San Juan County orders evacuations from state line to confluence

Evacuation order

San Juan County ordered evacuations for the area from the state line to the confluence. The order covers a defined stretch of the county, but the notice does not identify the specific roads, properties or communities included within those boundaries.

What residents should confirm

Residents in or near the stated area should look for current instructions from San Juan County before deciding whether the order applies to them. The county’s notice does not state a start time, an end time, a reason for the evacuation or a shelter location.

Continuing updates

The Tri-City Record published an update on the evacuation order. County notices will be the place to check for changes to the affected area, instructions for residents and any decision to lift or expand the order.