8/18/19 LEVEL 1 (READY) Evacuation Alert for Cooper Landing

The Division of Forestry managing the fire, in coordination with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management, has issued a LEVEL 1 (READY) evacuation alert in Cooper Landing.

The warm and dry weather forecasted for the Swan Lake Fire area is contributing to active fire behavior along the Sterling Highway. The fire is moving west and east, and is affecting travel on the highway and the upper Kenai River. Flaggers are in place between Milepost 56 and 65. Turn headlights on, avoid making sudden stops or obstructing traffic flow to view fire suppression operations. Conditions can change quickly.

A Level 1 (READY) evacuation alert is NOT a notice to leave. This alert means that you must be ready for potential evacuation. There is a fire in your local area. Assist family members with special needs, arrange to move mobile property (boats, trailers, ATV), and prepare pets or livestock. Monitor social media, news and radio for information, or call the Borough Call Center at 907-262-INFO (4363) for updates.

Emergency personnel may contact you via the emergency notification system KPB Alerts. All landlines are automatically registered in this system; however, you must register mobile phones. For additional information on the Ready, Set, Go! Evacuation Guidelines, please visit www.kpboem.com or call 907-262-INFO (4363).