Posts Tagged ‘Chelan County Emergency Management’
KOHO Outdoor Report – Paddle Safe Week
This week’s KOHO Outdoor Report is all about safe water recreation. During Paddle Safe Week, the Washington State Parks Boating Program leads a statewide effort to increase safety awareness among those who kayak, canoe and stand up paddleboard. We also talk with Chelan County Emergency Management officials about wearing life jackets and knowing conditions before heading…
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Sinking Sailboat Causes State Spill Response on Lake Chelan
A partially submerged vessel on Lake Chelan initiated a “spill response” due to leaking diesel fuel Tuesday afternoon. The State Department of Ecology notified emergency management personnel from the Sheriff’s Office that a 29-foot sailboat was more than half-way submerged, located along the south shore of the lake just down lake of 25 Mile Creek.…
Read MoreInvestigations, Flare Ups Continue After Blue Bird Facility Fire In Peshastin
A Sunday night blaze has residents boiling water. After a small flare-up overnight Monday, an investigation continues into a fruit warehouse fire in Peshastin. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Fire Officials Ask Us To ‘Look. Listen. Learn.’ During Fire Prevention Week
It’s Fire Prevention Week. Fire can happen anywhere and with a small amount of preparation and forethought, a dangerous situation can be overcome quickly and safely. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Search & Rescues, Wildfires Make For Busy Summer At Chelan County Emergency Management
Any time evacuations orders go out to homeowners during a wildfire in Chelan County, Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management staff are there. They also coordinate search and rescue operations for hikers and other recreators heading into the outdoor hot spots of the county.
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Winds Push Rocky Reach Fire Up Hillside, Closes US 97A Friday Night
Noon Update, Saturday, July 14 – Highway 97A back open, but State Patrol asking drives to use caution as conditions are extremely dry and windy across NCW. A brush fire started around 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 13 on the hillside above Rocky Reach Dam. It’s along Highway 97A at milepost 204. Chelan County Emergency Management…
Read MoreOil Spill Response Drill Today In Columbia River At Confluence State Park
Oil spill response on any of our waterways deserves quick deployment of trained personnel. The State Dept. of Ecology is heading a training session today at Confluence State Park on the Columbia River. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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Major Repairs Made To Eightmile Lake Dam’s Spillway, No Evacuation Orders In Place
Repairs have been made to the Eightmile Lake Dam. A new water level monitoring system has been installed as well. Marcus Bellissimo has this update. Photos: Chelan County Emergency Management
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Eightmile Lake Dam Facing Potential Failure, County Holding Meeting Tonight
The 100-year-old Eightmile Lake Dam in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is deteriorating. There were already plans to rehab the rock and earthen dam, but issues have been exacerbated by the Jack Creek Fire, which significantly burned forest land above the lake in August 2017. Chelan County Emergency Management has notified about 30 homeowners along Icicle…
Read MoreSearch & Rescue Responds To Three Chiwawa-Area Snowmobile Crashes On Same Day
With plenty of fresh snow over the New Year’s weekend, snowmobilers were out in the Fish Lake area. Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue responded to three snowmobile accidents. The first call was for a beginner rider who lost control and ran into a tree, receiving minor injuries. Two calls came in for lost snowmobilers, one group…
Read MoreHoliday Preparedness, Home Fires, Other Safety Tips From Red Cross, Emergency Management
As colder weather begins to settle in, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents this is a dangerous time of year for home fires. Factors such as home heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candle usage all contribute to a greater risk of home fires. Joining Dan Langager in the KOHO studio is Chelan County Emergency Management…
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