TUCSON – According to the Pima County Office of Emergency Management residents who live in the area of the Bighorn Fire are being advised to evacuate. Areas affected include southeast Oro Valley, east of Oracle Road, north of Magee to Catalina State Park.
The area of the Catalina Foothills between Alvernon Way and Sabino Canyon Rd., North of Skyline Dr. is now in the “SET – Be Alert” stage.
The message embedded in a Sheriff’s tweet reads:
There is significant danger, in the area on the attached maps, from the Bighorn Fire. Read, Set, Go is the state’s evacuation alert system. The three steps encourage Arizonans to get READY by preparing now for what threatens their community, to be SET by maintaining awareness of significant danger, and to GO, to evacuate immediately when the danger is current and life-threatening
As part of the Evacuation Process, the area of the Catalina Foothills between Alvernon Way and Sabino Canyon Rd., North of Skyline Dr. is now in the “SET – Be Alert” stage.
Residents should consider voluntarily relocating outside the affected area with family/friends. Residents should avoid close contact with those who are sick and should practice public health recommendations when relocating. Grab your emergency go kit. Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock.
Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety and public health officials.
This might be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee they will be able to notify everyone if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Be SET to GO.
Questions from residents in the area should be directed to 351-FIRE (3473)
Bighorn Fire information can be found here: http://www.pima.gov/Bighorn
Pima County Emergency Alert information can be found here: https://emergencyalerts.pima.gov/
Find out more about the Ready, Set, Go program here: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go
Fire Dangers More Areas in Catalina Foothills https://t.co/z4Ak86b69m pic.twitter.com/H4iEX8TGus
— Pima County Sheriff’s Department (@PimaSheriff) June 11, 2020