HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.2.20 Email from Andy Pickett North Complex Fire Recovery
From:Pickett, Andy
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
Subject:North Complex Fire Recovery
Date:Friday, October 2, 2020 2:15:39 PM
Attachments:North Complex Fire Recovery Info 10-2-2020.docx
Board Members,
Attached is a document with a summary of what we’ve developed to date on the recovery process.
There are a lot of moving pieces, and a lot of details being defined. We will update you as we fill in
those details.
Andy
Andy Pickett
Chief Administrative Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
T: 530.552.3310 M:
North Complex Fire Recovery Info
As of October 2, 2020
On October 5, 2020, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will begin the
Phase 1 cleanup activities of residential properties destroyed in the North Complex Fire. The
Phase 1 activities include assessing and removing household hazardous waste (HHW) and bulk
asbestos from burned residential properties. DTSC estimates that the Phase 1 cleanup will take
about 60 days.
DTSC will consolidate and dispose of HHW including paints, cleaners, solvents, oils, batteries,
herbicides and pesticides. Fuel from pressurized cylinders and tanks will be removed and tanks
will be marked with white “X” and left as scrap metal. DTSC will also remove bulk asbestos
items.
There is no cost of Phase 1 clean up to property owners. They will not be billed for this service
from DTSC, FEMA, or the County.
DTSC is entering fire affected properties under Butte County’s public health order. The property
owner permission is not needed due to public health hazards of HHW.
DTSC will not remove fire debris that is not HHW.
Cal OES has not yet announced the Government debris removal program or Phase 2. Other
affected counties are also waiting to hear from Cal OES on when Phase 2 program will start.
Butte County is actively working with Cal OES to get a timeline.
When Phase 2 program is approved, and property owners choose to have the State cleanup
their debris, they must first submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form before anyone can enter their
property to the cleanup work. The County is currently working with the State to have an
approved ROE forms.
Butte County will also likely allow property owners to opt out of the Government debris
program and do their cleanup work. This is called the Alternative Program. The County will send
information to property owners as it implements the program.
Currently, Butte County is still operating the Emergency Operations Center assisting with
sheltering of people and animals. At the same time, the County has stood up the Recovery
Team. As a part of the recovery efforts, the County is running the Local Assistance Center. Fire
victims are encourage to visit the LAC and register with FEMA.
Butte County has passed urgency ordinances dealing with debris removal and housing. More
ordinances dealing with the North Complex Fire are forth coming.