Know the three levels of evacuation and how to receive evacuation orders
During a wildfire you may be asked to evacuate your home. You may have hours to evacuate or only minutes to flee. It is vital you understand Ashland's three levels of evacuation, and be prepared to receive evacuation orders. The three levels of evacuation are:
Sign up for Ashland’s Alert system by texting 97520 to 888777 as the recipient or go to ashland.or.us/alerts to sign up with email or an unlisted landline
Check that your radio can tune to 1700 AM radio as another information source during emergencies
Prepare a "Go Kit" for each family member, and have a plan for pets and family members with special needs. View our Evacuation Checklist
Keep your evacuation vehicle gas tank full or fully charged if electric
Level 2: Be Setby maintaining situational awareness when an emergency threatens.
Be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice with "Go Kits" in your evacuation vehicle
Consider evacuating at Level 2 if your family needs extra time or if conditions feel unsafe for you
This may be the only evacuation notice you receive if conditions worsen rapidly, so leave if conditions feel unsafe. You can't leave too early
Level 3: Go! Leave promptly when evacuation orders are given or when safety feels compromised. Do not wait and leave too late
Leave IMMEDIATELY. Do not spend further time collecting additional belongings
You will not be able to return until conditions are safe
Evacuation routing can change as an event unfolds. Continue monitoring the City Alert System. Sign up NOW if you have not done so previously, ashland.or.us/Alerts
Remember to Stay Together - Please take only one (1) vehicle in an evacuation, whenever possible, to minimize gridlock. Prepare this vehicle for evacuation by keeping the gas tank full, and park it facing the street for an easier departure.
As staffing allows, the other communication methods listed below will be utilized, in addition to the City Alert System, ashland.or.us/Alerts.
