Level 1 Evacuation Notice :: Wanapum Village in Yakima County 
Level 1 Evacuation notice due to wildfire on Yakima Firing Center.
This is a Level 1 evacuation notice for people in the following areas of YAKIMA County, Washington.
Wanapum Indian Village in Yakima County
This notice is effective as of 2115 hours 08/16/2020.
This Level 1 notice means “Get Ready”, but you are not in danger right now from this wildfire. Take steps now to prepare, so you will be ready to leave the area quickly if asked.
If you have special needs, a trailer or recreational vehicle, or if you have livestock or pets, you should consider leaving the area soon.
Local authorities will inform you if the wildfire gets closer. They will attempt to contact you if the situation becomes more dangerous.
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Instructions:
Level 1 Evacuation notice due to wildfire on Yakima Firing Center.
Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff's Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-754-2011
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire