UPDATE at 5:00 p.m. (No change: Level 2 remains in place.) Unless there is a change of status, this will likely be the last post today.
Our thoughts and well wishes are with the firefighters and first responders who are brave and unselfish public servants.
Our thoughts are with our neighbors and friends up the canyon, and with all Oregonians impacted by these wildfires.
Thank you to all the community members that have been following our updates.
Communities up the canyon asked for us to share the following information. From Mile Post 13 to mile post 81 Hwy 22 is closed. This is for public safety, emergency responders, and search and rescue efforts. It is critical that people stay out of the areas around this closure.
The City of Stayton is remains at LEVEL 2 which is “Be Set” to evacuate. For our Sublimity friends and neighbors, you are still at Level 2. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide immediate updates if there are any changes. If you live outside of the City limits, notably to the North or the East) your situation may be different.
Stating the obvious, the air quality in Stayton is hazardous. If you have to be outside take precautions or limit your time. Please be aware that poor air quality is expected to continue through the weekend, maybe longer.
From the Marion County Sheriff’s Office: “If you would like to donate food, water, pet food, blankets, or anything of that nature, please drop those at the United Way at 455 Bliler Ave NE. They are accepting donations between 8-5pm.
If you would like to donate money, we ask that you please visit redcross.org to donate any money to the cause.”
Please check out our prior post for helpful links and information.
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UPDATE at 2:45 p.m. (No change to our status: we remain at Level 2.)
The City of Stayton is remains at LEVEL 2 which is “Be Set” to evacuate. For our Sublimity friends and neighbors, you are still at Level 2. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide immediate updates if there are any changes. If you live outside of the City limits, notably to the North or the East) your situation may be different.
Stating the obvious, the air quality in Stayton is hazardous. If you have to be outside take precautions or limit your time. Please be aware that poor air quality is expected to continue through the weekend, maybe longer.
Our thoughts are with the residents of Lincoln City and with our neighbors and friends up the canyon.
Copied from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office: “If you would like to donate food, water, pet food, blankets, or anything of that nature, please drop those at the United Way at 455 Biller Ave NE. They are accepting donations between 8-5pm. If you would like to donate money, we ask that you please visit redcross.org to donate any money to the cause.”
Republic Service has suspended trash and recycling services to Stayton and Sublimity. Service will resume when it is determined it can be done safely.
Due to an extreme call volume Metcom 911 is asking that you do not call 911 unless you have a life threatening emergency. For power outages or updates on existing outages, please contact your provider.
Please check out our prior updates for helpful links and information.
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UPDATE: As of 9:00 a.m. on September 9th
There was no change in evacuation levels overnight. The City of Stayton and the City of Sublimity are under a LEVEL 2 "Be Set" Evacuation Notice. Residents should be prepared to evacuate. Please prepare to take all pets, medication and essential items.
You do not need to wait to evacuate the area, but if you have a safe place to go, please do so. If you are evacuating, please drive safely and with courtesy toward other motorists.
If you live EAST or NORTH of the Stayton/Sublimity City Limits your situation may be different.
The City has increased police patrols to make sure the community remains safe.
Marion County Emergency Management has established a public info line for citizens to call about shelters or any evacuation questions. The number is 503-588-5108.
The State of Oregon has a couple of resources available now: https://wildfire.oregon.gov/ and https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/firestats.aspx
We want everyone to sign up for Emergency Notifications that get pushed out to your phone. Please use the link below, or go to the app store on your mobile device and search “Everbridge” to install.
https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736721950#/signup
While we continue to monitor our situation, our friends and neighbors in the canyon are going to need our help and assistance in the coming days, weeks, and months ahead.
If you or a family member who does not have transportation or who has a medical condition that needs transportation to please call METCOM at 503-982-2340. Please provide your name, phone number and address or email cityofstayton@ci.stayton.or.us with your information.
Marion County has declared a State of Emergency due to the wildfires.