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EVACUATION ALERT FOR ROOSEVELT AND ROOSEVELT LAKE AREA RESIDENTS

Posted 6/20/19

The Gila County Sheriff's Office has announced an evacuation alert for Roosevelt and Roosevelt Lake area residents.

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EVACUATION ALERT FOR ROOSEVELT AND ROOSEVELT LAKE AREA RESIDENTS

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GILA COUNTY DIVISION of HEALTH and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5515 South Apache Ave., Suite 100, Globe, AZ 85501 PHONE: (928) 402-8811 FAX: (928) 425-0794 WOODBURY FIRE ADVISORY - EVACUATION ALERT FOR ROOSEVELT AND ROOSEVELT LAKE AREA RESIDENTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUBLIC INFORMATION CONTACT: Date: June 20, 2019 Time: 1:00 pm Globe, Arizona Carl Melford (928) 402-8888 The Gila County Sheriff's Office has announced an evacuation alert for Roosevelt and Roosevelt Lake area residents. All residents are asked to GO at this time: • Go! Evacuate Now. • If you are unable to evacuate, call 911. For more information on Ready, Set, Go, go to Readyforwildfire.org Residents should leave the area immediately. Be sure to take any medications, pets, family valuables etc. with you, close all windows including window coverings, and leave all doors closed. A temporary shelter facility has been established for community members and small pets at Lee Kornegay School, 4735 S Ragus Rd., Miami, AZ, 85539. Livestock are being sheltered at the Gila County Fairgrounds. For those who are unable to evacuate livestock, paint phone numbers on animals for future identification before turning them loose. Sincerely, Carl Melford, Gila County Emergency Manager