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West Point & Mokelumne Hill
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Reminder...All CUSD Schools Will Be Closed Monday and Tuesday Because Of The Butte Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2015 02:15 AM
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San Andreas, CA...All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, September 14th & 15th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess status and establish direction taking into consideration many factors involving the fire---and the impact on conditions and the people involved.
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Boy Scout Troop 302 Will Be Collecting Food & Money For Evacuees on Monday night 9/14 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2015 03:29 AM
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Valley Springs, CA…Monday night September 14 @ 6:30 p.m. We will meet at Veterans Hall; 189 Pine Street; Valley Springs, CA (Next to V.S. Elementary School) We will all walk together to the outdoor chapel built by Eagle Scout Mathew Couto to say a prayer and song. The outdoor chapel is located about 5 minute walk from the Vet’s Hall (across the Gazebo along Daphne Street.)
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Hotel Leger Back Up & Running! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2015 08:47 PM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...The Historic Hotel Leger is open again for business, and ready to help support the community and those who suffered from the devastating Butte fire. Call the hotel at 209-286-1401 for details. We have many supporters who are dropping off food and clothing for those in need, and items may be picked up at the hotel. We are also working with other local relief agencies to coordinate this effort.
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Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2015 09:42 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources.
Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, or by using the PayPal button on its website: www.calaverascommunityfoundation.org. Please indicate “DRF” on your checks or in the PayPal comment box. For further information, call the Foundation Office at 209/736-1845. |
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(Arnold Area Restrictions Lifted) Butte Fire Re-Population Phase II & Road Closures |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2015 11:16 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 9:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to RESIDENTS ONLY: Highway 49 at the Amador county line south to Highway 26, east along Highway 26 to Italian Vista – areas outside of the burned area. 6766, 6800, 6816, 6851, 6961, 6979, 7000 Italian Vista Drive. Residents of 8869 and 8895 Highway 26. The Main Street area of Mokelumne Hill to include: Big Bar Road, Gold Rush Lane, Loan Lane, Sunshine Lane, W. Center Street, Old Toll Road, Miwok Trail, Munoz Road, Victor Court, Campo Seco Turnpike / Mokelumne Hill Campo Seco Turnpike, Sierra Lane, Easy Bird Road, E. Center Street
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All CUSD Schools Closed Will Be Closed Monday |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2015 05:05 PM
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| San Andreas, CA..All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday, September 14th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess status and establish direction taking into consideration many factors involving the fire---and the impact on conditions and the people involved.. |
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Butte Fire Explodes To 4,000 Acres, 42 Engines, 4 Water Tenders, 12 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 14 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 01:17 AM
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Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA...Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE Type I incident management team has been ordered.
A couple of photos I took early evening tonight along our ranch. Butte Fire 1 is looking north from Esmeralda Road in Murphys; Butte Fire 2 is looking north on Sheep Ranch Road in Murphys near Mercer Caverns. Best, Michele Rugo |
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Air Quality Alert: Wildfire Smoke Warning |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 01:29 AM
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Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health advises community members that because of smoke from the Butte Fire air quality may be unsafe. Those with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should especially be aware and take protective measures.
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Butte Fire Traffic Update. Moke Hill Evacuations Etc |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 09:29 AM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...Enclosed is the raw CHP logs since the Butte Fire Started. Interesting to show progression and also has current road closure information etc....
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Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 12:21 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County Public Health Services has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected for the remainder of the week. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related illness. Some health conditions such as obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn and drug/alcohol use can make it harder for the body to say cool in hot weather.”
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