Heatwave Safety

Ever wonder the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? Check out the CDC’s FAQs page about extreme heat! https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/faq.html

It’s HOT outside. Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay informed.

What does it mean when the National Weather Service talks about the Heat Index? http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/heat_index.shtml

CDC tips for athletes feeling the heat: http://www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/pdf/athlete-poster-preview.pdf

Did you know that extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States? http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/heat/index.shtml

Do you know how to stay cool on extremely hot days? https://public.health.oregon.gov/Preparedness/Prepare/Pages/PrepareForExtremeHeat.aspx

Adults over 65 are among the most at-risk during extreme heat events. Pop by your neighbors’, friends’ and family members’ homes to ensure they’re drinking enough water and keeping their homes cool!

Website Accessibility Policy

Evans Valley Fire District #6 is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Evans Valley Fire District #6 has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (541) 582-0678

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Evans Valley Fire District #6 has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Evans Valley Fire District #6 regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (541) 582-0678.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.