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Snag Fire 'READY" stage evacuation order and Warm Lake Highway road closures 08-07-2024
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Publication Type: Closures - 08/07/2024 - 17:43
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2024
Snag Fire 'READY" stage evacuation order and Warm Lake Highway Road closures.
CASCADE, Idaho- The Valley County Sheriff’s Office has issued a “ready” evacuation order for Warm Lake residents and the North Shore Lodge at Warm Lake due to increased fire activity on the Snag Fire, located 11 miles east of Cascade. The ready order is being released today so residents can have adequate time to pre-plan.
In addition to the ready evacuation order, ingress along the Warm Lake Highway on the east side of Scott Valley is closed. Currently, westbound traffic toward Cascade along the Warm Lake Highway is allowed. Residents and recreators in the area will be notified of the closure. Residents not currently at their homes will be granted one-time access into the Warm Lake area to retrieve animals and other property if they can provide a valid address.
Anyone who remains in the area should be prepared for a full closure of the Warm Lake Highway and have enough fuel to exit the area via the Deadwood area or Lick Creek Road. As a reminder, the South Fork Road remains closed due to construction unrelated to the Snag Fire.
A “ready” evacuation order means:
• There is a threat/hazard in your local area.
• Monitor local social media, news channels and radio for emergency information.
• This is the time to prepare any family members with special needs, mobile property, and pets and/or livestock.
• If conditions worsen, emergency services may contact you via an emergency notification system.
• Designate an out-of-area contact who can relay information.
• Plan how you’ll transport your pets.
• Keep the car fuel tank at least half full.
A CODE RED alert will be sent to all residents impacted by the ready evacuation order.
The Snag Fire started on August 5, 2024 and was caused by lightning.
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What can you do to prepare?
Sign up for CODE RED emergency alerts: https://tinyurl.com/yn9pzma4
Review the READY, SET, GO evacuation procedure: https://www.co.valley.id.us/ReadySetGo
