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Here is today's COVID-19 update from the Orange County Health Care Agency. 64 cases reported in Irvine 1,376 cases reported in Orange County No deaths reported in Orange County, the total is 1,926... 100,658 cases are estimated to have recovered 0% Southern California Regional ICU bed availability As we begin the new year, please take steps to help keep our community safe: Wear a mask Do not gather with those outside of your household Practice social distancing Wash your hands with soap for 20+ seconds Be advised of the state-issued Travel Advisory COVID-19 testing is available at the Orange County Great Park for anyone who lives or works in Irvine. Learn more and make an appointment cityofirvine.org/covid19testing. Additional information and resources: occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/coronavirus-in-oc cityofirvine.org/covid19 covid19.ca.gov

When this young Irvine resident noticed litter on his daily walk with his mom, he took the initiative to clean it up. Thank you, Cruz, for helping to keep our community beautiful! Please follow his lead in caring for our City by remembering to properly dispose of your trash. #WeAreIrvine

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sandra Hutchens, who led the Orange County Sheriff's Department from 2008-2019 and was the first female sheriff in Orange County. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her friends and family as well as the entire Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA.

Today's COVID-19 update from the Orange County Health Care Agency includes data for January 2-3 and January 4 until noon instead of 6 a.m. 382 cases reported in Irvine 8,990 cases reported in Orange County 25 deaths reported in Orange County, including 1 in Irvine, bringing the total countywide to 1,926... 97,443 cases are estimated to have recovered 0% Southern California Regional ICU bed availability As we begin the new year, please take steps to help keep our community safe: Wear a mask Do not gather with those outside of your household Practice social distancing Wash your hands with soap for 20+ seconds Be advised of the state-issued Travel Advisory COVID-19 testing is available at the Orange County Great Park for anyone who lives or works in Irvine. Learn more and make an appointment cityofirvine.org/covid19testing. Additional information and resources: occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/coronavirus-in-oc cityofirvine.org/covid19 covid19.ca.gov

Update on the #SilveradoFire from Orange County Fire Authority.

OCFA reports that 11,199 acres have burned and we are at 5% containment, with no structure loss. All evacuation orders remain in place. Our community centers are open if you need a place to go. All locations at cityofirvine.org. Irvine Police Department

All community centers closed for the evening at 10 p.m. and will reopen tomorrow at 6 a.m. Woodbridge and University High Schools will serve as overnight facilities until all individuals and families can be placed through the American Red Cross. More information will be available on our website cityofirvine.org, as it becomes available. #SilveradoFire

At this time, no evacuation orders have been lifted. Please follow our social media accounts and check cityofirvine.org for updates.

To find out if you are in an evacuation zone for the #SilveradoFire, enter your address into our map: https://cityofirvine.maps.arcgis.com//webappvi/index.html

If you haven't already signed up for emergency notifications, please do so now alertoc.org. #SilveradoFire

New evacuation order in place for the #SilveradoFire.

Fire officials provided an update on the Silverado and Blue Ridge fires that are burning in Orange County. https://ktla.com//wind-driven-brush-fire-sparks-in-santia/

Several care/reception facilities are open for those impacted by the #SilveradoFire including: Woodbridge High School, 2 Meadowbrook Village Church of Irvine, 77 Post Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Drive... Newport Coast Community Center, 6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Newport Beach For a complete list of centers & for updates, visit cityofirvine.org.

Turtle Rock Community Center, 1 Sunnyhill, is now open as a care and reception facility for Irvine residents and pets evacuating due to the #SilveradoFire. For a complete list of care and reception facilities and up-to-date information, visit cityofirvine.org.

Today at 6:47 a.m., a vegetation fire began in the area of Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road. OCFA firefighters were on scene of a 10 acre fire, wind driven with a moderate rate of spread. Crews are aggressively attacking the fire with ground crew battling the flames. Air craft support has been grounded due to the windy conditions. Additionally, The 241 is closed from Santiago to the 133. In working with our OCFA partners, it is estimated that at least 60,000 pe...ople have been evacuated so far with the fire consuming approximately 2,000 acres, said Mayor Christina Shea. We are asking everyone to comply with the evacuation orders for their safety and the safety of our first-responders. The City of Irvine continues to open care and reception facilities for our displaced residents. The City of Irvine Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been fully activated to respond to this incident. The City of Irvine and the Irvine Police Department have issued a mandatory evacuation for the areas north of Irvine Boulevard between Jamboree Road and Bake Parkway due to two fires just north of Irvine. View the evacuation map here. Please note, it may load slowly due to user volume. Six Care and Reception centers have been set up for Irvine residents and pets at: Los Olivos Community Center: 101 Alfonso Harvard Community Center: 14701 Harvard Las Lomas Community Center: 10 Federation Way Anyone in the evacuation zone needing medical assistance is advised to call 949-529-4774. The Southern Open Space Preserve that include Bommer Canyon, Quail Hill, and Shady Canyon trails is closed. In addition, Irvine Unified School District has issued mandatory evacuations. Parents are able to pick up their students at this time, otherwise Irvine Unified Students will be transported by school bus to Irvine High School. Tustin Unified students will be transported to Beckman High School via school bus. Mandatory Evacuation: Northwood High School Elementary: Portola Springs Eastwood Stonegate Loma Ridge Canyon View Santiago Hills Montessori: Le Port Northwood Little Explorers Tustin Unified: Hicks Canyon Orchard Hills Please visit cityofirvine.org and follow us on social media for updates as the incident progresses.

UPDATE 11:22 a.m: Rancho Senior Center is also full. Please check cityofirvine.org for up-to-date information on available care and reception centers. * * * University & Quail Hill Community Centers are now full. The following facilities are open for those who need to evacuate due to the #SIlveradoFire: Los Olivos Community Center ... Harvard Community Center Rancho Senior Center Las Lomas Community Center More at http://cityofirvine.org.

#Irvine #SilveradoFire: Anyone in the evacuation zone who is medically compromised or in need of assistance evacuating can call 949-529-4774. That number will connect you with the City of Irvine/Irvine Police Department EOC.