[Canyon] Road closure info for tomorrow, Sep 10

[Tom Fiddaman]

Tomorrow Bridger Canyon Road opens up for limited access, according to 
the Sheriff on Facebook.

Several people have observed that construction crews are ignoring the 
condition previously announced elsewhere, "This is not a time to visit 
your neighbors or have friends, extended family, or construction crews 
come to your residences." We can do better.

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Effective tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10 AM, the entirety Bridger 
Canyon Road will be open FOR RESIDENTS ONLY. Bridger Canyon Road remains 
closed to the public from Boylan Road to Brackett Creek. This includes 
bikers and runners.

Residents should stay off the roads from 7 AM to 10 AM, and from 6 PM to 
8 PM to allow for fire crews to travel the roads. When on Bridger Canyon 
Road, DRIVE SLOWLY for everybody’s safety.

Residents will need to bring proof of residence to be allowed in. We ask 
you to go directly to your homes. This is not a time to visit your 
neighbors or have friends, extended family, or construction crews come 
to your residences. It is still an active fire zone and fire teams are 
still working. The objective is to keep the road clear for firefighting 
efforts. Any extra traffic only hinders the progress. Residents need to 
stay out of their way.

In the active fire zone, residents can expect to see smoke and flames. 
DO NOT call 911. They can notify fire personnel in the area if they are 
around, but they are aware of the situation.

In areas where homes have been destroyed and may have ignited propane 
tanks venting, DO NOT APPROACH AND DO NOT PUT THEM OUT. Residents are 
also advised not to stay in that area, and to collect what they need and 
leave.

Avoid spending time in any area that has been burned, even on your own 
property. Many hazards exist including burnt trees that are highly 
unstable and dangerous.

We really value our relationship with our citizens. We greatly 
appreciate your support and cooperation. We know how important it is for 
you to get home to your residences. Help us help you get into and stay 
in your residences by following these rule

Q So can brackett creek residents use Bridger canyon? Or or it still 
Clyde park Livingston route?
A You can use Bridger Canyon except 7-10 am and 6-8 pm. Drive carefully 
and watch for emergency vehicles.

Q Can you travel during restricted times if you have to go to work?
A Please try to arrange your trips to avoid those times, for the safety 
of yourself firefighters.

Q If your home/property is in an unburned area can you stay or do you 
still have to return else where at night??
A You can stay.

Other news from the Sheriff's page:

Southwest Montana COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters) is 
now collecting information for people affected by the Bridger Foothills 
Fire at
https://www.facebook.com/SWMTCOAD
<https://www.facebook.com/SWMTCOAD/?__cft__[0]=AZX92qPm825EneiZzpbl11IFNIU5LY9iaByd412kLKNVWgr1_FSfUNQt3V223t6bmDh-q7XG5lOJY4x0ZRyrv-rjQtHb-kMnwLxd_LroMT_sYz1dVlRcMzowqzGXl-LT5fo8K9-X0r9r8_CFhO70defyV3zZb6f32dIkEYjNVkJtQz50iTXgnxkVOMvquO32CSI&__tn__=kK-R>. 
Please follow them to stay on top of what resources are available to 
help people.


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