LANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Thomas M. Turner, Sheriff
125 E. 8th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-682-4150
Fax: 541-682-4522
Email: sheriff’s office@co.lane.or.us
NEWS RELEASE
www.lanesheriff.org
CASE NUMBER: N/A
DATE / TIME OF INCIDENT: 5:56 a.m.
DATE / TIME OF RELEASE: Mapleton Area
NATURE OF STORY:
LOCATION: Mapleton Area
DETAILS:
This is a message from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Community members are advised to evacuate the Mapleton area immediately due to rising flood waters. Community members are urged to evacuate to the Florence Events Center before roads become impassable during high tide at approximately 8:45 this morning. Monitor the road access situation closely and leave as soon as possible via the safest accessible route. If possible, community members are encouraged to stay with family or friends outside the flood affected area. If people need assistance with transport out of your home please call 911.
Prepared by: Linda L. Cook 541-914-0267
Lane County residents can sign up to receive emergency alerts directly to a cell phone at: http://www.lcog.org/alertme Linda L. Cook, PMP Emergency Manager Lane County Sheriff's Office
125 E. 8th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-6744 - office
541-682-3309 - fax
541-914-0267 - cell
www.lanecounty.org/prepare