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July 24, 2024 2:50pm 

EVACUATION LEVEL 3 - PETER DAN ROAD, BUFFALO LAKE, MCGINNIS LAKE REYNOLDS RESORT, BELVEDERE AND SEATONS GROVE - The Confederated Colville Tribes Office of Emergency Management has elevated the area of Peter Dan Road, Buffalo Lake, McGinnis Lake Reynolds Resort, Belvedere and Seatons Grove to a Level 3 Evacuation. THIS MEANS YOU SHOULD EVACUATE NOW.  

Due to increased fire danger from Swawilla Fire, the current Level 2 evacuations status for your area is now elevated to LEVEL 3 EVACUATION. 

What does that mean? 

Level 3 Evacuation is a GO NOW status. This means that danger is currently affecting your area, and you should leave immediately. There is no time to pack or delay. We cannot force you to leave your home but this is notification of the dangers due to the wildfire. 

Immediate Actions to Take: 

-Gather Your Family and Pets: Ensure all family members and pets are ready to go. 

-Take only essential items: Bring only what is necessary, such as medications, important documentation, and basic supplies. 

-Evacuate: using North or South on Highway 155 

-Do Not Return Until Authorities Say It’s Safe: If you leave, do not return until authorities have say it’s safe to return home. 

Evacuation Shelters: 

Lake Roosevelt High School Gym 

500 Civic Way 

Coulee Dam, WA 99116 

Pascal Sherman Indian School 

169 North End Omak Lake Road 

Omak, WA 98841 

Please call EOC at 509-634-7350 or 509-634-7359 for any questions.