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CURRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

SHERIFF JOHN WARD

CURRY COUNTY, OREGON

94235 MOORE STREET, SUITE 311

29808 Colvin Street (Physical)

GOLD BEACH, OR 97444

Regarding the Anvil Fire in the Grassy Knob Wilderness

In conjunction with the Fire Incident Management Team that is in charge of the Anvil Fire, northeast of Port Orford, Or., the Curry County Sheriff’s Office has decided to assign a Level II evacuation level to the areas along the Elk River Road from about milepost 4 to the USFS Butler Bar Camp Ground, located about twenty miles east of U.S. Highway 101 on Elk River Road. The increase of fire level is only precautionary due to the un-predictability of the fire behavior of the Anvil Fire. The Anvil Fire is a very difficult fire to fight due to the roadless wilderness area, very steep terrain, and heavily wooded thick old growth timber with a lot of fuel for the fire.

Again, this is only precautionary, and the Level II notice will be sent out over Everbridge to those who have signed up for Everbridge in that area. Curry County Sheriff’s Deputies will also go to all residences in the selected zone to provide the information. Remember, Level II is:

YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE

“This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.”

If you haven’t signed up for Everbridge Emergency Notices, you can go to the Curry County Webpage and sign up at co.curry.or.us. For any questions about Everbridge, you can call Ashley Thien in Emergency Management at 541 247-3275.

As your Sheriff, I want you to know that we will always make it a priority to protect you and your property as best we can. Stay safe and watch out for each other.