Douglas County is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions by order of the Sheriff. Visit the Douglas County Sherriff’s office page to learn more about what is allowed during a Stage 2 Fire Restriction.
Douglas County is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions by order of the Sheriff. Visit the Douglas County Sherriff’s office page to learn more about what is allowed during a Stage 2 Fire Restriction.
Douglas County first responders plan training exercise related to wildfire
Posted on September 20, 2022 2022News and EventsPublic Safety
Information Courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a full-scale wildfire exercise on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in the Franktown area, starting around 9:45 a.m.
This exercise, “The ’86 Fire,” will simulate a fast-moving fire that starts in the area of Hwy 83 and Hwy 86, which will move into the Burning Tree Subdivision. The objectives of this exercise will be to:
The public will likely see a heavy simulated response to the area by police and fire personnel. The response will likely include an emergency response, with lights and sirens activated. There will also be a heavy presence at Sagewood Middle School, as this will be the location of the exercise command center.
Homeowners from a number of Franktown area HOAs will also be part of the exercise, practicing evacuation from their homes to a designated shelter.
More information prior to the exercise will be posted on our social media platforms as well as information on that day will be posted to our Twitter Page @dcsheriff.
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