Michele Jasperson Insurance Services: The Columbia River Gorge

04/03/2026

Our office will be closing today at 3 PM.
We wish you a wonderful weekend and a Happy Easter!

If you have an emergency, please do not hesitate to call our company’s 800 number listed on your insurance card.

For all non-urgent inquiries and voicemails, we will return calls on the Monday.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of our veterans.
Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve. 🇺🇸
Our office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on the 12th.

10/13/2025

Office Closed Notice

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day—recognizing the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities.

Our office is closed today (Mon, Oct 13) and will reopen Tuesday during normal hours.

If you have an emergency, please do not hesitate to call our company’s 800 number listed on your card.

For all non-urgent inquiries and voicemails, we will be returning calls on Tuesday, October 14.

Thank you for your understanding.

10/01/2025

☕✨ Happy International Coffee Day! ✨☕

From bean to brew, coffee takes hard work you trust.
From home to auto (and everything in between), so does your insurance.

Here’s to great coffee, reliable protection, and peace of mind every day. 💛

👉 What’s your coffee order today?

08/25/2025

🌿 Closed Monday & Tuesday 🌿
After many late nights working to re-insure families affected by the Gorge brushfire rating, the MLJ Insurance team is taking a short, well-earned rest.

We’ll reopen Wednesday and continue working hard to make sure our community is protected. Thank you for trusting us through challenging times.

08/19/2025

🔥 Post-Fire Reminder from Your Insurance Friends! 🔥
Big shout-out to Barnedt Exterior Suds LLC—your go-to for roofing and more!

Now’s the time to remove dry moss before the rains return, clear out cinders, and take care of your roof before small issues become major repairs. With recent fires in the area, smoke and ash can cling to wood, siding, and shingles, creating long-term damage risks—especially when it comes to insurance coverage and home safety.

But they don’t stop there:
✔️ Siding washes
✔️ Driveway cleanups
✔️ Window cleaning
✔️ Awning refreshes

Still, roofing is their specialty—and your home’s first line of defense. Whether it’s loose shingles or creeping moss, now is the time to act.

📞 Call Barnedt Exterior Suds LLC at 360-566-5511
📲 Or connect with them on Instagram:

07/25/2025

🚨 BURDOIN & SNYDER CANYON FIRES – CRITICAL UPDATE & COMMUNITY MEETING TODAY 🚨
📍 Klickitat County Emergency Management | Friday, July 25, 2025
🔥 Today is a high-risk fire day with elevated temperatures, sustained winds near 20 mph, and gusts up to 35 mph. These conditions mirror those on the day of ignition and may lead to rapid fire spread and changing evacuation levels.
✅ Be ready to act. Have your go-bags packed, plans in place, and stay updated on official alerts.

📊 QUICK FACTS – July 25th:
Burdoin Fire:
• 11,249 acres
• 13% containment
• 799 personnel assigned
• Resources: 13 hand crews, 81 engines, 5 helicopters, 8 dozers
Snyder Canyon Fire:
• 52 acres
• 13% containment
• 125 personnel assigned
• Resources: 5 hand crews, 2 engines, 2 helicopters, 1 dozer

💧 DID YOU KNOW?
Since Monday, over 270,000 gallons of water have been dropped by aircraft on the Burdoin Fire!

🛣️ ROAD STATUS:
🚧 Still closed:
• Highway 14
• Old Highway 8
• Centerville Highway
• Canyon Rd.
• Courtney Rd.
• Lyle Snowden Rd.

✅ OPEN with caution:
Highway 142 from Highway 14 to Highway 97 — debris and emergency crews remain active in the area.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 COMMUNITY MEETING – TONIGHT at 6:00 PM
📍 The Dalles High School Auditorium
(220 E 10th St, The Dalles, OR 97058)

📲 Live stream available via Klickitat County Emergency Management’s page

📌 Topics include:
• Fire response & containment updates
• Evacuation levels & safety guidance
• Recovery plans and next steps
• Support services and shelter access
• Live Q&A with local and state officials
🏛️ A Disaster Assistance Center will be available onsite to help with:
• Unmet needs
• Housing issues
• Documentation and recovery resources

📸 Photo Credit: Burdoin & Snyder Canyon Fires 2025 page

🙏 Thank you to the crews, agencies, and volunteers working tirelessly to protect our community. And thank you to the public for staying vigilant and supportive.

07/23/2025

WATCHDUTY.ORG. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS APP TO YOUR PHONE FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INSIGHTS AND EVACUATION WARNINGS. FIRES ARE ACTIVE NEAR KLICKITAT, LYLE - SNOWDEN - APPLETON - TIMBER VALLEY, HIGH PRAIRIE AND CITY OF LYLE. Take care. Be Aware. If you are a client and need information or assistance, please call, text or email; 509.493.3000. [email protected]. [email protected], [email protected]

Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.

07/23/2025

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