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Shady Cove declares state of emergency over East Evans Creek fire
Summary
The Shady Cove City Council adopted Resolution 26-09 on July 15, 2026, declaring a State of Emergency due to the East Evans Creek Fire and requesting technical and response assistance from Jackson County and the Oregon Department of Forestry.
The Shady Cove City Council declared a State of Emergency on July 15, 2026, citing the threat posed by the East Evans Creek Fire and adopted Resolution 26-09 to mobilize local response resources. The resolution was presented to the council and is effective July 15, 2026.
Councilor Steve Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution 26-09; Councilor Winfrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 5-0. The council announced it would request technical and planning assistance and response resources from Jackson County and coordinate with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) during the emergency period.
City staff listed in the record included City Administrator Randy Petersen, City Administrator pro tem John Edwards and Jeannine Curry, planning technician and city recorder. The meeting record shows the council acted by formal motion and vote rather than issuing interim directives at the meeting.
