HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.5.23 Press Release to be sent to media shortlyFrom:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Press Release to be sent to media shortly
Date:Thursday, January 5, 2023 3:58:12 PM
Good Afternoon Board Members,
The below press release will be sent to the media shortly. Thank you.
Miranda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2023
CONTACT
Miranda Bowersox
Butte County Public Information Officer
530.282.2146
BUTTE COUNTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ISSUES LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
Oroville, Ca.-- Butte County Chief Administrative Officer, Andy Pickett, issued a local emergency proclamation for Butte
County in regards to recent and ongoing storm activity. The emergency proclamation went into effect on January 5, 2023.
“By issuing an emergency proclamation, we are taking proactive steps to ensure regulations that may hinder response and
recovery efforts are waived,” Andy Pickett said, “the emergency proclamation also provides access to financial assistance
opportunities for reimbursement of costs associated to response and recovery.”
Butte County Public Works crews have closed many roads due to flooding, and have made sand and sand bags available for
Butte County residents at the following locations:
· Butte County Fire Department Station 64 (Kelly Ridge) – 22 Walnut Avenue, Oroville
· Butte County Fire Department Station 72 (Palermo) – 2290 Palermo Road, Palermo
· Butte County Fire Department Station 41 (Chico) – 13871 Highway 99, Chico
· Butte County Fire Department Station 33 (Magalia) – Lakeridge Court, Magalia
· Durham Park – 1847 Durham-Dayton Highway, Durham
Residents are encouraged to check the Butte County Public Works road conditions map for updated information regarding
road closures. Information is also posted on the Butte County website as well as Butte County’s Facebook and Twitter
pages.
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Miranda Bowersox
Communications/Public Information OfficerButte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville Ca. 95965T. 530.552.3320 M. 530.282.2146
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