This is not an exhaustive list, but we’re pulling together resources that may be of help to people affected by the Carlton Complex fires. If you have a resource you think should be added, email to darla@methowvalleynews.com
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Official fire information
Inciweb provides information from the government sources. Their web address is inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3967/. Inciweb’s latest update (as of 8/2/2014 @ 8 a.m.) includes the following resources:
INFO PHONE (7am-7pm): (509) 996-9971
· BLOG: carltoncomplex.blogspot.com
· FACEBOOK: search for “carltoncomplexwildfires” (note: this is a community page – you do not need to be “on” Facebook to access)
· For Evacuation Info-Okanogan County Emergency Management: (509) 422-7206
Other informational resources
The Methow Valley News Facebook page is being updated as quickly as we get official information on the fires.
Washington State DOT provides information about road closures here: www.wsdot.com/traffic/trafficalerts/NorthCentral.aspx
ArcGIS provides a map that automatically generates information about hotspots. View the Carlton Complex fire info.
Northwest Interagency Coordination Center provides official fire information about wildland fires across the Pacific Northwest. You’ll have to read through the feed to find information on the Carlton Complex.
Local radio station KTRT The Root 97.5 fm and KOZI 93.5 FM/1230 AM
The Methownet.com Bulletin Board offers a place for locals to share information and resources. This should not be considered an official source and any information gleaned from it should be verified before any action is taken.
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Resources for evacuees
The American Red Cross has opened two evacuation centers in the Methow Valley Community Center, 201 S. Methow Valley Highway, in Twisp, and the Mazama Community Church, 18202 Highway 20, in Mazama, due to Level 2 evacuations called in the Winthrop and Level 3 in Sun Mountain areas.
The Methownet.com Bulletin Board offers a place for locals to share information and resources. This should not be considered an official source and any information gleaned from it should be verified before any action is taken.
