High temperatures and dry conditions, be prepared for natural disasters

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

BAKER COUNTY– The Baker County Sheriff’s Office is reminding everyone that along with the extremely high temperatures, Baker County is also experiencing severe drought conditions. This greatly increases the threat of fire danger in our area.

A question for everyone to consider during this time. Are you prepared if you must evacuate? Learn the statewide “Be Ready, Be Set, Go” evacuation model in the event of a wildfire.

Baker County Emergency Management encourages to sign up for emergency alerts-the fastest way to be notified of natural disasters (severe weather warnings, flash floods, evacuations) in our area. Visit, https://www.bakercounty.org/…/baker-county-emergency… for more information and to sign up.