Seasonal Safety
How to stay safe and stay informed through wildfire smoke, winter storms, and emergencies across Redmond, Terrebonne, and Crooked River Ranch.
Sign up for Deschutes Alerts
This is the single most important thing you can do. Deschutes Alerts is the county's official emergency notification system. It covers Deschutes County and Crooked River Ranch, and sends evacuation notices, severe weather warnings, and other urgent alerts by call, text, and email for the locations you choose. Sign up or update your profile at deschutesalerts.org. Need help registering? Call the Sheriff's Office at 541-388-6501.
Sign up at deschutesalerts.orgWhen fire is near
Know the three evacuation levels
Deschutes Alerts
The county's official alert system for evacuations and emergencies. Covers Deschutes County and Crooked River Ranch. Sign up at deschutesalerts.org.
Central Oregon Fire Information
Current wildfire and prescribed-fire updates for our area, plus local smoke conditions.
Text "COFIRE" to 888-777 for wildfire and prescribed-fire text alerts.
Wildfire Readiness
Build a go-kit, make a family plan, and create defensible space around your home.
Active Fire Resources
Oregon Dept. of Forestry Fire Stats
Official statewide fire statistics and incident data from ODF.
Central Oregon Fire Info
Regional updates and coordination info specific to Central Oregon.
Frontline Oregon Fire Map
Visual map tracker showing active fire locations, perimeters, and hotspots.
These are external sites we don’t control. Always follow official evacuation orders from Deschutes, Crook, or Jefferson County emergency management.
Breathing easier on smoky days
AirNow Fire & Smoke Map
See current wildfire smoke and air quality near you.
Open the Fire and Smoke Map.
Oregon DEQ Air Quality Index
Check the local air quality reading for our area.
Download the free OregonAIR app (search "OregonAIR" in your app store) for readings on your phone.
Clean Air Shelters
During heavy smoke, find a cleaner-air space near you.
When smoke is heavy, protect yourself
- ▪Stay inside if you can. Keep windows and doors closed.
- ▪If it is too hot indoors, run air conditioning on recirculate, or move to a cooler, cleaner location.
- ▪Use a HEPA air purifier if you have one.
- ▪Cloth, dust, and surgical masks do not protect you from smoke. A NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 respirator can help adults, but does not come in children’s sizes.
- ▪People most at risk: infants and young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with heart or lung conditions.
No monitor nearby? Use the 5-3-1 visibility check
Pick a landmark you know the distance to, and see how far you can clearly see.
Through the cold months
TripCheck Road Conditions
Real-time Oregon road conditions, closures, and cameras, including the Central Oregon passes.
Warming Shelters
During cold weather, find the nearest warming or emergency shelter. The Homeless Leadership Coalition keeps the current list at cohomeless.org. The Shepherd’s House Redmond Center offers 24-hour shelter year round.
Before winter driving
- ▪Keep a cold-weather kit in your car: water, snacks, blankets, flashlight, phone charger, and basic first aid.
- ▪Carry chains or traction tires, and know how to put them on.
- ▪Check tripcheck.com before you leave, and tell someone your route and arrival time.
A little prep goes a long way
Build a 72-hour kit
Keep enough on hand for your household to manage for three days: water and food, medications, copies of important documents, phone chargers, cash, supplies for pets, and warm clothing. Store it somewhere easy to grab on the way out the door.
Make a Plan
Agree on where your household will meet and how you will reach each other if you are apart. Plan for pets and for anyone who needs extra help. Practice it once so it feels familiar.
Check on Neighbors
In any emergency, a quick knock on a neighbor’s door matters, especially for older adults and people who live alone. Trade phone numbers now, before you need them.
Deschutes County Emergency Management
Wildfire-readiness tools, evacuation guidance, shelter information, and home-safety checklists from the Sheriff’s Office.