In an evacuation, traffic from Genesee will significantly add to congestion on Genessee Ridge Road. Genessee has over 1200 homes and two major exits. Please keep in mind that Riva Chase has emergency exits on Grapevine and Shingle Creek Road. Please consider all options when considering an evacuation route. Please view the map of the emergency and non-emergency exits for this community via the link here: Emergency Exit Locations Map
Jefferson County developed a Fire Evacuation Guide to help residents prepare for and respond to wildfire events. Please review the information accessible from the following link and stay informed.
Evacuation exits from the community are as follows:
- Forest Hills Drive – Main entrance / exit
- Summerwood Drive – Main entrance / exit
- Eastwood Drive – Main entrance / exit
- Forest Hills Drive and S. Grapevine Rd. – Emergency Exit
- Eastwood Drive and Shingle Creek Rd. – Emergency Exit
- Key elements are as follows:
- Early evacuation is critical
- Plan multiple evacuation routes
- Create a personal wildfire action plan
