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Council thanks fire crews, hears museum delay and emergency materials update
Summary
Councilors commended Jacksonville Fire Department for work on the Evans Creek fire (17% contained, ~15,000 acres reported) and heard that museum exhibit installation will be delayed until early August with an anticipated September opening; staff are revising emergency FAQs and evacuation maps.
Councilor Thompson commended Jacksonville Fire Department personnel for their work on the Evans Creek fire and reported the latest figure shared in the meeting: "As of this morning, the fire was 17% contained, and we're a little over 15,000 acres." The council thanked firefighters and reminded residents to follow the ODF Southwest Oregon updates for details.
Councilor Gregg reported that deliveries for museum exhibits have been delayed and installers are now scheduled to arrive the week of August 3, pushing a likely opening into early September (possibly the weekend after Labor Day). Staff member Stacy said revised citizens' emergency FAQs and evacuation maps are in production and staff are reviewing proofs with the publisher. The council expressed appreciation for those preparations and the meeting then adjourned the work session.
