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EXPECT TRAVEL DELAYS ON S 550. MM 47. CLOSED UNTIL Evacuations complete for areas S. of Hermosa due to the #416Fire

IN LA PLATA COUNTY: Evacuation of Falls Creek, High Meadows, residences on west side of CR 203 between Trimble and Cometti lanes

A mandatory evacuation order was issued this afternoon for residences in the Falls Creek Ranch and High Meadows subdivisions and for residences on the west side of County Road 203 between Trimble Lane and Cometti/Mead Lanes. Residences on the east side of County Road 203 east to the Animas River between Cometti/Mead/Albrecht Lanes south to Trimble Lane remain under pre-evacuation notice Law enforcement officials began notifying residents door to door at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, and a CodeRED notification has been sent to residents. Residents must evacuate the area as soon as possible.

U.S. Highway 550 southbound will close indefinitely during the evacuation period while law enforcement officials notify evacuated residents door to door.

An evacuation center and shelter is open 24 hours a day at Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker Lane, in Durango. Evacuated residents are asked to check in at the evacuation center to receive credentials for re-entry when conditions allow the evacuation order to be lifted.

Livestock can be evacuated to the La Plata County Fairgrounds at 2500 Main Avenue. The emergency call center at (970) 385-8700 can help coordinate pick-up of livestock. Small animals are being accepted at the La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 South Camino del Rio, Durango (970) 259-2847.

To receive emergency notifications, including evacuation and pre-evacuation notices, on your cell phone or via email: bit.ly/CodeRed_signup.
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