Emergency Management

Active Emergencies

Active Emergencies

 

Pioneer Fire: On Lake Chelan's upper north shore

Updated 2:15 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2024 

Date of origin: June 8, 2024
Cause: Unknown
Number of personnel: 664
Acres: 38,735
Containment: 23%

 

Current Evacuation Levels, going down lake:

  • Level 1 Fire Advisory: High Bridge downlake to Camas Creek

Although the fire hazard has reduced, the fire is not completely out. There are also other hazards that could present themselves in the area, such as debris, falling trees or slides. Any trail closures on National Parks or U.S. Forest Service Lands may still be in place.

 

 

Sources of updates on this fire:

 


 

Evacuation Protocols

Ready. Set. Go! It's wildfire season in Chelan County. Do you know the evacuation levels, and what you should be doing at each level? Sgt. Jason Reinfeld of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management talks about what you can expect if you are in an evacuation area this wildfire season. He also talks about tools you can use to stay updated on evacuations. Watch the Youtube video here.

 

Be Prepared!

With its topography and location, Chelan County can be subjected to many types of disasters, from wildfires and mudslides to flash floods and snowstorms. While we hope such occurrences never happen, we know that being prepared for a disaster may save lives when minutes count.

Take the time to make an evacuation plan, build a preparedness kit that suits your family and pets, and learn what sources to go to monitor an evolving situation. Here are some tools to help you get started:

Evacuation Guide Guía de Evacuación
Be Prepared Checklist Lista de Verificación de estar Preparado
Flooding After a Fire Inundaciones después de un incendio

 

Posted: 07/06/2024 11:03 AM
Last Updated: 08/25/2024 02:13 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 25
    Sep 2024
    06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - September 25, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 18
    Sep 2024
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - September 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or via zoom
  • 04
    Sep 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - September 4, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or via zoom
  • 04
    Sep 2024
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on September 4, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, ES Conference Room