HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.03.2024 Thompson Fire Press Release - Emergency ProclamationFrom:Olio, Kristi
To:Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan;
Kimmelshue, Tod; Kitts, Melissa; Lee, Lewis; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen;
Teeter, Doug; Zepeda, Elizabeth
Subject:Thompson Fire Press Release - Emergency Proclamation
Date:Wednesday, July 3, 2024 1:29:07 PM
Attachments:Thompson Fire Local Emergency Proclamation.pdf
Attached is the press release about the County declaring a local emergency. I will be sending
it out shortly.
Thanks,
Kristi
County Administration Andy Pickett, County Administrator
Meegan Jessee, Assistant County Administrator
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 T: 530.552.3300
Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7120
Members of the Board
Bill Connelly | Peter Durfee | Tami Ritter | Tod Kimmelshue | Doug Teeter
buttecounty.net/administration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 3, 2024
CONTACT
Kristi Olio
Butte County PIO
eocpio@buttecounty.net
530.280.6820
BUTTE COUNTY ISSUES LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION FOR THOMPSON FIRE
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — The Thompson Fire began on July 2, 2024, and the extremely rapid growth caused
the evacuation of thousands of Butte County residents. In response, the County Chief Administrative Officer
activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and issued a Local Emergency Proclamation.
In partnership with Red Cross, the County set up shelters at Oroville Church of the Nazarene and Gridley
Fairgrounds. Both shelters are staffed with Public Health nurses and Behavioral Health staff to provide support
to survivors. A large animal shelter was opened at Camelot Equestrian Park, 1985 Clark Rd, Oroville and a
shelter for small animals opened at 2279 Del Oro Ave, Oroville.
The purpose of issuing an emergency proclamation is to supplement local County efforts to protect lives,
property, public health, and safety. “Emergency proclamations do two things: First, waive regulations which
may hinder response and recovery efforts and second, give us the ability to request additional resources to
increase our ability to respond to the needs of our community,” says County Chief Administrative Officer, Andy
Pickett.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official Butte County channels and be ready to evacuate
by packing an emergency kit with essential items and setting up a family emergency plan. Your cooperation
during emergencies is necessary for the safety of you, your family, and for the Public Safety personnel who are
working hard to minimize the risk to our community.
For Thompson Fire information, visit www.buttecounty.net
Evacuation information can be found at www.buttecounty.net/sheriff
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