July 27, 2019 2:00 p.m.
In conjunction with Milepost 97 fire managers, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 2 “Get Set” Evacuation notice for homes in a five-mile area west of Interstate Five between mileposts 88 and 83.
Sergeant Brad O’Dell said the area includes Barton Road, Azalea-Glen Road, Old Booth Lane, Harrel Lane, Hobbs Lane, Fortune Branch Road on the Azalea-Glen side, Forrest Road, Realty Road, Quines Creek Road, and Mobley Drive.
The Level 2 notice is also in effect for all residences off of Upper Cow Creek Road starting at Interstate Five milepost 88, east to the base of Galesville Dam.
O’Dell said Level 2 indicates significant danger in the area, and residents are encouraged to leave. Those who decide to stay should be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. O’Dell said Level 2 means:
*This may be the only notice residents receive if conditions worsen
*Residents should supply a “go kit” with all the essentials to last 2 weeks.
*Stay connected with emergency information and evacuation routes.
*Residents should begin evacuating large animals.
O’Dell told News Radio 1240 KQEN the area under the notice is a “large area encompassing a lot of homes”.