⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)🟠 Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued May 24 at 11:56AM PDT until May 25 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR...Critical southwest to west winds and low relative humidity Monday afternoon for eastern Lake County and southeastern Modoc County... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Monday. Weather Now32°F / 0°C - Mostly ClearWind: 9 mph SE | Feels like: ~42°F (wind chill) Air Quality: 50 (Good) ForecastMemorial Day: 75°F - Mostly SunnyMonday Night: 38°F - Light Rain Likely then Chance Light Snow Tuesday: 52°F - Rain And Snow Likely Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: OR 511Emergency: OR OEM Health: OR Health Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov