Full Notification

Level 1 Evacuation Warning for Beverly, Wanapum Village and Shawanna

12:00 a.m. – Sat. July 19, 2014

A Level 1 evacuation has been issued by Grant Fire Dist. 10 for the southwest Grant County communities of Beverly, Shawanna and Wannapum Village on the Grant County side of the Columbia River.
Approximate area of evacuations: 46°51'13.66"N / 119°56'9.01"W

The warning is due to a wildfire burning across the river (Kittitas County) and due high winds in the area.

This LEVEL ONE warning is issued as a precaution to people living in those communities.

Level 1 evacuations are an alert. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists, and monitor local media outlets for information. Residents with special needs, or those with pets or livestock, should take note and make preparations for relocating family members, pets, and livestock.

Level 2 evacuations indicate there is a significant risk to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the area, or, be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

Level 3 means danger is currently affecting your area or is imminent, and you should leave immediately.

Grant County residents are asked to monitor television media and official bulletins from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook (keyword: Grant County Sheriff's Office - Tom Jones, Sheriff).

INFO ON FIRE FROM KITTITAS COUNTY SHERIFF: 509-925-9811

GRANT COUNTY INFO: KYLE FOREMAN, 509-760-3713 / [email protected]

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Instructions:

Grant County residents are asked to monitor television media and official bulletins from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook (keyword: Grant County Sheriff's Office - Tom Jones, Sheriff).