Shelters & Fir Island Closure
December 11th, 2025
UPDATED Shelter Locations Dec 11 @3:55pm
Reported at full capacity:
Mount Vernon First United Methodist Church
Shelters
*Please note updated shelter location for Conway*. Due to an agency staffing issue, the Red Cross is unable to facilitate a temporary evacuation shelter at the Conway School.
An alternate shelter location is offered at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1700 East Hazel St in Mount Vernon. You do not need to check in at the fire station prior, you may go directly to the shelter site.
Additional shelter sites are listed below, and you are not required to go to a particular location, you may go to a shelter of your choice.
𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
- Bethany Covenant Church (Mount Vernon) Open now — just show up. No need to call.
- Concrete School District (High School). Confirmed open - Doors close at 10 PM
- Hamilton First Baptist Church (Hamilton) Confirmed open as an emergency shelter
- Family Promise of Skagit Valley (Sedro-Woolley) Confirmed open - limited space
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 18th and Hazel in Mount Vernon
- Cascade Christian Church 534 Township St, Sedro-Woolley,
- Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1006 Wicker Rd, Sedro-Woolley
- Concrete Fire Hall 45396 Main Street, Concrete
- Mount Baker Pres Church 45705 Main Street, Concrete
- Iglesia Manantial de Agua viva 12063 Pulver Rd, Burlington
- Emmanuel Baptist Church 1515 E College Way, Mount Vernon
RV/Camper & Parking
Camp Korey
Skagit Speedway
Bakerview Park (Mount Vernon)
Silo Park Parking Lot (Concrete)
Parking Lot Behind Superior Building (Concrete)
Concrete Community Center
**REVISED SHELTER INFO, updated 12/11/25 @2:45pm**
The current evacuation shelter for the Conway area is located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1700 East Hazel St in Mt Vernon.
Fir Island access closeed at 2:00pm today, Thursday December 11th. The road will be closed at Fir Island Rd at Dike Rd and Fir Island Rd at Best Rd (Rexville Grange). The road closure will be manned by National Guard personnel and access to the island will be through an identification verification checkpoint for access at each closure point.
The LEVEL 3 GO evacuation is still in effect for the alert designated areas of Conway and Fir Island and evacuation is strongly encouraged.
If you need assistance or information, please contact the Conway Emergency Operations Center at the Conway fire station located at 21020 Greenfield Street, or by phone at 360-445-4345.
**INFORMACIÓN ACTUALIZADA SOBRE EL REFUGIO, 12/11/25 a las 14:45**
El refugio de evacuación actual para la zona de Conway está ubicado en la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días, en 1700 East Hazel St, en Mt Vernon.
Fir Island cerrará hoy, jueves 11 de diciembre, a las 2:00 p.m.
La carretera estará cerrada en Fir Island Rd con Dike Rd y en Fir Island Rd con Best Rd (Rexville Grange).
El cierre será supervisado por personal de la Guardia Nacional, y el acceso a la isla se permitirá únicamente mediante verificación de identificación (incluyendo la comprobación de tu dirección) en cada punto de control.
La evacuación de NIVEL 3 – GO continúa activa para las áreas designadas de Conway y Fir Island. Se recomienda evacuar con urgencia (lo más pronto posible).
El refugio de evacuación actual para el área de Conway está ubicado en Conway School, en 19710 State Route 534.
Si necesita asistencia o información, comuníquese con el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia de Conway en la estación de bomberos de Conway, ubicada en 21020 Greenfield Street, o por teléfono al 360-445-4345.
Additional Resources
Emergency Services
We currently have seven fire-based swift-water rescue teams. We are requesting 18 more teams. This is in preparation for possible levee or dike failures.
Confirmed Shelter Locations:
Red Cross Shelters
- Bethany Covenant Church – Red Cross Shelter
- Address: 1318 S 18th St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
- Contact: 360-391-0155
- Pets are not allowed at this shelter
- Family Promise at Central United Methodist Church
- Address: 1013 Polte Rd, Sedro-Wooley, WA 98284
- Contact: 360-854-0743
- Concrete High School: https://www.concrete.k12.wa.us/en-US/high-school
- Address: 7830 South Superior Avenue, Concrete, WA 98237
- Contact: 360-391-2589
- No pets allowed at this shelter
RV Parking
- Bakerview Park parking lot
- Address: 3101 East Fir Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- Available for fully self-contained RVs only, no facilities or hookups.
- Skagit Speedway
- Address: 4796 Old Highway 99 North; Burlington WA 98233
Parking Lots for Vehicles Only
- Silo Park, Parking Lot
- Address: 7503 N Superior, Concrete, WA
- Parking Lot behind Superior Building
- Address: 45418 Main Street, Concrete, WA
- Concrete Community Center
- Address: 45821 Railroad Avenue, Concrete, WA