Emergency Evacuation & Alerts
Placerville Fire Protection District works with Boise County Emergency Management, the Idaho Department of Lands, and neighboring districts to keep our community safe. However, in a fast-moving emergency, safety starts with your own preparation. Prepare for emergency evacuation and sign up for alerts today.
Dial 911 if you are having an emergency.
Emergency Alerts
Alert Sense: Used to notify residents of immediate evacuation orders, severe weather, and critical incidents. If you haven’t already, sign up to receive Boise County Emergency Alerts.
Watch Duty: Set up notifications for your area. Boise County’s evacuation zones are mapped on the Watch Duty app. If an evacuation order is issued, the evacuation map layer will open on this app, providing crucial real-time updates.
Evacuation Zones
Don’t wait for an emergency. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation zone now so you know exactly what is being referenced during an emergency evacuation order.
“Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Plan
In an emergency, PFPD and Boise County rely on the “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation model.
LEVEL 1
BE READY
Prepare to evacuate. Be aware of danger in the area.
- Stay informed.
- Have your plan & go-kit ready.
- Act early if you or your loved ones can’t move quickly.
LEVEL 2
BE SET
Be set to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Significant danger in the area.
- Follow your evacuation plan & grab your go-kit.
- Check news & radio for updates.
- Conditions change rapidly. Leave if you feel unsafe.
LEVEL 3
GO NOW!
Leave immediately! Extreme danger in the area.
- Leave without delay. It is unsafe to stay.
- Do not stop to gather belongings or protect your home.
- Do not return until officials announce the area is safe.
The Boise County Sheriff’s Office includes this information on their graphic of the “Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Plan so you can share, print, and post around your home.
Protecting Our Community Together
Our volunteer firefighters have shown incredible dedication to saving people, structures, and the community but protecting this area is a team effort.
Do your part by maintaining defensible space, observing burn ordinances, and having your evacuation plan and go-kit ready.