Below is the update from mid-day on 8/17 provided by the PCVOA management company.
Dear Homeowner,
Many of you are probably aware that the Williams Fork wildfire is now about 7-miles away from Fraser. The fire is active, moving in an easterly direction toward Lake Evelyn in the Byers Creek Wilderness. The fire was estimated to be 6,627 acres in size. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office is creating an interactive evacuation map, helping inform residents of pre-determined evacuation sites, should they be needed. This map will be located on the http://www.gcemergency.com website. Currently there are no evacuation orders for the Fraser Valley.
What is most important is that you stay updated yourself on what the County plans to do if these fires do reach a dangerous potential. This resource is a direct link to the Forest Service updates, announcements, plans, maps etc. of what is going on with the Williams Fork fire. You can also sign up for the Code Red App on your phone, info about the Application is on the second link.
Williams Fork Info:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6971
Grand County Emergency Management:
https://www.co.grand.co.us/156/Office-of-Emergency-Management
Fire Evacuation checklist:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5305121.pdf
Pre-evacuation preparedness:
· Are we in danger?
o No, as of now the Forest Service and Sherriff only have evacuated residents in the immediate area of the fire. They have placed parts of Fraser in a pre-evacuation zone, but NO residential areas yet.
· What does pre-evacuation mean?
o Pre-evacuation just means they want residents to be ready in case of a worst case scenario to be prepared to leave the area.
· What should I do if we are in a pre-evacuation zone?
o The links provided have lots of info and tips on what an individual needs to do in order to be ready to leave.
· Do we need to pack our bags in case?
o As of now there is no need to pack a bag. When the Forrest Service or Sherriff put our “Zone” in pre-evacuation stages is when you would want to do that.
· Where do I go?
o The county has places set up in order to handle evacuation check in’s.
o They are working on plans and routes now and will update the Info centers as this comes out.
These resources will be your best and most accurate source for information and updates going forward. Please remember and inform your renters and guests NO OPEN FIRES PERMITTED at private residences.
Stay safe!
Enrika Bileviciene
Vice President
HOA Operations
StayWinterPark & Condominium Management Company
P. O. Box 3095
Winter Park, CO 80482-3095
Direct Office Telephone: 970-726-6287
enrika@staywinterpark.com
www.staywinterpark.com
