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Incorrect Info Regarding Downgraded Evacuation Status on Popular App

Lt. T. Preuninger

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

Yesterday evening, significant numbers of neighbors from the 5 Mile Prairie area began to contact SPD attempting to access their homes. They were all advising an APP was showing that area had been downgraded to a Level 2 evacuation. The APP is a well-known and popular site, and we have no reason to believe the mis information was put out with ill intent.

Five Mile Prairie is still a Level 3 Zone.

We ask that community members confirm on designated sights, like the one listed above the evacuation status of their home before attempting to return.

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