Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department

HWY 9 closed at mile 22.03. This is past the junction of HWY 236 & HWY 9. Unknown time to reopen. Tree across the road with wires down

Homeowners in Boulder Creek received a shock this morning when a large tree fell and struck their home. Thankfully no one was injured. @ Boulder Creek, California

We understand there have been some that have had connection issues with certain devices. We tested on various devices including those mentioned in the comments and the site has worked properly even just entering community.zonehaven.com . You may want to give it another try if you weren’t successful the first time. We encourage you to use the https://community.zonehaven.com as it will be updated with evacuation status along with provide your zone when you enter your address. ... In addition you can check information on the county website and social media posts, along with CalFire News releases and social media. Also, don’t forget to have a radio available in the event of power or cell tower outages. You can also go to the BCFD.com website where there are many resources and links available.

Evacuation Warnings have been issued. Please review the Cal Fire News release and be familiar with your zone. You can confirm your zone by using the community.zonehaven.com resource.

For information on Debris Flow and potential evacuation information please read the important information below issued by Santa Cruz County. DEBRIS FLOW EVACUATION MAP UPDATED The County of Santa Cruz is pleased to announce an update and refinement of debris flow evacuation zone maps. Residents living in and near the CZU Lightning Complex burn scar are urged to review their debris flow evacuation zones to see whether they remain in potential debris flow evacuation zones. T...he update is based on mapping refinements and a reassessment of risk levels, including whether residents are likely to lose access to homes during a debris flow event. Residents are being urged to Know Your Zone by looking up their address on the Debris Flow Hazard Risk Map, available at https://community.zonehaven.com. Debris flows pose a risk in hilly or sloped areas following large fires, when periods of intense rainfall can cause large mudflows carrying debris, trees, boulders and more. Residents within and below the CZU Lightning Complex burn scar should be prepared to evacuate prior to powerful storms expected to meet certain benchmarks for rainfall intensity. Should evacuations be necessary, the County urges residents to take this risk seriously. All residents within the updated evacuated areas should be prepared to leave, or, if property access only would be impacted, should maintain adequate supplies to shelter in place for an extended duration. Debris flows can lead to property damage and loss of road access, and rescues by public safety personnel may not be possible. County public safety and emergency management staff will make evacuation determinations with the safety of residents as the highest priority. For more information, visit https://www.santacruzcounty.us/Fir/DebrisFlowsMudflows.aspx. Regardless of their risk level, all residents should sign up for emergency alerts. Visit https://www.scr911.org/general/page/codered or text SCR911 to 99411 to sign up. Residents should also download the CodeRed app for their smartphones. In advance of any rain events, residents are also advised to tune in to local news and weather on radio. Follo Santa Cruz County Social Media.

Boulder Creek FPD has partnered with other Santa Cruz County agencies to provide storm fight materials. We have sand bags, sand, straw bales and straw wattles free for residents to use. The location is at E-Hilton and Hwy 236 in gravel parking lot. Special thanks to BC golf course & S.C.C. Public works. #teamwork #BCstrong

DEBRIS FLOW EVACUATION MAP RELEASED Following the 2017 Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara County, debris flows -- fast-moving, deadly masses of mud, rocks, boulders,... entire trees -- around the community of Montecito resulted in the deaths of 23 residents. To minimize the risk of a similar scenario following the CZU Lightning Complex fires, the County of Santa Cruz, local partners including Cal Fire and local fire agencies, and officials from the California Office for Emergency Services have begun extensive planning to address the risk to residents from debris flows. With evacuations likely during the upcoming rainy season, residents are being urged to Know Your Zone by looking up their address on the Debris Flow Hazard Risk Map, available at https://community.zonehaven.com. While the entire CZU Lightning Complex is an area considered to be at risk, county geologists have determined that thousands of residents face elevated debris flow risks and could face evacuations -- potentially multiple evacuations -- depending on weather conditions. Those areas are denoted on the Risk Evaluation Map by dark blue polygons. Assessments are based on geology, topography, burn severity and evidence of historic debris flows, among other factors. Should evacuations be necessary, the County urges residents to take this risk seriously. All residents within evacuated areas should leave, regardless of the circumstances or location of their residence. Should a debris flow occur, access to impacted areas may be cut off, and rescues by public safety personnel may not be possible. County public safety and emergency management staff will make evacuation determinations with the safety of residents as the highest priority. Debris flows can be triggered by short bursts of rain, and little can be done to mitigate the risk to communities in the immediate aftermath of a large fire. For more information and an FAQ, visit the County’s debris flow information page at https://www.santacruzcounty.us/Fir/DebrisFlowsMudflows.aspx. Residents are reminded that they should not be locating RVs, trailers, tents or other temporary habitation structures onto properties that have not been evaluated for geologic risk. Doing so places individuals and families at risk for debris flows and other geologic hazards. Residents within the burn perimeter but outside dark blue polygons face lower risks from debris flows and are less likely to be evacuated. Regardless of their risk level, all residents should sign up for emergency alerts. Visit https://www.scr911.org/general/page/codered or text SCR911 to 99411 to sign up. Residents should also download the CodeRed app for their smartphones. In advance of any rain events, residents are also advised to tune in to local news, utilize weather radios or follow County social media to stay up-to-date on the latest information.

To receive emergency alerts on your internet phone and all your devices, register with CodeRed. CodeRed is the emergency alerting tool in Santa Cruz and San Ben...ito counties. It’s easy and effective immediately. #evacuation #readysetgo Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire DepartmentBen Lomond Volunteer Fire DeptFelton Fire Protection DistrictZayante Fire Protection DistrictScotts Valley Fire DistrictSanta Cruz Fire DepartmentSanta Cruz PoliceSanta Cruz County Sheriff's OfficeCentral Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz CountyThe Branciforte Fire Protection DistrictCapitola Police DepartmentAptos/La Selva Fire Protection DistrictWatsonville Police DepartmentWatsonville Fire DepartmentSan Benito County SheriffHollister Police DepartmentHollister Fire DepartmentCAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz UnitCounty of Santa CruzSan Benito County

*Update* We are saddened to report there is one confirmed fatality for an occupant that could not make it out of the structure. We cannot release any specific details at this time. BCFD units are on scene of a fully involved structure downtown near Hwy 9 and Flat St. ... The flames have been knocked down and do not pose a threat to the surroundings. One victim has been transported to a hospital for burns. Assisting agencies are Ben Lomond FD, Cal Fire, Scott’s Valley FD, CHP, AMR, PG&E, and SLVWD.

KSCO Radio is organizing a Stuff-The-Boot- Saturday to raise money for all the volunteer departments in Santa Cruz County who worked tirelessly defending communities during the CZU Lighting Complex Fire. The event will take place at the KSCO parking lot on Portola Drive in Santa Cruz this Saturday from 1 pm to 5 pm. We’d like to thank all the organizers and donors in advance for all their efforts and appreciation shown towards our Volunteer agencies.

Our new Hold the Line Support Shirts are available! We have sizes S-3X and they are going for $20! Swing by the station and pick yours up! We cannot promise that we will be there to sell shirts on the weekends. That will depend on who’s available to come down. But if you see our doors open feel free to walk in and inquire. . .... . . #bouldercreek #bouldercreekfire #bouldercreekfiredepartment #bcfd #supportbcfd #slvstrong #bcstrong #nouldercreekstrong #santacruzmountains #czucomplexfire #supportyourlocalfiredepartment See more

9/22/20 06:53 am Dispatched mutual aid response to CalFire - vehicle fire threat to vegetation on Bear Creek Rd. C-2100 and E-2137 along with a E-1766 and B1709 responded and extinguished, containing the fire to the vehicle. No injuries reported. . . #bouldercreek #bcfd #bouldercreekfire #bouldercreekfiredepartment #vehiclefire

An amazing find... One of our Boulder Creek Volunteer Firefighters, who lost his home while battling the fire himself, was sifting through the rubble where his home once stood. He couldn’t believe his eyes as he found the wedding band that he assumed was lost and gone forever. #czulightningcomplex #slvstrong

Couldn’t have said it better ourselves! . . . .... #czucomplexfire #czulightniingcomplex #czulightningcomplexfire #bouldercreek #biuldercreekfire #bouldercreekfiredepartment #bcfd #slvstrong #bouldercreekstrong See more

This morning, Garrett Kustin, Ryan McCormack, Cody Lipperd, Ben slaughter, Jaden Keil, Kurtis Rogers of BCFD doing 1980 steps 110 floors in full Structure Gear in remembrance of 9/11. . . . .... #bouldercreek #bouldercreekfire #bouldercreekfiredepartment #bcfd #slvstring #bouldercreekstrong See more

When there was light at the end of the tunnel. . . . #czucomplexfire #czulightningcomplex #czulightningcomplexfire #bouldercreek #bouldercreekfire #bouldercreekfiredepartment #sanlorenzovalley #slvstrong #bouldercreekstrong #californiafirefighters @californiafirefighter #lightattheendofthetunnel

FEMA will be having a registration and information center at Boulder Creek Elementary School this week on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 from 9 am to 6 pm. Please take this opportunity to register for disaster assistance and for seeking additional information. . . .#czucomplexfire #czulightningcomplex #czulightningcomplexfire #bouldercreek #bouldercreekfire #bouldercreekfiredepartment #sanlorenzovalley #slvstrong #bouldercreekstrong

Please welcome our newest volunteer firefighters, Chris and Alden. #bouldercreekfire #firefighter #californiafirefighter

For the post with the kids delivering food- Sharing the love! BCFD and BCFD family members bringing hot meals around to the folks still working our community. Thank you all for being here in Our Mountains! . .... . . #czucomplexfire #czulightningcomplex #czulightningcomplexfire #bouldercreek #bcfd #bouldercreekfire #bouldercreekfiredepartment #sanlorenzovalley #slvstrong #scmstrong #bouldercreekstrong See more