Evacuation and Emergency Access
Evacuation Steps
Ravalli County uses a two stage evacuation procedure:
1. Evacuation Warning
2. Evacuation Order
Every effort will be made to issue an evacuation warning first; however, due to rapidly changing conditions, an evacuation order may be issued with no prior warning.
Sign up for Emergency Notifications
Register your home or mobile phone for emergency notifications of evacuations or other severe emergencies in your area.
Click the image to the right to sign up using your computer, or scan the QR code to sign up on your mobile device
Stay Informed
Ravalli County Sheriff's Office mobile app: Receive general and emergency notifications and other information from our Sheriff's Office on your mobile devices. .
Click on the image or Scan the QR code to install the app on your mobile device.
Before and During Evacuation
Close and Protect Your Home's Openings
Prevent embers from entering inside your home.
Close attic vents and doors, basement doors, windows, garage doors, pet doors.
Bring in outdoor furniture cushions, charcoal, propane and other flammable items around your home.
Shut Off Any Natural Gas, Propane, and/or Fuel Supplies at the Source.
Prepare and Emergency Supply Kit.
Place your/your families Go Bag in your vehicle.
Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
Think about what you may need for up to 72 hours
See below for a complete evacuation checklist
Prepare your vehicle
Ensure your vehicle is in good working condition and is ready to leave.
Face it in the direction you will be exiting.
Identify a Shelter
If/when you are ordered to evacuate, where do you go?
Do not forget to make a plan for livestock and pets.
Know Your Evacuation Routes.
Plan and practice your evacuation routes.
Make sure everyone in the family knows the route(s) out.
In areas where there is only one way out: plan ahead and leave earlier than you think to avoid traffic congestion and provide room for emergency vehicles
Evacuation Checklist
