I experienced the Missionary Ridge Fire, and when we were evacuated, it was on very short notice. You could cancel the public announcement service when the danger has passed. The Internet may be the only source of emergency notification for Durango and county residents.

I became very alarmed when the heavy smoke arrived in Durango on Thursday. And as you know, we do not have a local TV channel. I buy your newspaper when we go to town, which is 16 miles away. If we subscribe, it is usually stolen before we can retrieve it. Thank you for your consideration during these dangerous and potential emergency situations.

C.D. Smith

Durango