System check

2017 Total Solar Eclipse Preparedness

I have put together some things to think about concerning the upcoming Eclipse.

See https://summerlakeor.com/2017-total-solar-eclipse-preparedness/ for more information, I will also leave flyers at the store and lodge for folks that don’t have internet please pass these along to your neighbors.

Rangeland Fire district meeting Tuesday August 1st , at the Lodge at 6:00 PM.

Rangeland Fire district meeting Tuesday August 1st , at the Lodge at 6:00 PM.

All the Centruylink phone and Internet services are out in Summer Lake for an undetermined reason. So if you need gas at the store you need cash.

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – More than 3500 lightning strikes were recorded between Sunday, July 23, and Thursday, July 27, according to South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership.

Interagency fire resources have been quickly responding to new lighting-caused wildfires. Initial attack was generally very successful, due to precipitation and the status of green live fuels and, of course, the good work of initial attack crews, dispatchers and support.

Number of fires reported in our area between Sunday July 23 to July 27^th  48 with 83 acres impacted.

Lightning activity has been predicted to decrease, therefore new fire starts over central and eastern Oregon will decline on Thursday and Friday as the atmosphere dries and stabilizes. However, hot and dry weather will likely keep initial attack resources busy with holdover fires from the previous days of concentrated lightning.

Fire danger and restrictions increasing in South Central Oregon

Thursday, July 27^th, 2017, 10:34:04 AM PDT
Lakeview, Oregon – The fire danger will be elevated to “Extreme” July 28, 2017. Additionally the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be increasing to Level 3 within lands under the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership and Public Use Restrictions are also being implemented in several areas.

Restrictions

Anyone entering federal lands under these restrictions must also carry a shovel at least 26 inches long with a blade no less than 8 inches wide, an axe or Pulaski with at least a 26-inch handle and a head weight no less than 2 pounds, and at least 1 gallon of water or a 2.5 pound fully charged fire extinguisher.

Campfires are only allowed in designated campgrounds or areas. Smoking is restricted to enclosed vehicles or designated areas.

Motorized vehicles can only be operated on roads clear of flammable vegetation and parking off roadways must be done in areas barren of flammable material.

Chain saw use is prohibited, portable generators can only be used in designated areas and spark arresters are required on any internal combustion engine being operated.

See http://scofmp.org/ for more information.

Monday July 31^st at 2:15 Todd Forbes, Lakeview BLM District Mgr, will be in the back room at the lodge to discuss road closures in Wilderness Study Areas. The study areas have been in effect since the mid 70’s to early 80’s.  if you have any interest in the topic please take time to come.  For more information contact Jay at 541-390-5832.

Lightning storm sparks new wildfires in South Central Oregon

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – In the past 24 hours, South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) fire crews and resources have responded to 72 smoke reports, spanning more than 170 miles from Ft. Rock into Nevada state line. Lightning is expected to continue throughout Klamath and Lake counties today, with forecasts suggesting thunderstorms may persist in some areas as late as Friday. Additional resources, including engines, crews, aircraft and heavy equipment, are being brought in to support ongoing fire suppression work and respond to any new wildfire starts.

See https://scofmp.blogspot.com/?m=1 for more information.

Don’t forget about the fire meeting at the Lodge on Tuesday July 25 2017, at 6:00. The meeting is to talk about the wildland fire program please pass this along.