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Responding to a Disaster

The preparation you’ve done for your household and neighborhood will make a huge difference in how affected they are by a natural disaster.

How you initially respond to a disaster can also have large impact on the outcome. Every minute counts.

Make sure you are signed up to receive emergency notifications so that you can take action immediately. Check the genasys protect site for updates regarding the evacuation levels and notices.

Know your evacuation levels and be prepared to take leave at a moments notice.

Below you will find additional tools and resources that you can use to effectively and efficiently respond when disaster does strike.

To Report Smoke or Fire

  • Call 911

Unsure if it’s a wildfire? Check Burn Day Status!

  • Jackson County: 541-776-7007
  • Josephine County: 541-476-9663 or 541-899-1050

Current fire restrictions

Reporting unauthorized burns or equipment use

Violation of State Burn Restrictions?

  • Let the Department of Environmental Quality know: (888) 997-7888, or online here.

Burning on a county designated ‘no burn’ day?

  • Contact the Applegate Fire Department at (541) 899-1050

Questions regarding a prescribed burn?

Evacuation Zones

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