The Crook County Fairgrounds has begun coordinating the relocation of wildfire evacuees and their livestock to prepare for the upcoming Crook County Fair. The fairgrounds is working with the Crook County Emergency Manager and emergency response partners to identify alternative accommodations for those displaced by the fires.
Crook County Fair
The fair is a major tradition in the community that supports agricultural education and youth development. The Crook County Fair represents months of work by hundreds of local youth, who invest hours raising and caring for livestock and preparing projects for exhibition.
County officials acknowledged the difficulties the wildfires have caused for families and livestock owners. Both supporting displaced residents and ensuring the success of the fair remain top priorities for the administration. Partners are currently identifying relocation options to balance these needs.
For those needing information about relocating livestock, contact Lee Anne Porter at 541-233-7646. Evacuees seeking information about shelter or relocation assistance should contact Brian Carmack with East Side Church at 541-815-1430.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
