Evacuation Information is provided by a group of local volunteers. Because we have NO cell service, it is accomplished by boots on the ground process. People going door to door.
The SLRD has acquired an Alert system powered by Voyent Alert! for areas that have cell service to replace the boots on the ground process. It will work in our area only slightly over cell phones connected to Wi-Fi calling enabled internet routers. The services is restricted to about 30-40 feet (10m) from their cabin based router. And only to the individual's router, not to other routers around the lake, where they have NO connection.
The cell alert system CANNOT be relied upon to service Gun Lake. Thus boots on the ground via approximately 15 - 20 volunteers.
Their high level purpose is to get SLRD Alerts & Orders out to the residents of Gun Lake. Also during that process to gather information for Forestry to assist them in providing assistance to those who require help to follow an Order.
Over the last 15 years Gun Lake has only been on Alert twice, in 2009 and in 2021. GLF is working to enhance our Evacuation service to residents.