BREAKING: Josephine Co. issues Level 3 GO NOW evacuations near O’Brien area

 

Map updated as of 6:10 p.m. on 8/24.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 3 evacuations for the O’Brien area near the Smith River Complex.

The Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuation is in effect from Highway 199 Mile Post 38 to the California Border.

Level 3 means leave without delay. It is unsafe to stay and threatens the safety of you, your family, and emergency responders. Your life could be in great danger.

There are four zones at a Level 2 ‘BE SET’ evacuation from Highway 199 at Rough and Ready Creek to MP38 and Rockydale at Waldo Road to the California Border.

Level 2 means to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.

Level 1 ‘BE READY’ has also been issued for JCU 813-B, JCU-513, JCU-514, and JCU-516.

A Red Cross shelter has been setup at the ‘Rogue Community College Campus’ in Grants Pass.

Pets and livestock can be taken to the Josephine County Fairgrounds.

Check RVEM.org for the latest on evacuations in your area.

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