**Updated as of 7:04pm on 01/13/24**
Due to the expected winter storm, parts of Lincoln County are experiencing dangerous road conditions and widespread power outages.
- Keep you and your home safe:
- Avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary.
- Roads may be blocked by falling debris and public safety responders may not be able to reach you.
- Some roads are closed.
- Highway 18 from MP1 to MP8
- Highway 229 from 101 to Siletz
- Interstate 20 from Newport to Eddyville
- Debris may continue to fall.
- If your power goes out, stay warm:
- Wear layers of light, warm clothing.
- Close curtains or blinds and close rooms to retain heat.
- Stuff towels or rags into cracks at the bottom of doors.
- Eat and drink to provide energy for your body. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning from generators, heaters, and cookstoves: cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm
- Call 211 for heating centers: 211info.org/winter-and-severe-weather-shelters
- Avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary.
- Continue to check trusted sources for updates on road closures, conditions and power outages.
