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Contact: Rich Ochs, Coordinator Teton County Emergency Management 

Email: rochs@tetoncountywy.gov 

Phone: 307-732-8594

For Immediate Release

Wildfire Preparedness: Always be Ready

August 29, 2024, Jackson, Wyo. – The Fish Creek Fire is burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and has prompted our neighbors in Fremont County to put several areas in a pre-evacuation stage.

Though no protective actions have been ordered in Teton County, smoke is in the air which is always a good reminder to make sure that you are READY.

Being READY means being prepared in advance of a disaster or emergency. Don’t wait for someone to tell you – you should be ready year-round for hazards that are likely in our community. Take time today to make sure you have completed the steps below.

• Sign up for local emergency alerts. Tell your neighbors to do the same! Teton County’s free subscription-based alerting system is called Teton_WY Alerts. Click HERE or visit tcincident.org to register.
• Understand protective actions. Teton County uses Ready, Set, GO/ STAY/ AVOID! See the graphic below. Visit https://tetoncountywy.gov/1846/Ready-Set-GO-STAY-or-AVOID for more.
• Review and practice your emergency plan. See ready.gov/plan for steps and templates.
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