according to county Fire Marshal Fred Tan. Maps also consider “terrain-specific hazards, sundowner wind patterns and evacuation complexities,” fire agencies said in a joint statement Wednesday.

The maps also indicate suggested readiness levels ... In response to the Black Cove Fire in Polk County, evacuation orders have been issued for residents who live along Lady Slipper Trail, Big ...

The maps also indicate ... On March 23, Polk County Fire Marshal Bobby Arledge called fighting the fire amid complications from Tropical Storm Helene a "nightmare." In response to the Black Cove Fire ...

Three wildfires are currently burning in Polk and Henderson counties in North Carolina. The largest fire, the Black Cove Fire, has spread to over 2,800 acres and is at 0% containment. Over 260 ...

New subdivisions will also need to be carefully designed with multiple evacuation ... County News. Local governments are required to take public comment for 90 days, but must ultimately approve ...

live zone updates and predetermined evacuation maps through a mobile app in the event of hazards to public safety. According to MEMA, the system is intended to support coordination among first ...

New subdivisions will also need to be carefully designed with multiple evacuation ... County News. Local governments are required to take public comment for 90 days, but must ultimately approve ...

PLUS, OFFICIALS HAVE LIFTED MANDATORY EVACUATIONS IN TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY. ALSO BREAKING ... under the mandatory evacuation may return to their homes. The maps are being revised to show a yellow ...

New subdivisions will also need to be carefully designed with multiple evacuation routes ... according to Lake County News. Local governments are required to take public comment for 90 days, but must ...