Trinity County Office of Emergency Services

The increasing fire danger posed by dead grass and hotter, drier conditions is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Shasta & Eastern Trinity Counties effective May 17, 2021. #CALFIRESHU2021

Disaster Legal Services (DLS) provides free legal help to low-income disaster survivors. If you're not able to get adequate legal services for your disaster-related needs, DLS may be able to help. FEMA provides this service through an agreement with the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association (ABA). They may only provide advice for cases that will not generate a fee. For cases that may generate a fee, the ABA person taking the call can turn them over to the loc...al lawyer referral service. DLS can help with the following: Insurance claims for medical bills, loss of property, and loss of life New wills, powers of attorney, and other legal papers lost during the disaster Home-repair contracts and contractors Problems with landlords Proof of home ownership FEMA appeals DLS attorneys are not FEMA employees. Their services are confidential and they do not share information with FEMA. General Program Requirements To qualify for DLS, you must be a low-income survivor of a presidentially declared disaster. Application Process You can call to get a referral to DLS: 1-800-621-3362 (also for 711 & VRS) TTY 1-800-462-7585 When you call, you'll get disaster-specific help and information. You'll also learn how to get other legal help. https://www.americanbar.org//proj/disaster-legal-services/

Federal Communications Commission Emergency Broadband Benefit The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.... About the Emergency Broadband Benefit The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program? A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the criteria below: Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline; Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year; Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19 program. When Can I Sign Up for the Benefit? As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org. Check out the Broadband Benefit Consumer FAQ for more information about the benefit and please continue to check this page for program updates.

Snow is forecast to develop across Trinity County during late Friday morning, and continue through Saturday morning. Snowfall totals up to a foot will be possib...le across the Trinity Alps, including Scott Mountain Summit on highway 3. Elsewhere, three to six inches of snow will be possible at Oregon Mountain and Buckhorn Summit on highway 299, while several inches of accumulation may occur across the lower valleys that include Trinity Center and Weaverville. See more

News Release Continued Rental Assistance May be Available from FEMA Survivors of Major August, September Wildfires Must Demonstrate Ongoing Need...Continue reading

The Trinity County Sheriff's Office and the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services (OES) use CodeRED to provide emergency information to residents. All residents of Trinity County are encouraged to sign up to receive CodeRED messages of their choosing, i.e. email, text and phone (landline and cell). All information is treated for official use only, to be used only as a means for disseminating emergency information. CodeRED Signup: https://public.coderedweb.com/cne/en-US/...BF42F95647FB CodeRED Mobile Download: https://www.onsolve.com//mob/codered-mobile-apps-download/ For more information, go to https://www.trinitycounty.org/oes/codered

News Release Registration Deadlines Pass, but FEMA is Still Here to Help Wildfire Survivors Should ‘Stay in Touch’ with FEMA...Continue reading

CalOES/FEMA Fact Sheet NFIP Offers Protection from Potential Mudflow Losses SACRAMENTO, Calif. Anyone living downhill from an area that was burned in the recent wildfires will be at risk of mudflows for the next few years.... The fires killed plants that absorbed rain with roots that held the soil together. With nothing to hold the earth together it may not take much rain to turn the soil into a mudflow that could be flowing straight toward your houseif you live downhill from a fire-scorched area. Damage from a mudflow is often serious and costly. To be protected from that risk property owners can take out a flood insurance policy from FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). An NFIP policy covers mudflow if it meets the general definition of flooding under the standard flood insurance policy. Mudflow is defined separately as "a river of liquid and flowing mud on the surfaces of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water. Traditionally, homeowners insurance excludes coverage for mudflow. Recently, some California homeowners insurance has covered mudflow. You should consult with your insurance agent whether your homeowners policy would cover a mudflow loss. The NFIP provides flood insurance protection to property owners, renters and business owners in communities that agree to mitigate effects of flooding. If your community participates in the NFIP program, you can buy a flood insurance policy through a licensed property and casualty insurance agent. Single-family dwellings may be insured for up to a maximum of $250,000 and residential contents may be insured in a separate policy up to a maximum of $100,000. With few exceptions, NFIP policies have a 30-day waiting period before they become effective. Those at risk of flooding or mudflows are encouraged to buy insurance now as winter rains will soon fall. You should talk to your insurance agent if you have questions, would like additional information and/or are ready to purchase a flood insurance policy. If your insurance agent does not sell flood insurance, you can contact the NFIP Help Center at 800-427-4661 to request an agent referral. You can also find more information about flood insurance at floodsmart.gov. ### 12/2/2020

Dec. 3, 2020 DR-4558-CA NR 0041 Cal OES News Desk: 916-800-3943 FEMA News Desk: 916-718-8540 SBA: 916-847-2638...Continue reading

Wildfire Survivors Must Act Now to Join California’s No-Cost 2020 Wildfire Cleanup Program SACRAMENTO Survivors whose homes were damaged in the 2020 California wildfires now have until January 15, 2021, to sign up for the state consolidated debris removal program. The program is also available to property owners with fire-damaged trees in danger of falling on public roads and other infrastructure. The state’s consolidated debris removal plan consists of two phases. As we wr...ap up Phase One, which is the removal of hazardous household materials, and move into Phase Two, which removes the contaminated debris, the property owner becomes a critical part of the process. Before the debris removal can start, property owners must submit a Right-of-Entry (ROE) form, granting cleanup crews access to their property. Wildfire debris often contains hazardous waste, making it a threat to public safety and the environment, Deputy Director of Recovery Ryan Buras said. California’s consolidated debris removal program safely removes debris with no out-of-pocket costs to homeowners, regardless of insurance coverage. State-managed cleanup now underway on properties with ROE submissions The State of California has begun mobilizing contractors, arborists, and licensed timber operators in 24 counties to remove residential wildfire debris after more than 8,000 climate-induced wildfires burned 5,700 homes in recent months. Cleanup work is already underway on homes where owners have submitted signed ROE agreements, which allow state-managed contractors access to properties. This initial work includes documenting damage and debris, examining the danger of damaged trees along public rights-of-way, and sampling soils to ensure properties are restored to safe conditions. Crews need signed agreements from homeowners to clean up the properties, CalRecycle Chief Deputy Director Ken DaRosa said. Communities and neighborhoods with a higher number of right-of-entry agreements help California prioritize where to deploy crews. Next Step for Wildfire Survivors: Submit Right-of-Entry Forms to Local Government Wildfire survivors who choose to participate in the state consolidated debris removal program must sign right-of-entry agreements by January 15, 2021. Property owners can submit these permission forms to their local governments. Additional resources are available at wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov where you’ll find direct links to county right-of-entry forms, contact information for each affected county, as well as everything you need to know about the state’s consolidated debris removal program.

News Release One Day Left Wildfire Survivors Should Call FEMA Helpline or visit DisasterAssistance.gov by Dec. 11...Continue reading

NRCS Announces Application Deadline for California Wildfire Disaster Recovery Funding Contacts: Chris Zimny (530) 792-5655 Jolene Lau (530) 792-5690 C: (530) 601-1595... DAVIS, Calif., November 25, 2020 The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today that approximately $4 million in funding is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for those impacted by California’s recent wildfires. Rapid response applications can be submitted through your local field office. Applications will be evaluated and selected for funding beginning November 27, 2020 and will continue to be selected for funding weekly through the end of December 2020. This Wildfire Disaster Recovery funding will support a rapid response to the recent catastrophic fires by addressing resource concerns that must be addressed immediately, such as erosion, invasive noxious weeds, and dead hazard trees that threaten life, property, and other infrastructure. A select list of seventeen conservation practices is available to treat these immediate resource concerns. Example practices include Road Closure to block access or repair rutted roads that lead to erosion; Herbaceous Weed Treatment for control of invasive, noxious weeds which will regrow after the fire; and Woody Residue Treatment which cuts dead hazard trees and disposes of woody debris by piling, burning or chipping. Rapid response is key after a high intensity wildfire, said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. This emergency funding allows us to quickly support landowners impacted by recent wildfires and address immediate resource needs. Follow the link below to learn more about the California Wildfire Disaster Recovery funding pool: https://go.usa.gov/x7vgW For more general and technical information on post fire recovery assistance see Post-Fire Disaster Assistance: https://go.usa.gov/x7vgV For additional information about EQIP, contact your local service center. USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with NRCS, Farm Service Agency, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus . -NRCS- ________________________________________ https://content.govdelivery.com//USDANRCS/bulletins/2ae5803

Media Advisory Deadline to Seek Federal Disaster Assistance Extended Nov. 21, 2020 DR-4558-CA MA 003 Cal OES News Desk: 916-800-3943 ... FEMA News Desk: 916-718-8540 SBA: 916-847-2638 SACRAMENTO, Calif. The deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been extended for those impacted by the August Fires. WHO: Federal Emergency Management Agency WHAT: Individual Assistance registration deadline extension WHEN: Deadline to register is Dec. 11, 2020. WHERE: Butte, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Trinity, Tulare and Yolo counties. Applicants may register in the following ways: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. Download the FEMA Mobile App for smartphones. Call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available. For the latest information on wildfire recovery, visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4558 and follow the FEMA Region 9 Twitter account at https://twitter.com/femaregion9. ###

Press Release Disaster Assistance Deadlines Trinity County, CA (November 20, 2020) Trinity County has been included in the major disaster declaration for the California Wildfires (DR-4558-CA), providing access to Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. FEMA's individual assistance program provides grants to help eligible survivors with financial assistance that may include rent, home repair, home replacement and other disaster-related needs such as childcare, medical a...nd dental expenses. FEMA Assistance for Fire-Damaged Septic Systems and Wells is also available. Apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency online at www.disasterassistance.gov; by downloading the FEMA app to a smartphone or tablet; or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) between 7 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Pacific. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Saturday, November 21, 2020. Debris removal operations are underway in Trinity County. Phase 1 Debris Removal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at properties affected by the August Complex fire started on November 3, 2020. Phase 2 - removal of remaining burn debris is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2020. Property owners are urged to participate in Phase 2 as it results in removal of wildfire debris at no out-of-pocket cost to the property owner. Owners choosing to opt-out of Phase 2 assume the responsibility of removing debris at their own expense. Property owners who wish to participate in Phase 2 must complete a Right-of-Entry (ROE) Form. ROE forms have been mailed to property owners and lease lot holders. More information, and the ROE form, is https://www.trinitycounty.org/recovery/debrisremoval. The deadline to submit an ROE form for the Debris Removal Program is December 15, 2020. For up to date information and access to resources, please go to www.trinitycounty.org, call 530-623-8223, or email [email protected]. ###

News Release Three Days Left Wildfire Survivors Should Call FEMA Helpline or visit DisasterAssistance.gov by Dec. 11...Continue reading

Fact Sheet Details Matter When Filing a FEMA Appeal SACRAMENTO, Calif. Survivors who registered with FEMA for federal assistance due to one of California’s two 2020 wildfire disaster declarations receive letters containing the agency’s response to their application and the reason for that determination. If you have any questions about a letter from FEMA or what your next steps may be, you can get answers by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) betwe...en 7 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. PST. If you use a relay service, such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel, provide FEMA the specific number assigned to that service when you register. You have the right to appeal if you are dissatisfied with FEMA’s determination. A critical step in the appeals process is that you must write a letter to FEMA before your appeal can be considered. Simply submitting documents without a letter will not get the appeals process started. The letter must ask for a reconsideration and explain in detail why the appeal is being filed. Here is a checklist of what the letter should include: The applicant’s full name, address of pre-disaster residence and current phone number and address. The applicant must sign the letter. The appeal must be postmarked within 60 days of the date the applicant received FEMA’s initial ineligibility letter. The letter should include the statement, I hereby declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. The letter should be dated. The letter should include the applicant’s nine-digit FEMA application number and the disaster code. It will be either DR-4558-CA or DR-4569-CA. The letter should explain why the applicant believes FEMA should reconsider its original decision. There can be many different reasons. Examples are that you have additional losses from the wildfires that you didn’t report at the time you registered; you have obtained documentation of information that was missing at the time of the original registration, such as proof of ownership or residency; or you may now have estimates for repairs. If you do, include them. There are three ways to submit an appeal or to send FEMA missing documents: By mail to: FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville MD 20782-7055. By fax: 800-827-8112. With a personal FEMA online account. To create an account, go to DisasterAssistance.gov. Select the Create Account button at the bottom of the page and follow instructions. You can then upload your documents in the Upload Center. (This page takes you to the login if you are returning to add more documents: https://go.usa.gov/xUPX5.) 11/19/2020 ###

Trinity County Environmental Health 61 Airport RD Weaverville, CA 96093 530-623-1459... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trinity County, CA (November 13, 2020) Barry Creek, Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Update: Lab results confirmed the presence of the cyanotoxin microcystin in Barry Creek, near the headwaters of the Mad River. However, the concentration in the water was below drinking water health advisory levels. This harmful algal bloom (HAB) is caused by algal mats. Cyanotoxin concentrations within algal mats can be high, while cyanotoxin concentrations in the surrounding water are low. Therefore, we recommend avoiding contact with algal mat material. Animals, especially dogs and livestock, that consume algal mats may be at risk of cyanotoxin poisoning. If you suspect a cyanotoxin related illness, contact a medical professional or veterinarian immediately, and email [email protected]. For more information on how cyanotoxins can affect your livestock and for information to share with your veterinarian, go to: https://mywaterquality.ca.gov//reso/domestic_animals.html For more specific information regarding potentially toxic algal mats, go to: https://mywaterquality.ca.gov//reso/benthic_education.html For other questions or needs for fire recovery call: (530) 623-8223 or visit https://www.trinitycounty.org/Recovery

Nov. 10, 2020 DR-4558-CA NR 038 Cal OES News Desk: 916-800-3943 FEMA News Desk: 916-718-8540 SBA: 916-847-2638...Continue reading

Press Release August Complex Recovery Meeting Trinity County, CA (November 10, 2020) Trinity County is partnering with state and federal agencies to host a community meeting at the Ruth Lake Community Hall at 591 Van Duzen Rd. Mad River, CA 95526 on Thursday, November 12th at 4:00PM. Those impacted by the August Complex fire can learn about the Debris Removal Program, as well as assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistanc...e program. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all visitors will undergo a temperature check and must wear facial coverings and practice social distancing. Debris removal operations are underway in Trinity County. Phase 1 Debris Removal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at properties affected by the August Complex fire started on November 3, 2020. Phase 2 - removal of remaining burn debris will begin in December. Property owners are urged to participate in Phase 2 as it results in removal of wildfire debris at no out-of-pocket cost to the property owner. Owners choosing to opt-out of Phase 2 assume the responsibility of removing debris at their own expense and consequence. Property owners who wish to participate in Phase 2 must complete a Right-of-Entry (ROE) Form. ROE forms have been mailed to property owners and will be available at the meeting on November 12th. More information, and the ROE form, is https://www.trinitycounty.org/recovery/debrisremoval. Trinity County has been included in the major disaster declaration for the California Wildfires (DR-4558-CA), providing access to Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. FEMA's individual assistance program provides grants to help eligible survivors with financial assistance that may include rent, home repair, home replacement and other disaster-related needs such as childcare, medical and dental expenses. FEMA Assistance for Fire-Damaged Septic Systems and Wells is also available. Apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency online at www.disasterassistance.gov; by downloading the FEMA app to a smartphone or tablet; or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) between 7 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Pacific. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is November 23, 2020. For up to date information and access to resources, please go to www.trinitycounty.org, call 530-623-8223, or email [email protected]. ###

DR4558CA NR037 - Wildfire Survivors Must Apply To Extend Time For FEMA Rental Assistance 11-09-20 Nov. 9, 2020 DR-4558-CA NR 037 Cal OES News Desk: 916-800-3943...Continue reading

CORRECTION: The initial press release identified the potentially contaminated creek as Berry Creek. The potentially contaminated creek is Barry Creek. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: STREAMS/WELLS IMPACTED BY FIRE MAY BE UNSAFE TO DRINK... Trinity County Environmental Health wants to share the following statement of concern about water use in the areas impacted by or downstream from the August Complex Fire. POTENTIAL GROUND AND SURFACE WATER CONTAMINATION Trinity County Environmental Health has identified possible Cyanobacteria in Barry Creek, a tributary to Mad River and Ruth Lake. Drinking water may be impacted downstream. Out of an abundance of caution, we are warning people who use seep wells or other shallow forms of surface water diversion, to not drink from that water source at this time due to the uncertainty of the contents in the water. Boiling water DOES NOT resolve the issue with contaminants. Trinity County Environmental Health will collect and send water samples for analysis. Anyone that is drinking water from a well that could be shallow or that has sustained fire damage should contact Environmental Health at 530-623-1459, as it may be unsafe to drink. ###

Press Release Local Assistance Center Trinity County, CA (November 2, 2020) Trinity County residents affected by the August Complex Fire can get help at the Local Assistance Center (LAC) that opened starting Thursday, October 29, 2020. The LAC can help with replacing documents (such as drivers licenses, identification cards and vital records). Local, state, and federal agencies, as well as community... organizations are available to answer questions, refer residents to resources and services and take applications for disaster assistance. The LAC is located at the Ruth Lake Community Hall at 591 Van Duzen Rd. Mad River, CA 95526. Dates of operation have been extended to Tuesday, November 10th. Hours of operation are 10:00AM to 4:00PM. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all visitors must wear facial coverings and practice social distancing. The agencies that will be present at the LAC will include: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) California Department of Insurance (CDI) Employment Development Department (EDD) California Department of Public Health - Vital Records (CDPH) California Department of Social Services (CDSS) American Red Cross Trinity County Health and Human Services CalFresh Trinity County Behavioral Health Services Trinity County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder/Elections (11/2, 11/6, 11/10) Trinity County Environmental Health (11/3, 11/4) The following agencies will have information available: California Department of Tax & Fee Admin. (CDTFA) Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet) Housing and Community Development (HCD) California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Trinity County Department of Agriculture USDA Farm Service Agency Lions Club This information is subject to change. For up to date information and access to resources, please go to www.trinitycounty.org, call 530-623-8223, or email [email protected]. ###

PRESS RELEASE DEBRIS REMOVAL TRINITY COUNTY, CA (October 28, 2020) California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will be assisting the County and property owners impacted by the August Complex Fire. This help will consist of two phases. Phase one is removal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from the properties effected, starting on November 2, 2020. This will be followed up with phase two removal of remaining burn debris in cooperation with property owners..., CalRecycle (California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery), CalOES (California Office of Emergency Services), and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). HHW must be handled separately from and prior to addressing other burn debris. Further, neither HHW nor burn debris can be taken to local landfills. Because HHW is dangerous, Residents are strongly urged to leave all HHW in place and to not remove any HHW or damaged containers of HHW from their properties. HHW includes unused or leftover portions of products that contain toxic chemicals. Products labeled Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Flammable, or Corrosive are considered hazardous. See below list for examples of HHW. Because of the hazards of HHW to the Community, HHW must be cleaned up. This may include the need to enter the property without the owner’s permission with the sole intent of removing HHW, which is permitted by the County’s emergency declaration, and State/Federal Law. Following the HHW removal, County Staff will be in contact with all property owners to initiate phase two for removal of the remaining burn debris from the property. County, State, and Federal workers will not enter a property for burn debris removal without the express written consent of the home owner, unless it meets the HHW criteria as stated above. As all other burn debris removal needs homeowner’s permission, it is critical that all effected owners contact the County immediately to begin this phase two process. Examples of Household Hazardous Waste: Aerosols Antifreeze Solvents Auto Batteries Auto Fluids Used Oil and Oil Filters Household Cleaners Fertilizer Pesticides Latex / Oil-Based Paint Pool Chemicals Propane Tanks (less than 30 gallon) For up to date information and resources, go to www.trinitycounty.org/recovery, email [email protected], or call 530-623-8223. #

A FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center opens Thursday, Oct. 29, in Trinity County to serve August Complex wildfire survivors. It is located at Ruth Lake Community Hall, 591 Van Duzen Rd., Mad River, CA 95526. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 4. The center is part of the ongoing response and recovery mission for FEMA and the State of California to support survivors. It serves as a point of information for eligible individuals and families. Surv...ivors can register with FEMA for federal aid in one of three ways: online at www.disasterassistance.gov; by downloading the FEMA app to a smartphone or tablet; or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) between 7 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. PDT. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel, should provide FEMA with the specific number assigned to that service when they register. The helpline staff can also answer questions about applications already submitted. Deadline to register is Nov. 21. Registration enables FEMA to determine residents’ eligibility for financial assistance that may include rent, home repair, home replacement and other serious disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation and medical, funeral or dental expenses. For the latest information on wildfire recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4558 and follow the FEMA Region 9 Twitter account at twitter.com/femaregion9. ### https://www.fema.gov//mobile-registration-intake-center-op

Trinity County Agriculture Department is compiling a list of Producers who have lost their livestock and/or winter feed due to the August Complex Wildfire. Please contact the Agriculture Department at 530-623-1356, either Angela Blanchard (Deputy Agricultural Commissioner) or Joseph Moreo (Agricultural Commissioner), or go to https://s.surveyplanet.com/wi0_1uErh to take a small survey.

American Red Cross Immediate Financial Assistance California Gold Country Wildfires Deadline to Apply: extended to Friday, November 6, 2020... The August Complex Fire, the North Complex Fire, the Slater/Devil Fires, the Zogg Fire and the Glass Fire Whether you own or rent, if your home was destroyed or sustained major damage you can contact the American Red Cross to complete an application for financial assistance. Call: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) prompt #4 Deadline to Apply: extended to Friday, November 6, 2020 Eligibility Requirements: Applicant’s identity and proof of residence must be verifiable Applicant’s pre-disaster primary residence is in a confirmed disaster-impacted geographic area. Applicant is the head of household and is not listed as a household member on any other Red Cross assistance application. Applicant’s primary residence suffered major damage or was destroyed, as verified by CAL FIRE or the Red Cross. For additional details: www.redcross.org/cawildfires All Red Cross services, including financial assistance, are available to individuals regardless of nationality, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. The Red Cross is a charity, not a government agency and people do not need to be American citizens to receive help. Our financial assistance is not a loan and does not need to be repaid

Trinity County has been included in the major disaster declaration for the California Widlfires (DR-4558-CA), providing access to Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. FEMA's individual assistance program provides grants to help eligible survivors with financial assistance that may include rent, home repair, home replacement and other disaster-related needs such as childcare, medical and dental expenses. Apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Managem...ent Agency online at www.disasterassistance.gov; by downloading the FEMA app to a smartphone or tablet at https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/app, or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) between 7 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Pacific. The deadline to apply for assistance with FEMA is November 23, 2020.

LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER Opening: Thursday, October 29th Location: Ruth Lake Community Hall 591 Van Duzen Rd.... Mad River, CA 95526 Phone: (530) 623-8223 Email: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Thursday, October 29th through Wednesday, November 4th Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm (including Saturday and Sunday) The agencies that will be present at the LAC will include: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) California Department of Insurance (CDI) Employment Development Department (EDD) California Department of Public Health - Vital Records (CDPH) California Department of Social Services (CDSS) American Red Cross Trinity County Health and Human Services - CalFresh Trinity County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder/Elections (10/30, 11/2) Lions Club (10/29, 11/1) Trinity County Environmental Health (10/29, 11/2, 11/3) - will be at the LAC on Thursday, October 29th at 11:00AM to provide information on the Debris Removal process and will be available throughout the day to answer questions. The following agencies will have information available: California Department of Tax & Fee Admin. (CDTFA) Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet) Housing and Community Development (HCD) California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Trinity County Behavioral Health Services Trinity County Department of Agriculture USDA Farm Service Agency Human Response Network For up to date information and resources, go to www.trinitycounty.org/recovery, email [email protected], or call 530-623-8223.

Why do I have a red tag on my property? Kristy Anderson of Trinity County Environmental Health shares important information red tags and the hazards associated with fire debris.

Great Basin National Incident Management Team #1 would like to express our gratitude for your cooperation and assistance during our time on the #AugustComplex - #NWZone and #NEZone! #FireYear2020

Emily Spates is the pilot for a Bell 407 firefighting helicopter. She is one of an elite group of firefighting pilots and part of an even smaller group of women firefighting pilots working on the #AugustComplexFire in California. #FireYear2020

On the #AugustComplex, part of the logistical challenge of wildland firefighting is setting up operations in remote locations. Some of this wizardry is having a #MobileRetardantBase near the wildfire to minimize the distance helicopters have to fly to deliver the retardant to areas to where it is needed on the fire. #NEZone #NWZone #FireYear2020

FINAL Operational Briefing for the #AugustComplex from @GreatBasinTeam#1 on October 25. Red flag warnings and a transition in incident management teams. #NWZone and #NEZone #FireYear2020 #AugustComplex (All Zones)... 1,032,597 acres 93% Contained 880 personnel See more

#AugustComplexNEZone and #AugustComplexNWZone Update for Oct. 25, 2020 The #AugustComplex is 1,032,597 acres, 95% contained Today, warm and dry weather returns. Temperatures will reach 80 degrees, and relative humidity will drop to single digits. Winds will be variable, 6 to 12 mph with gusts to 30. At 11:00 am, a RED FLAG FIRE WEATHER WARNING will be in place. The unseasonably warm, dry, and windy weather pattern is expected to continue through Wednesday. ... For more information, visit --> https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/

The #AugustComplexFire began on August 16, 2020 after storms created hundreds of lightning strikes in the region. Six fires started from the lightning and grew. In just four days 35 fires were burning in the extremely dry forests of northern California. The fires roared through the crispy-dry brush and forests, eventually burning into one mega-fire, with more than 1 million acres burning across portions of Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, Tehama, Glenn, Lake and Colusa counties.... The giant fire burned on the Mendocino, Shasta Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests. As the fire consumed the landscape, 3,022 people were evacuated, one firefighter was tragically killed, and an estimated 353 homes and 528 structures were burned. The Great Basin National Incident Management Team #1, under the command of Incident Commander Evans Kuo, assumed management of the northwest zone of the fire working in partnership with three other Type 1 teams.

Please be cautious today and remember #OnlyYou can prevent #OneLessSpark! #AugustComplex #FireYear2020

#AugustComplexNWZone and #AugustComplexNEZone operational briefing for October 24. #AugustComplex (All Zones) 1,032,497 acres 93% Contained 991 personnel #FireYear2020

#AugustComplexNEZone and #AugustComplexNWZone Update for Oct. 24, 2020 The #AugustComplex is 1,032,497 acres, 93% contained For more information, visit-- > https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/ ... #FireYear2020

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a #FireWeatherWatch for the #AugustComplexNWZone and #AugustComplexNEZone from Sunday AM through Tuesday AM. Forested conditions include east-northeast winds from 20 to 30 mph with ridgetop gusts up to 50 mph will be possible. Those winds combined with humidity values in the single digits and dry vegetation will yield critical to locally extremely critical fire weather conditions across portions of northwest California. #OneLessSpark #FireYear2020

Oct 23 Operations Briefing: #AugustComplex #NWZone and #NEZone. Operations Section Chief Brett Waters gives the morning operations briefing for the North Zone of the August Complex. Cooler weather and clouds will aid firefighters. #AugustComplex (All Zones) 1,032,264 acres 91% Contained... 991 personnel #FireYear2020 See more

U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest and U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest will continue the Region-wide fire restrictions through October 30, 2020. The restrictions prohibit using a fire, campfire, stove or smoking on National Forest land. Please read the order for information on exemption. #OneLessSpark #OnlyYou

#AugustComplexNEZone and #AugustComplexNWZone Update for Oct. 23, 2020 The #AugustComplex Fire is 1,032,264 acres, 91% contained. A RED FLAG FIRE WEATHER WARNING will remain in effect until 11 am today. The morning will begin warm and dry. Temperatures may climb as high as 85-degrees. In the early afternoon cooler offshore air will push into the area. Wind direction will change from northeast to a northwest and clouds will begin to accumulate. As cloud cover increases tempera...tures will moderate and relative humidity will increase. These changes will moderate fire behavior. For more information, please visit -- > inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/

#SmokeOutlook for the #AugustComplex on October 23 North Central California - Special Statement - The Red Flag Warning will be lifted late morning today. #AugustComplexNWZone... #AugustComplexNEZone #FireYear2020 See more

#AugustComplexNEZone and #AugustComplexNWZone Update for Oct. 22, 2020 The #AugustComplex Fire is 1,032,157 acres, 91% contained. RED FLAG FIRE WEATHER WARNING - Today will be sunny and warmer, with high temperatures ranging from 82 to 92 degrees across the fire area. Minimum humidity levels will be in the teens at lower elevations and between 8 to 12 percent at ridge tops. Winds will be from the north northeast and will be mild on lower slopes and valleys. At higher elevat...ions, winds will be 20 mph with gusts to 30. For more information, visit -- > https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/news/6983/

#SmokeOutlook for the #AugustComplex on October 22. North Central California Special Statement ... The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning through Friday due to dry conditions and increasing winds. #AugustComplexNWZone #AugustComplexNEZone #FireYear2020

#AugustComplexNEZone and #AugustComplexNWZone Update for Oct. 21, 2020 The #AugustComplex Fire is 1,067,355 acres, 91% contained. More information can be found at -- > https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the #AugustComplexNWZone and #AugustComplexNEZone starting tomorrow morning through Friday due to dry conditions and increasing winds. #FireYear2020

#SmokeOutlook for the #AugustComplex on October 21. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning starting tomorrow morning through Friday due to dry conditions and increasing winds. North Central California Outlook: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outloo/NorthCentralCalifornia... #AugustComplexNWZone #AugustComplexNEZone #FireYear2020

An additional 5% Containment was reached overnight on the #NEZone of the #AugustComplex. It is now 90% contained!!

With firefighters making great progress in efforts to contain the #AugustComplex, hundreds of miles of fire hose, pumps and related plumbing are being removed from areas no longer threatened by the fire. This process is called backhauling. Information officer Brian Lewatch takes us to the fire camp near Dinsmore, where members of the California Concervation Corps (CCC) are doing great work sorting and re-rolling hose that may be able to help with firefighting efforts elsewhere. August Complex (All Zones) 1,032,264 Acres 91% Contained

#AugustComplexNEZone and #AugustComplexNWZone Update for Oct. 20, 2020 The #AugustComplex Fire is 1,032,264 acres, 91% contained.

#SmokeOutlook for the #AugustComplex on October 20. Find Smoke Outlooks online: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/NorthernCentralValley https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/Nor#AugustComplex... #AugustComplexNWZone #AugustComplexNEZone #AugustComplexSouthZone #FireYear2020

#AugustComplex evacuation orders and evacuation warnings have been updated, please visit the TrinityCounty Sheriff for more detailed information. #AugustComplexNWZone #AugustComplexNEZone #FireYear2020

The August Complex has reached #1,032.264 acres and 88% contained. The Northeast Zone is at 272,089 acres and 85% contained. Watch the video to learn more: http...s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jReXWuy-44c Today the Mad River Hotshots will mop up and secure fireline in the South Fork Trinity River north of Hwy 36. In other areas, firefighters will patrol contained firelines, backhaul equipment and continue suppression repair work as appropriate. Great Basin Team 2 is preparing to transition the Northeast Zone of the fire to Great Basin Team 1, which is currently managing the Northwest Zone. Fire Info Phone Line: 530-628-0039 Email: [email protected] Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/ Subscribe to the August Complex Fire 2020 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd18QKmKBwIrT1eHr7N1Opg #AugustComplex #AugustComplexFire #FireYear2020 #IfYouFlyWeCant #AugustComplexNorthZone #AugustComplexNEZone

#AugustComplexNEZone and #AugustComplexNWZone Update for Oct. 19, 2020 The #AugustComplex Fire is 1,032,264 acres, 88% contained.

#SmokeOutlook for the #AugustComplex on October 19. There are two Smoke Outlooks to address impacted communities: a North-Central Coast Outlook and a Northern Central Valley Find Smoke Outlooks online:... https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/NorthernCentralValley https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/Nor#AugustComplex #AugustComplexNWZone #AugustComplexNEZone #AugustComplexSouthZone #FireYear2020

Today is the last operational shift for 230 Marines from the 7th Engineer Support Battalion 1st Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Pendleton. These Marines cont...ributed to miles of containment line across the zone--from building and strengthening line to mopping up. We thank all these firefighters for their hard work and contributions on the Northeast Zone of the August Complex. Watch the video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLbsLdzi2UQ Fire Info Phone Line: 530-628-0039 Email: [email protected] Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/ Subscribe to the August Complex Fire 2020 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd18QKmKBwIrT1eHr7N1Opg #AugustComplex #AugustComplexFire #FireYear2020 #IfYouFlyWeCant #AugustComplexNorthZone #AugustComplexNEZone

#AugustComplexNEZone and #AugustComplexNWZone Update for Oct. 18, 2020 The #AugustComplex Fire is 1,032,264 acres, 86% contained.

More containment and a reduction in evacuations to report. Operations Section Chief Brett Waters gives the morning operations briefing for the #nwzone of the August Complex. #AugustComplex (All Zones) 1,032,264 acres 86% Contained 2,508 personnel... #FireYear2020 See more

#SmokeOutlook for the #AugustComplex on October 18. There are two Smoke Outlooks to address impacted communities: a North-Central Coast Outlook and a Northern Central Valley Outlook. Find Smoke Outlooks online:... https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/NorthernCentralValley https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/Nor#AugustComplex #AugustCompleFire #FireYear2020

#AugustComplex Virtual Community with #NEZone and #NWZone planned for Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7 p.m. Join us LIVE on U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest or U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest

#AugustComplex update from Caltrans District 2 concerning State Route 36 Single Time Openings. #AugustComplexNWZone #AugustComplexNEZone #FireYear2020

#AugustComplex Virtual Community with #NEZone and #NWZone planned for Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7 p.m. Join us LIVE on U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest or U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest.

#AugustComplexNortheastZone and #AugustComplexNorthwestZone Update for October 17th, 2020 The #AugustComplex Fire is 1,032,209 acres, 80% contained. Weather: No Red Flag Warning for today. Over the fire area, sunny skies have allowed the temperature to climb into the upper 70s to upper 80s with some 90-degree readings at the lowest elevations. Relative humidity values are expected to be in the 15 to 20 percent range and the wind along the midslopes and ridges was from the no...Continue reading

Operations Section Chief Brett Waters has today's operations briefing for the #nwzone August Complex (All Zones) 1,032,209 acres 80% Contained 2,574 personnel... #AugustComplex See more

From the #nwzone fire line, Information Officer Kyle Warden caught up with Field Operations Section Chief Tyler Monroe late this afternoon, to get an update on today's firefighting efforts. Today was the second consecutive day of Red Flag conditions - a combination of warm, dry temperatures and strong winds. #AugustComplex

#AugustComplex update for Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Orders from the Trinity County Sheriff. #AugustComplexNEZone #AugustComplexNWZone #FireYear2020

Trinity County's Sheriff has issued an updated Evacuation Order for residents in the Kettenpom/Zenia area while second consecutive day of Red Flag critical fire conditions is underway. Here is the latest in today's Operations Briefing from the #nwzone. #AugustComplex Total Acreage (All Zones) 1,032,182 Containment: 78%