** Updated as of 7:04 pm on 01/13/24 **
Due to the predicted winter storm, parts of Lincoln County are experiencing hazardous road conditions and widespread power outages.
- Keep yourself and household safe:
- Avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary.
- Roads may be blocked with fallen debris and public safety responders may not be able to reach you.
- Some roads are closed.
- Highway 18 from MP 1 to MP 8
- Highway 229 from 101 to Siletz
- Highway 20 from Newport to Eddyville
- Debris may continue to fall.
- If your power goes out, keep yourself warm:
- Wear layers of lightweight, warm clothing.
- Close blinds or curtains and close off rooms to retain heat.
- Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors.
- Eat and drink to provide energy to your body. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from generators, heaters, and cook stoves: cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm
- Call 211 for warming centers: 211info.org/winter-and-severe-weather-shelters
- Continue to check reliable sources for updates on road closures, conditions, and power outages.