An evacuation order for residents in Jackson, Wyoming following the threat of a landslide was downgraded, SFGate.com reported.
Though people will not be forced to leave their homes anymore, they are still advised to do so. According to Chief Willy Watsabaugh, nearly every person in the area already evacuated.
At a community meeting on Thursday, Acting Chief of Police Cole Nethercott asked everyone to be mindful of the risks surrounding the area.
"We're currently providing escorts up there, and we would ask you to go with our escorts because we're trying to keep accountability as to who is up there," Nethercott said.
Though geologists have been monitoring the hillside for a while, underground movement has recently increased, resulting in cracks, stretched power lines, buckled pavement, and damaged homes, SFGate.com said.
So far, around 60 people have been affected by the activity. No deaths or injuries have been reported.
On Thursday afternoon, the City of Jackson issued a statement regarding the situation.
"The hillside continues to move and measurements are being taken continuously. Emergency officials continue to anticipate alternatives but at this time we are not able to determine if the slide will stop, whether it will continue to slide or whether the hillside will topple over. The duration of the incident is unknown. We anticipate having updated results from the geologists and engineers analysis late this afternoon or evening. This updated information will be taken into consideration as to how to further manage the incident," the statement said.
