By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
Whether you’ve been in your home for decades or are building a new home, it’s important to learn how you can protect your family and home –including pets and livestock — or your business before there is a fire.
The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) monitors for emergency conditions in unincorporated Douglas County and is the main hub for coordination of disaster management and emergency preparedness. OEM encourages residents to watch for a Red Flag Warning, which means warm temperatures, very low humidity and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.
A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
What to do when a fire occurs in your home and what to do if there is an emergency outside your home.
DougCoAlert (formerly CodeRED) is an advanced Emergency Notification System (ENS) designed to keep you safe and informed during critical situations, including natural disasters (wildfires, floods, severe storms), evacuations, shelter-in-place orders, missing persons, and more.
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