HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.7.20 - Email from Mike Ramsey FW_ North Complex Fire EOC morning briefing for October 2nd - Late Afternoon
From:Ramsey, Mike
To:Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;Cook, Holly;Lambert, Steve;Lucero, Debra;
McCracken, Shari;Paulsen, Shaina;Pickett, Andy;Ring, Brian;Ritter, Tami;Rodas, Amalia;Sweeney, Kathleen;
Teeter, Doug
Cc:Pickett, Andy;Gosselin, Paul;Ring, Brian
Subject:FW: North Complex Fire EOC morning briefing for October 2nd - Late Afternoon
Date:Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:14:09 AM
FIRE UPDATE:
USFS notes the fire has still has not significantly increased its footprint and remains on the eastside
of Hwy 70. There is still active burning of unburned fuel within the footprint. Today will be spent
hardening lines and using clearer skies to bring in more aviation assets to continue retardant drops.
The coming change in the weather is a double-edge sword with predicted rain by Saturday (not as
much as first predicted) but increasing winds tonight and tomorrow. There will be discussion later
today about opening Highway 70 from the one lane traffic to full lanes. Cal Fire continues to put in
(huge) contingency lines on the west side of Hwy. 70 (Rock Creek area) to stop any potential slop
over from coming into Butte.
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
All evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted by the Sheriff in Butte County. Residents are
returning to the burned areas, but are being cautioned to be careful. There is some concern the
coming rains may be cause some debris flow in the burn area this weekend and law enforcement is
on alert.
CARE AND SHELTER:
There are 283 animals still being sheltered at three sites. Parvo outbreak still being contained. One
puppy who was quite ill has recently improved and may avoid being put down. Named “Lucky.” Four
dogs have recently tested for distemper but vets are confident they have contained this. There will
be a press release going out shortly encouraging folk to pick up their animals by October 23 as the
shelters close down.
There are 409 individuals housed in 203 hotel/rooms throughout N. Cal. Working to get them closer
to home. (Some preliminary discussion of Chico State dorms as option.)
PUBLIC WORKS:
The California State Water Resources Control Board has issued a waiver allowing the alternative
debris disposal program at the landfill.
GENERAL:
The EOC Director successfully prevented any mountain lion attacks at the EOC.
The next EOC briefing will be at 4:00 p.m.
Mike Ramsey