Oscoda County sheriff begins Camp 10 Road evacuations, moves shelter

The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office began evacuations on Camp 10 Road in oscoda county on Monday, May 4, after wildfires created unsafe conditions. Residents were told to leave immediately and move away from the river.

The evacuation affected people on one road, not the whole county. A shelter first opened at the community center in Mio, then moved to Tri-Point Church as crews kept working in the area.

Mio shelter moved to Tri-Point Church

Police said the sheriff’s office temporarily lost power during the incident and could not receive phone calls. The lines were later restored, which gave residents a working contact again while the response continued.

Emergency crews remained active in the area, and officials said they would continue to provide updates as they became available. They also urged residents to monitor local emergency channels for the latest information.

Camp 10 Road evacuation on May 4

Brandon Carr reported the evacuation notice after the sheriff’s office began clearing Camp 10 Road on Monday. For residents there, the practical change was immediate: leave at once, head away from the river, and use the shelter that had been moved to Tri-Point Church if needed.

The incident shows how quickly wildfire conditions can force a local response to shift during the same day. In Oscoda County, the key issue for residents was not just leaving, but knowing where help had been moved after the first shelter site in Mio changed.