Governor Newsom Announces Executive Actions to Strengthen California’s Emergency Preparedness and Response
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2019 10:30 AM
Colfax, CA...After touring a high-risk fire area with his top emergency management team, Governor Newsom signed two executive actions to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience. Following years of decreases in management of California federal forestlands, Governor Newsom is joining Western State Governors in calling on the White House to double its investment in managing federal forestlands. He also announced that senior, experienced California officials will be leading his Administration’s emergency preparedness and response team.
Camp Fire Losses Top $16 Billion as Extreme Storms, Wildfires and Droughts Cause Heavy Natural Catastrophe Losses in 2018 According to Munich RE
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2019 11:01 AM
Munich, Germany...Eventful second half of the year contributes to high overall loss figure of US$ 160bn. Half of these losses were insured. Loss burden for insurers substantially higher than the long-term average. Notably, there are clear indications of the influence that man-made climate change has had on devastating wildfires in California, which, like last year, again caused billions in losses in 2018.
Valley Springs, CA...Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters, CalFire & San Andreas Fire, responded to Structure Fire in a one-story single family dwelling in Rancho Calaveras last night. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported a working fire in the kitchen and dining room. An aggressive attack was made and the fire was confined to the area of origin. There was no extension into the attic. The Structure sustained moderate smoke damage inside
Sonora, CA...Safety and Santa??? Sounds like a fun day to us! Join the the Red Cross, CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Tuolumne County Fire Department and several other Public service agencies this Sunday 11-4pm at the Blood Bank.
Early Morning Fire Destroys Home on Harrison Drive
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/29/2018 04:40 PM
Sonora, CA...From the Tuolumne Sheriff's Dept..."Just after 6 AM this morning, Sheriff’s Deputies and Fire personnel responded to a house fire in the 11000 block of Harrison Dr. in Sonora. The home was fully engulfed and thankfully the occupants of the home were able to get out safely. An additional home was evacuated and several others advised. The cause may be linked to a space heater but officials are still investigating."
Local Search & Rescue Teams Continue Recovery Work on Camp Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2018 10:33 PM
Paradise, CA....From the Tuolumne Sheriff's Dept....."Our Search and Rescue volunteers continue their work in wildfire scarred areas. On day one, volunteers went to specific addresses in Concow to verify that they had been searched. Today, we joined 8 other teams to meticulously move material within the foundations. During the mission, our team came across a scared and hungry kitty they named “Smokey.” She was so happy to see them and was quickly treated with Neosporin on her burned paws and given food and water. Smokey rode with Search and Rescue to Animal Control who then transported her to a veterinarian for care. It’s painstaking work and it will take time for this community to recover, but we are glad we can provide support and help in their time of need.
Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties Burn Permit Suspension Lifted
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/26/2018 03:19 PM
San Andreas, CA...Effective Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 8:00 AM the burn permit suspension in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Josh White is formally cancelling the bum permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible bum days. Agriculture bums must be inspected by CAL FIRE prior to burning until the end of the peak fire season. Inspections may be required for bums other than agriculture bums as well. This can be verified by contacting your local Air Quality Management District.
Camp Fire Reaches 100% Containment, 153,336 Acres, 13,972 Residences, 528 Commercial & 4,293 Other Buildings Lost. Fatalities Climb to 85
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/26/2018 02:06 PM
Paradise, CA...The fireline that remained uncontained has now been contained, bringing containment to 100%. Fire suppression repair personnel continue conduct rehab where possible. Search and Rescue Crews, US&R Teams, and engine companies continue with search efforts.
The Fund Above was Seeded with a One Million Dollar Donation from Chico Native Aaron Rodgers. It is being administered by the local Butte County Foundation which here during and after the Butte Fire our local community foundation was found to be a very effective tool and allowed for local oversight and decision making.
Camp Fire Update 81 Fatalities, 13,503 Residences, 514 Commercial and 4,404 Other Buildings Destroyed
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/21/2018 07:49 AM
Paradise, CA...Moderate to heavy rain is forecasted over the fire area from this morning into Saturday. Established containment lines are holding and firefighters continue work to construct and reinforce direct and indirect control lines to increase containment. Crews continue to patrol the fire area to extinguish hot spots. Damage inspection teams continue to survey the area. Fire suppression repair continues to rehab the fire area in order to reduce the impacts of the coming rain.
