EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Bench Fire Map as of July 15, 2024
Custer County Sheriff's Facebook Page Link (click on for updates and Important Information)
Custer County has put in place an emergency mass notification process by using the CODE RED and IPAWS Emergency Alerts Systems. Along with these alert systems they will be using READY SET GO systems to communicate to residents the level of preparedness that they are in. Please see an explanation of each stage below. During the Bench Fire there has been a ZONE MAP set up for the surrounding areas. This map will be used for all emergency broadcast so it is very important for everyone to be aware of what Zone they are in. Please follow these simple steps to receive your alerts and know your level of preparedness.
1. Please see the map below to locate what zone you are in.
2. Text CUSTER to 99411 to enroll in CODE RED or
3. Enroll online at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF28E45537FF
4. To Receive updates through IPAWS set your phones to receive Alerts by going into settings and then Notifications and turning on your Emergency Alerts.
5. Stay updated through CodeRED as to what stage of READY SET GO your zone is in.
As of today July 21, 2024 ZONE 4 is in the GO Stage and has been Evacuated, ZONES 3 & 5 are in the SET Stage, and all other Zones are in the READY Stage.
Please contact Custer County Dispatch @ 208-879-2232 if you have any questions.
CONTACT
Disaster Coordinator Levi Maydole Office: (208) 879-5246, ext. 121 Cell: (208) 833-6168 ccem@co.custer.id.us LOCATION Custer County Emergency Services 131 S. 9th St. PO Box 385 Challis, ID 83226 MAILING ADDRESSES: FedEx or UPS Custer County Emergency Services 801 E. Main #385 Challis, Idaho 83226 USPS Custer County Emergency Services PO Box 385 Challis, ID 83226
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LINKS
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
November 05, 2017 - Homeland Security Grant Closeout Letter
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