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"Fire Activity Advisory" and "Mandatory Evacuation" terms defined |
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EMERGENCY PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE "CRAZY HORSE FIRE"WHAT IS A FIRE ACTIVITY "ADVISORY"?A fire activity "advisory" is a notice to a residential community that a wild land fire has the potential to threaten a community. This notification "advises" the affected community that an evacuation may be necessary in the near future. These "advisories" are issued by the Missoula County Sheriffs Office, who will then provide the evacuation notification to residents. AS A PROPERTY OWNER, WHAT SHOULD I DO?When an "advisory" is issued, residents are being warned to prepare to leave their home. Advisories are issued when a wild land fire has the potential to threaten a community. The County Sheriffs Department tries to issue the advisory as early as possible based upon the fire's activity so residents will have time to remove their pets, livestock, large boats, RV's and any other personal effects in an orderly, unrushed manner. However, because a wild land fire can be "unpredictable"... the time frame between an advisory and a mandatory evacuation can change quickly, you must be prepared to go at any time. WHAT IS A MANDATORY EVACUATION?A mandatory evacuation is declared when a wild land fire directly threatens a community and residents are placed in danger. You must leave the area for you and your family's safety. The notification will be made in person, or Deputies from Missoula County Sheriff's Dept. will use a "Hi-Low" sounding siren. They will make every effort to contact you and your neighbors. When a mandatory evacuation notice is issued, you must leave without delay. Your continued presence places yourself and others in danger. ['Mandatory' & 'Advisory' Defined][Flagging Color Codes] |
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Flathead National Forest |
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Horse Fire