Umatilla National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
72510 Coyote Road
Pendleton, OR 97801
Fire Information
Email: 2021.greenridge@firenet.gov
Phone: 509-542-7964
Hours: 7:00 am-8:00 pm
DREW W. HYER
GARFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF
P.O. BOX 338
POMEROY, WA 99347-0338
(509) 843-3494 · FAX (509) 843-1347
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
POMEROY, Washington – August 11, 2021
GREEN RIDGE FIRE – EVACUATION LEVELS CHANGE FOR GARFIELD COUNTY
Effective August 11, 2021, The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office has elevated the previous Level 1 evacuation area for Garfield County to a Level 2 and Level 3.
A Level 3 evacuation notice for the follow areas:
A Level 2 evacuation notice for the follow areas:
Evacuation Levels are evaluated daily based on current and forecasted fire activity. Again, the change in current evacuation levels is precautionary.
LEVEL 2— Be SET to evacuate at a moment notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
LEVEL 3— GO! means leave immediately. Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should leave immediately.
Evacuation Levels are evaluated daily based on current and forecasted fire activity. Again, the change in current evacuation levels is precautionary.
If you have any questions, please contact the Garfield County Emergency Management Director, Tina Meier, or Sheriff Drew Hyer at (509) 843-3494.