To contact the USDA Operations Center 24/7 call
either 202-720-5711 or 1-877-677-2369 (877-OPP-CEN9). To reach
a recorded emergency information line (updated daily) call 1-800-932-1902. For TTY services call 1-800-877-8339.
The Secretary has directed
that flags be placed at
half-staff at USDA facilities
in recognition of three
Forest Service employees
who were killed in a helicopter
crash in support of fire
suppression duties on the
Payette National Forest.
Additional information will
be forthcoming including
when to return flags to
full staff.