In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, Dan Thesman speaks with Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield to discuss the heightened wildfire activity across the region, including the Lower Dry Creek, Hagen, Paradise, and Horse Ridge fires. Undersheriff Littlefield stresses the critical importance of respecting road closures to ensure the safety of first responders and utility crews working to restore power. He also urges residents to be proactive by creating evacuation plans and leaving early if they feel threatened, rather than waiting for official orders. Additionally, Littlefield highlights the vital role played by local Search and Rescue volunteers during wildfire season, provides an update on regional 911 emergency communications, and outlines how fire origin investigations are conducted in collaboration with state fire marshals.

In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, Dan Thesman speaks with Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield to discuss the heightened wildfire activity across the region, including the Lower Dry Creek, Hagen, Paradise, and Horse Ridge fires. Undersheriff Littlefield stresses the critical importance of respecting road closures to ensure the safety of first responders and utility crews working to restore power. He also urges residents to be proactive by creating evacuation plans and leaving early if they feel threatened, rather than waiting for official orders. Additionally, Littlefield highlights the vital role played by local Search and Rescue volunteers during wildfire season, provides an update on regional 911 emergency communications, and outlines how fire origin investigations are conducted in collaboration with state fire marshals.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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