Peninsula Fire Protection District

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 120 PM PST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...Strong Winds over Interior Northern California...... .Strong north to east winds are forecast over interior northern California beginning late Sunday night and lasting into Tuesday evening. The winds are expected to be strong enough to damage trees and cause power outages. The strongest winds are expected to be Monday night and Tuesday over most of the area. The strong winds are the result of the difference in pressure between a strong low pressure system moving over the area on Monday and strong high pressure building in behind it Monday night and Tuesday. Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon 120 PM PST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph, and locally higher than 75 mph over the higher exposed peaks. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong north to east winds are forecast to develop late Sunday night and continue through Tuesday evening. The strongest winds may occur overnight and into the morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. &&

Public Health with the help of our local Heath Care Facilities will be holding COVID vaccination clinics for 75 years and older next week. Registration does NOT start until Tuesday, January 19th. Please see flyer for more information or go to our website www.plumascounty.us

Plumas County residents who are 75 and older have the chance to receive a vaccine next week. Public Health released the information this afternoon, and said tha...t though the state has prioritized any person 65 or older to receive vaccination, "due to our very limited supply, Plumas County at this time will start to vaccinate 75 and older with the hopes we will receive more vaccines."... https://www.plumasnews.com/public-health-announces-vaccine/

Covid testing Portola January 9

Plumas County is now back in the purple tier and no longer under the state's stay home order. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement late this afternoon. Even ...though the Greater Sacramento Region (of which Plumas is a part) still only has 9.4 ICU capacity, it's forecasted to improve based on the current case rate. Public Health Director Andrew Woodruff confirmed the news this evening.... https://www.plumasnews.com/plumas-out-of-stay-home-order-b/

Welcome to the newest Firewise Community. Lake Almanor Peninsula Firewise. This Firewise group consists of Peninsula Drive outside the Country Club, Lake Almanor Pines as well as Bailey Creek and Foxwood. ... Please follow the link for their newsletter and more info. https://www.peninsulafire.net/lake-almanor-firewise-group

Mass testing event in Greenville. Saturday January 16

May the New Year start with fresh joys and a life filled with peace. May you experience warmth, togetherness and prosperity. Happy New Year!

What to Expect During your Visit to The Lake Almanor Clinic while at Seneca Healthcare District. Due to COVID-19 policies and procedures, a visit to the clinic ...may look a little different than normal. When taking a trip to the clinic this season make sure to bring a coat. The doors to the clinic are locked so that all people entering the facility can be screened prior to entry. Once you reach the doors to the clinic please ring the bell which is a white button located on the door. Ringing the bell alerts the medical office staff that someone is at the door. Please be patient in waiting for this person to come as they may be assisting another person and will be with you as soon as possible. Once the medical office staff has reached the door, they will step outside with you to do a screening; which includes taking your temperature, a short questionnaire in regards to common COVID-19 symptoms and confirming that you have an appropriate mask (no exhalation valves allowed). If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you to wear while within the facility. Find out more information here: https://senecahospital.org//123120-What-to-Expect-Clinic-V

Update on COVID-19 vaccinations in Plumas County.

Just some info for everyone, as we get a lot of questions on what the different level of chain controls are in California. R-1 and R-2 are the most common condi...tions. A highway will often be closed before an R-3 condition is imposed. Some local areas may use variations of these designations. You must follow the directions on the signs posted for chain controls or any instructions given by Caltrans or CHP personnel at chain control check points, even if these are at variance with broadcast road condition reports or information contained herein. https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 953 AM PST Sat Dec 26 2020 Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-... West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 953 AM PST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 4500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow showers occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Until 1 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Don’t worry, Plumas County, we got him! We hope you and your families have a great Christmas! we do not own the rights to the music in this video

From our families to yours. Greetings, love, and grand hopes for the new year. Have a happy and safe holiday season.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 230 AM PST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...Impactful Winter Storm Expected for the Holiday Weekend...... .A winter storm will bring impactful winter weather across interior northern California this weekend. Heavy mountain snow is expected across the Coastal Range, the southern Cascades, western Plumas County and the northern Sierra with this storm resulting in difficult mountain travel by midday Friday into the evening, continuing through Saturday. If traveling in the mountains, carry chains, extra warm clothing and food, and be prepared for significant travel delays. Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 230 AM PST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches, with localized amounts up to 2 feet over the peaks, are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County, Lassen Volcanic National Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada including Interstate 80 over Donner Pass and Highway 50 over Echo Summit. * WHEN...4 PM Friday to 4 PM Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

HOLIDAY WINTER STORM: Below are the latest cross sections from US National Weather Service Sacramento California for the incoming winter storm expected Friday t...hrough Saturday morning. Snow levels are expected to start around 2500'-3500' and then rise to 4000'-6000' feet. Several roadways are expected to be impacted including Highway 36W & 36E, Highway 44, Highway 70, Highway 89, Highway 299E & 299W, and Interstate 5. As always, please check road conditions before leaving with Quickmaps (https://bit.ly/2Wn2JaA) or by calling the Caltrans Highway Information Network at 1-800-427-7623.

The generosity this year was outstanding and I am proud of the response from our community. It was the most toys collected at station 2 I have ever seen.

Plumas County Public Health received notification of twelve positive COVID-19 test results; five residents from Southern Region (American Valley), three residen...ts in Eastern Region (Graeagle/ Portola), three residents in Northern Region (Indian Valley), and one resident in the Western Region (Chester/Lake Almanor) for a total of 397. Contact tracing investigations have started. If an exposed resident is identified during the investigation, the resident will be contacted by a member of the Public Health COVID-19 Response Team for further screening. See more

Its the most wonderful time of the year. It can also be the most dangerous. Christmas lights, candles, winter driving, Christmas Trees. Please keep trees watered and never let candles burn unattended. Always allow added time for commutes and driving as you know the weather changes and roads can become treacherous quickly.

Nice and slow !!!

Affected Area Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Description ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...... WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. WHEN...9 PM today to 10 AM Thursday. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. More Information ...Mountain Snow Expected into Thursday... .A storm system will move into Northern California later today bringing periods of heavy snow across the mountains of Western Plumas County and the Sierra Nevada tonight into Thursday morning. Snow levels start out near pass levels this evening, decreasing to around 4000 to 5000 feet Thursday morning. The heaviest snow is expected tonight into Thursday morning mainly above 5500 feet with hazardous mountain travel anticipated during this time. If traveling in the mountains, carry chains, extra warm clothing and food, and be prepared for significant travel delays

For Immediate Release: From: Public Information Officer Lori Beatley Plumas County has First Reported COVID-19 Death On December 14, 2020, Plumas County Public Health was notified of the first COVID-19 death in the county. The resident who passed away was under a physician’s care and was in their late 70’s with underlying medical conditions. Plumas County Public Health extends our sincerest condolences to the resident’s family and friends.... Our community is experiencing a broad surge in COVID-19 spread locally. It is critical that individuals and organizations take action to slow the spread of the virus by following all applicable guidance and recommendations and carefully reviewing new recommendations and direction as it is issued. The following mitigating practices are vital in slowing the spread of COVID-19: Wear face coverings while in public places or while interacting with others not in your household Frequent hand washing Physical distancing with those not in your household Avoid social gatherings with those not from your household Travel for essential purposes only There is some light at the end of the tunnel with viable vaccines being available within the next couple of months; which will help us slow the spread of this virus. Plumas County must continue to come together to protect our most vulnerable, our local businesses and our healthcare system. If you have any questions please contact the Plumas County COVID-19 informational phone line 530-283-6400 or send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit our website at www.plumascounty.us See more

Very icy out there in some spots. If commuting please allow yourself a little extra time.

19 positive COVID-19 test results; two residents from the Western Region (Chester/ Lake Almanor), six residents from Southern Region (American Valley), three re...sidents in Eastern Region (Graeagle/ Portola), and eight residents from the Northern (Indian Valley/Greenville) for a total of 335. See more

This went into effect last night but FYI you may get an alert on your phone

Special Weather Statement until FRI 3:00 PM PST Action Recommended Avoid the subject event as per the instructions Issued By... Reno - NV, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties Description ...TWO WINTER WEATHER SYSTEMS TO BRING PERIODS OF TRAVEL DIFFICULTY THIS WEEKEND ... A pair of weak winter storms will bring rain and snow along with breezy winds to the region this weekend. There will be several transitions between rain and snow for areas below 7000 feet as snow levels fluctuate through the weekend. TIMING: The first system will arrive Friday evening into Saturday with a second system on Sunday. SNOW LEVELS: Starting around 4000 feet Friday evening and rising to 6500-7000 feet by mid-morning Saturday through the first system. Snow levels will start around 6000-7500 feet (lowest near the Oregon border) early Sunday morning and falling to 4500-5500 feet by Sunday night. Snow totals will vary greatly due to the fluctuating snow levels during the two systems, with the highest totals in the High Sierra. Much of western Nevada, including the greater Reno- Sparks-Carson City areas will most likely see a dusting of snow at best, with the majority of the light precipitation expected to be rain. The one exception will be areas of northeast California into northwest Nevada, north of a Portola-Lovelock line, which could see up to a couple inches. The snow will be rather heavy and wet at times, which can make travel more difficult. If you have travel plans this weekend, especially across Sierra passes, be sure to check with CalTrans and NDOT for the latest on road conditions and chain controls.

Please see attached press release regarding the Regional Stay home order is in effect for Plumas County. There will also be a Livestream today at 3:00 pm on Plumas Health and Wellness Facebook page. The livestream will discuss the Regional Stay Home order as well as the current impact of the surge of COVID cases on Plumas County healthcare system. Please disseminate information within your organization as well as the general public. Thank you,... Lori Beatley Health Education Coordinator Emergency Preparedness

Firewise information for the area outside LACC

Free COVID-19 Mass testing event Dec 09, 2020 ~ 9-11 AM. Please wear a mask and remain in vehicles during the testing. If there are any positive results, individuals will be notified by PCPHA. There will be no phone call for negative results.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day occurs on December 7 of each year, designated in memory of the lives lost in the 1941 attack and to remember that we enjoy freedom thanks to their sacrifice. The attack claimed the lives of 2,334 servicemen and servicewomen and wounded another 1,143. On Monday, December 7, 2020 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset to honor those who died as a result of the attack on U.S. military forces in Hawaii.

Please see Press Release regarding the state's Regional Stay Home Order. For a copy of the press release you can go to our county website www.plumascounty.us and select the COVID tab.

The monthly siren test will happen today at 1pm

Following a few simple tips can help make your holidays fire-safe: Water your live Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is a fire hazard. Trees too close to a heat source cause 1 in every 4 winter fires.... Make sure you are using the right lights. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Choose holiday decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant. Keep lit candles away from decorations and things that can burn. More than 1/3 of home decoration fires are started by candles. Consider using flameless candles, they look very similar and are safer. Blow out lit candles and turn off all light strings and decorations when leaving the room or going to bed. Make sure your decorations don’t block windows and doors.

Plumas County has been moved to the Purple Tier effective tomorrow, Sunday November 29th. Please see press release for more information or go to www.plumascounty.us and click on the COVID-19 tab.

Have a very Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

According to the state, Plumas County stays in the Red Tier. See press release for more information or you can go to county website at www.plumascounty.us and click on the COVID-19 tab.

Plumas County Public Health received notification of four positive COVID-19 test results for two residents from the Southern Region (American Valley), one resid...ent from the Western Region (Chester/ Lake Almanor), and one resident from the Eastern Region (Portola/ Graeagle) for a total of 165. new positive residents are related to already identified positive individuals. Contact tracing investigations have started. If an exposed resident is identified during the investigation, the resident will be contacted by a member of the Public Health COVID-19 Response Team for further screening. See more

Please see attached press release regarding the state's press conference today and Plumas County moving to the Red Tier.

Thank you all veterans for your service and sacrifices. And extra thank you to the veterans on staff at Peninsula Fire. They served in the US Army, US Navy and the US Marines.

Did you know? As a percentage, Plumas County has more veterans than any other county in California. Please contact the Veteran’s Services Office at 530-283-627...5 if you know a veteran in need of assistance. Additionally, the third annual Veteran’s Stand Down will be Nov. 20-21 at Springs of Hope Fellowship. www.tpcvc.com

LACC Evacuation Drill article

Issued By Sacramento - CA, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Description... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially Saturday night into Sunday over Sierra passes. For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. For the Winter Storm Warning, total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 4000 feet, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, 10 AM to 10 PM Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, 4 PM Saturday to 4 PM Sunday. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. More Information ...First High Elevation Snow of the Season Friday into the Weekend... .The first winter storm of the season will bring periods of light to locally moderate snow to the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada and mountains of Western Plumas County Friday into the weekend. Snow levels above pass levels fall to 4000-5000 feet early Friday night. There may be some lighter precipitation by Saturday morning through afternoon, before possible heavier additional snow moves through early Saturday night through Sunday. Mountain travel delays, chain controls, and slippery road conditions are possible, especially during the overnight hours

Plumas County has moved from the Yellow Tier to the more restrictive Orange Tier. For more information on how this move will affect local businesses and activit...ies you can go to the state's website at https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ For a copy of the press release you can go to www.plumascounty.us See more

Calfire and PCSO speaking about evacuations at the LACC evacuation drill. Thank you to all agencies that took part in this event. Plumas County Sheriff, Calfire - Lassen, Modoc, Plumas Unit, Caltrans, Lake Almanor Country Club

The LACC firewise voluntary evacuation drill is beginning. The siren is a one minute test only. Please utilize the evacuation route of Peninsula Drive to A13. Meeting point is the snow mobile park at Hwy 36 and A13.

Today at 1pm will be the monthly outdoor evacuation siren test. The sirens will sound for one minute. In addition - Peninsula Fire District will be sounding the Emergency Siren located at 801 Golf Club Road on Wednesday November 4, 2020 at 10:00am for the LACC Practice Evacuation Drill. The Siren will sound for one (1) minute, this will be considered an additional test and is not a true emergency. ... In the event of a true emergency the siren will sound for 3 minutes.

Time change this weekend! Make sure to change your batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.

Christmas tree permits available online or by mail

Plumas County Public Health received notification of three positive COVID-19 test results for three residents in the Western (Chester/Lake Almanor) region for a... total of 79 cases to date. A contact tracing investigation has been initiated in all cases. If an exposed resident is identified during the investigation, the resident will be contacted by a member of the Public Health COVID-19 Response Team for further screening. Please see the map. See more

For the LACC Community. Evacuation drill information for November 4

Thankfully things improved and they did not have to shut off our power. This has been a power outage drill. But seriously, we live in an area that can have unannounced outages anytime. As part of living in our beautiful area, we need to be prepared for anything nature and man can throw our way. Preparation is preferable to reaction

Some of us may be getting ready for the power safety shutoff scheduled potentially for later today. Those with permanent units should still check the fuel level of choice and as always the oil and make sure the unit is in operational condition. For those of us with portable units we should do the same as well as to remember the following. Do not run your generator indoors or near doors or windows. Exhaust is a killer Never plug into the home electrical system. You could poten...tially cause backfeed and injure or kill employees working on power lines. When you have run out of fuel, let the unit cool before attempting to fill tank. Spilling gas on a hot object can cause a fire. And there are other considerations as well. Attached is a brief handout from PG&E regarding generator safety. https://www.pge.com//electricgenerator/generator_safety.pdf

Peninsula Evacuation Map

New press release regarding Covid in Plumas County

UPDATE 10/21/2020 at 2:37 PM PG&E has indicated the power shutoff is now expected to effect 434 customers in the area of Bucks Lake and the Feather River Canyo...n west of the Rush Creek area. Citizens should visit the PG&E website to see if they will be effected and when. https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/ ******************* PG&E has notified us they may need to shut power off to portions of Plumas County between 10/21 and 10/23 for a potential Diablo Wind event across Northern California. According to PG&E, as of today the effected population will be approximately 347 customers in the La Porte/Little Grass Valley Reservoir area. We will continue to monitor and post updates if new information becomes available. Although they have only indicated the southernmost portion of our county being effected, please know this information could change at any time. See more

Evacuating early during a disaster won’t only protect your family but will help firefighters respond more quickly. Leave early to give yourself and everyone the best chance in getting to safety. #CBODirect #EvacuateEarly #DisasterPrep #WildfireSafety

From US National Weather Service Sacramento California: Red Flag Warning in effect from 5 a.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Friday (October 14-16).

On October 6, 2020, Plumas County was placed on the Yellow Tier by the state; which is the least restrictive tier. Obviously, we want to continue to stay on the Yellow Tier, so in order to encourage our businesses and our community to continue to practice mitigating precautions and remind everyone we are not back to normal Public Health has created a media campaign: Doing Yellow Well https://www.plumascounty.us//Novel-Coronavirus-2019-COVID-

SR-70 Update Sgt. Brothers (great name) just came from the daily briefing and all agencies have agreed that SR-70 is safe to open. There will be one way tr...affic control from Rock Creek Bridge to Tobin Bridge. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PASS OTHER CARS OR THE PILOT CAR WITHIN THE CLOSURE. There are still multiple agencies blocking the lanes in multiple locations. SR-70 is subject to close at anytime. See more

TRAFFIC ADVISORY (PLUMAS COUNTY) - State Route 70 is now open to one-way traffic control with a pilot car between Rock Crest and Rock Creek. However, the road can be subject to a full closure at any time due to fire activity.

FYI the monthly test of the Outdoor Emergency Siren System will take place October 6 at 1PM

Plan accordingly

Halloween info from Plumas county

Fly the United States Flag at Half-Staff on Sunday, October 4th, 2020 in Honor of National Firefighters Memorial Day ... The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. The 39th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 4, 2020, to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty. In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY (LASSEN COUNTY): Blast work is scheduled for SR-36 east of Coppervale at 2PM Thursday and 2PM Friday. Delays of up to 45 minutes are expected f...or traffic in both directions while crews complete blast work and clear debris. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes to avoid delays. See more