EVACUATION NOTICE FOR CASCADE VILLAGE AREA IN South San Juan County as a precautionary measure. INFO # 970-385-8700.
EVACUEES CAN EXIT SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 550
A HARD CLOSURE WILL BE PLACED AT MM 53
Cascade Creek Summer Homes (20 homes)
Mill Creek Lodge Estates (3 homes)
Know Your Neighbor development (6 homes)
Masterplan Ministries Retreat at Cascade Lodge
All other homes and structures in the vicinity (4 homes)
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34 total residences being added to evacuation status
The area includes all properties between Mile Markers 50 - 54 of Highway 550, and all of the following roads:
Lime Creek Road (County Road 1)
Cascade Creek Road (County Road 27)
Macfiretree Lane
Spud Circle
Mill Creek Lane
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PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION
For those who receive an evacuation notice, the following steps can improve your safety and expedite departure should an evacuation become necessary.
RE-ENTRY INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT SILVERTON TOWN HALL and at LA PLATA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 970-385-8700.
For resources to plan for evacuation and emergencies: https://sites.google.com/view/san-juan-county-emergency-Prep/home
Inside the house:
Gather medications
Pack a bag with clothing and essentials
Shut off air conditioning and fans
Shut all windows and doors before leaving
If you have time, gather paperwork and photographs that cannot be replaced
Outside the house:
Gather flammable items and bring them inside (patio furniture, children’s toys, door mats, trash cans, etc.)
Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.
Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters.
Fill water buckets and place them around the house.
Don’t leave sprinklers or water running; this can affect critical water pressure
Leave exterior lights on so your home is visible to firefighters in the smoke or darkness of night.
Back your car into the driveway with vehicle loaded and all doors and windows closed. Carry your car keys with you.
Animals:
Locate your pets and keep them nearby.
Prepare livestock for transport and plan to move them to a safe location early
Pack food and medications for your pets
Instructions:
EVACUEES CAN EXIT SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 550
A HARD CLOSURE WILL BE PLACED AT MM 53
Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SILVERTON followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Unknown
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire