6/16/2016 12:10 – We are trying to respond to several questions that we have received including the following.

• Green tag/Orange tag evacuation tags – This will be provided by law enforcement along with a release for your signature if you choose to stay.
  • If you choose to stay, you will NOT be allowed to leave your property. If you are caught off of your property you will be taken to out of the evacuation area and not allowed to return.
• Utilities – Unisource Energy has advised they do NOT want customers to turn off their gas meters. If this is something that becomes necessary they will deploy personnel. Please contact Unisource at 877-837-4968.

6/16/16 11:20 – Fire officials would like you to know what YOU can do to help them in taking care of your home  in advance of a fire. Please check your gutters and make sure they are clear of debris, pine needles and leaves. Clear wooden patio furniture away from decks and homes. Make sure that you have moved any wood piles, portable propane tanks and anything flammable away from homes. Check under decks and clear any dry leaves or debris.

6/16/16 10:30 – The Cedar Creek Fire has grown to 5,000+. The areas of Show Low, Pinetop and Lakeside are on Pre-Evacuation alert at this time. Please be ready to evacuate in an orderly fashion if the orders are received.

To receive emergency alerts you must be registered through Ready Navajo County at https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085612436#/login.

Do not email contact information to staff at  Navajo County this will not get you into the notification system. Staff at Emergency Managements Emergency Operations Center are working to support the first responders working on the fire.

In addition do NOT call dispatch centers for updates or information. Again dispatchers are working to support the first responders in the area.

To receive verified updated information you can of course check here at 311infol.net or call 311 for information. If you do not get an answer try again, these phones are now staffed and there are people working to answer your questions.