Each year we hear of people dying during a wildfire because they refused to evacuate or evacuated too late. Amador County Sheriff Martin Ryan is spreading the word about evacuation notices should a catastrophic fire occur. “Amador County, like most Sierra Nevada counties, is at a very high risk of experiencing catastrophic wildfires. So, when a wildfire occurs here at home, are you prepared for a quick evacuation?” said Ryan. Evacuation notices are made to citizens in a number of different ways. “You may be notified in person by a law enforcement officer or fireman going door to door, by a vehicle with a public address system traveling roads in your neighborhood, by the telephone using the Reverse 911 Community Alert Notification System, or by listening to your local Emergency Alert Radio station of KFBK 1530AM or other local media outlets,” said Ryan. Evacuees are encouraged to go to a nearby friend or relatives home until officials deem it safe for them to return to the area to assess the damages or gather property. If necessary, an American Red Cross evacuation center or shelter will be opened. “Please do not take an Evacuation Notice lightly; it is for your safety,” said Ryan. For more information on preparing for evacuations, please contact my Office of Emergency Services at 223-6384 or visit the Amador County Sheriff’s web page. Alex Lane. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.