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FIRE UPDATES:
"Big, Unexpected, and Scary"
is how Scott Miller,
Emergency Manager, described the events of Tuesday
night/Wednesday morning -- and teamwork and
outstanding partnerships are what got us through
this event without loss of life and only minor
property damage. We, as a community, need to think
about and appreciate the tireless efforts of all our
first responders. A great big “
THANK YOU” goes out to all for
a job well done!
A special
acknowledgement for all of our volunteer
fire fighters who did a truly “OUTSTANDING”
job! Words cannot express our appreciation to these
men and women who
voluntarily
help to keep our community safe.
This event, now
named Jackass Butte Fire 2008, is currently 100%
contained. For more specific information, here is a
link to the
Situation Report #2
we sent to WA Emergency Management Division. In
addition, we encourage you to check out the
Omak
Chronicle
and the
Wenatchee World
(with a great
picture provided by our own UnderSheriff Joe Somday)
for information and pictures.
One fire down and another growing.
That is the news for today!
Rattlesnake Point Fire is burning 10
miles southwest of Okanogan. Washington Incident
Management Team #2, (Rex Reed, Incident Commander),
has arrived and has taken command. Follow the link
for a current update.
Severe heat may
cause illness or even death. When temperatures rise
to extreme highs, reduce risks by taking the
following precautions identified in the link
identified above.
Outdoor Heat Exposure (Heat
Stress)
L&I adopts a permanent rule on
outdoor heat exposure.
L&I filed a new permanent workplace rule to protect
workers from outdoor heat exposure on June 4, 2008.
The rule will become effective on July 5th,
2008. Follow the link identified above for more
information.
The
2008 fire season has got an early start this
year with the recent fire over in the Spring Coulee
Road area. This means area residents need to be
more vigilant and better prepared than ever.
FEMA and our
local Fire Departments recommend you -
Create Safety Zones Around Your Home,
please follow this link for more information.
**NEW** Emergency Response Guidebook 2008 **NEW**
School Basic Emergency Plan
Living With
Fire - A Guide For the Homeowner
Community Emergency
Response Training
“MYN” – Map Your Neighborhood
Special Needs Registry
NIMS Reporting
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