HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.06.2024 Park Fire DROC Sit Stat #4From:Olio, Kristi
To:BOS
Cc:Nuzum, Danielle
Subject:Park Fire DROC Sit Stat #4
Date:Friday, September 6, 2024 11:05:40 AM
Attachments:Park Fire DROC Situation Status Report 9.6.24 FINAL.pdf
Happy Friday, Members of the Board!
Attached is Sit Stat #4. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend,
Kristi
Kristi Olio
Communications/Public Information Officer (EH)
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
530.280.6820
Park Fire DROC
Situation Status Report
Page 1
PARK FIRE
DISASTER RECOVERY OPERATIONS CENTER (DROC)
SITUATION STATUS REPORT
Park Fire DROC
Operational Period 2
Prepared: 09/06/2024
Park Fire DROC
Situation Status Report
Page 2
PARK FIRE DATA AND STATISTICS
Phase I Household Hazardous Waste Removal (as of September 4, 2024)
The information to the right is based on the
Department of Toxic Substance Control Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) Assessment and Removal
Dashboard. The total number of parcels may change
overtime. Parcels assessed does not mean that the
HHW removal is complete.
Note: These numbers indicate the total count of parcels assessed
for the Park Fire which includes properties in Tehama County.
For more up-to-date information, please visit the Park Fire webpage on the Butte County website
located at www.buttecounty.net/2021/Park-Fire. The DTSC Dashboard can be found under Phase I
Household Hazardous Waste Assessment Dashboard.
Park Fire Survivor Data
The information below combines data from the Local Assistance Center (LAC), shelters, and 211. This
does not include all residents in the burn scar, only those who registered.
As a result of the Park Fire,..
Veterans who occupied a
shelter or registered with 211
Park Fire DROC
Situation Status Report
Page 3
DROC COUNTY TEAM UPDATES
Management
•The Urgency Ordinance (Ordinance) is in the final stages of review. The Ordinance will support Phase II
Private Property debris and hazardous tree removal. Upon approval for California Disaster Assistance
Act and Private Property Debris Removal the Ordinance will be taken to the Board of Supervisors
•CalOES has provided a draft Right-of-Entry (ROE) form to County Counsel for preliminary review, which
is a good indicator that Private Property Debris Removal will be approved.
•The County continues efforts to secure funding from State and federal partners.
•Weekly Q+A Session take place every Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00pm. These meetings provide a
regular space for survivors to ask questions to County staff. Meetings are held at the Cohasset
Community Association located at 11 Maple Creek Ranch Road, Cohasset.
•The Park Fire webpage, Butte County social media pages/posts, and Park Fire telephone line continue
to be updated with current information.
Debris Removal/Property Clean Up/Environmental Health/Watershed Protection
•As of September 4, 2024, the Department of Toxic Substance Control dashboard reports that 215
parcels have been assessed in the Park Fire burn scar. In Butte County, a total of 98 parcels have been
cleared of debris, 41 parcels are in process, and 8 parcel have access challenges. The County is
coordinating access for DTSC with property owners.
•DTSC has secured lithium batteries found to date in the burn scar. The County has requested safety
messaging from DTSC.
•In anticipation of Phase II Private Property Debris Removal, the County has secured and set-up the
Right-of-Entry (ROE) Center and is working on materials to support Phase II efforts.
•The County is working with Cal OES on watershed protection mission. CalOES will begin the Watershed
protection mission once approximately 75% of Household Hazardous Waste is removed.
Care and Shelter/Local Assistance Center/Housing
•Direct Housing and Individual Assistance has yet to be approved or denied.
Public Works/Infrastructure/Right-of-Ways
•Public Works expects that the Watershed Emergency Response Team (WERT) report will be finalized in
the coming week. This report will support post-fire risks to life and property posed by debris flow,
flood, and rock fall hazards. It includes coordination across local jurisdictions and State agencies.
•Public Works staff continues to monitor road conditions as they sustain additional damages from Cal
Fire crews and debris removal.
Land Use
•Temporary Housing Permits continue to be a priority. To date three permits have been approved.
DROC Meetings
Meetings Days/Times Location
County DROC Team Meetings Weekly on Wednesday and Friday, 0830 – 0930 Teams
Weekly Debris Team Meetings Weekly on Tuesday, 1600 - 1700 Teams
For more information, please contact Danielle Nuzum, DROC Director in Butte County Administration.