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IDL launched its new alert system last fire season, bridging the gap between emergency notifications for evacuations sent by county sheriffs using platforms like Nixle and general wildfire information that the public commonly seeks.

“We are committed to keeping people informed about fires on the land we protect by sending out accurate and timely information. Our alert system allows people to make decisions based on fact and not rumor. We encourage folks to sign up and stay informed this fire season,” stated IDL Director Dustin Miller.

The alerts are prepared by IDL’s fire information officers and posted in real time to the department’s website, where citizens and tourists planning to visit Idaho this summer are encouraged to sign up at idl. idaho.gov/alerts.