Emergency Management

Crook County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Division, in cooperation with our public safety partners strive to provide accurate and timely information in an effort to improve our capability to mitigate against, prepare for and respond to threats and natural disasters.

The Central Oregon area (Crook Deschutes and Jefferson Counties) has adopted the following evacuation levels.  Please refer to the following descriptions and utilize the below links for information on ongoing emergency situations.

EVACUATION LEVELS

Level 1 - “BE READY!“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.

Level 2 - “BE SET!” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.

Level 3 - “GO!” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuation immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION RESOURCES

• Central Oregon Emergency Information Network Blog
• Central Oregon Fire Information Blog
• InciWeb - National Wildfire Coordination Group
• Highway Closures - TripCheck
• Oregon Smoke Information

PREPAREDNESS

• SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS
• Project Wildfire Evacuation Preparedness
• Red Cross Emergency Preparedness
• Pet Evacuation Team
• Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries Statewide Hazards Map
• Ready.gov
• Crook County Fire Ready Booklet
• The Great Oregon Shake Out
• Parents & Teachers
• Free Study Program
• Home / Family Disaster Plan

UTILITY OUTAGES

• Find Your Utility Tool
• Pacific Power Outages
• Central Electric Coop Power Outages Map

COUNTY PLANS

• Community Wildfire Protection Plan