzie Bridge to, and including Drury Ln. north of Hwy. 126, but south of the McKenzie River. 

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to the east end of Taylor Rd. 

🟡Areas south of Hwy 126 from the Hwy 242 junction to Scott Rd. 

🟡The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River

🟡Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

🟡The area south of Hwy 126 to the McKenzie River from the east end of McKenzie River Dr. to the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd.

🟡Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

🟡Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice: 

🟢Areas south of Hwy. 126 from Blue River Reservoir Rd. east to the east end of McKenzie River Dr.

🟢The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

🟢McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

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*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCounty.org/LookoutFire

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org