Understanding Our New Wildfire Crisis: Can We Tame the Blazing Beast?
Since 2015, our region has endured an unprecedented string of conflagrations that have shattered local and state fire records…
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Mendocino County to host Virtual Town Hall on fire recovery programs
On Thursday, November 19 at 4 p.m., the County will host a virtual Town Hall Meeting for fire survivors impacted by the Oak Fire and August Complex Fire. The event will follow a webinar format, which will provide residents with the opportunity to submit questions. County representatives will be available to provide resources and address community concerns related to fire recovery programs, including Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Small Business Administration Loans, and Debris Removal.
Save Water!
Brooktrails Township
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Cooler temperatures are ahead but the Brooktrails water supply still needs you to conserve water and use less. The lakes won’t start to refill until we’ve seen at least a couple of inches of rain accumulated.
Red Flag Warning – 10-24-2020
Dry north to northeast winds will increase through the morning on Sunday. Critical fire weather conditions are expected as relative humidity values fall into the single digits.
Drone Footage Of The Cameron Peak Fire, Loveland, CO – 10/14/2020
The Cameron Peak Fire has exploded today with 60-80 mph winds, multiple structures have been lost, and the fire is moving uncontrolled South and East of the Southern edge of the fire. This is video from a DJI Mavic 2 Pro outside of the temporary flight restriction area from the city limits of Loveland, CO approximately 1 PM October 14th.
Video pans around to show the huge smoke cloud covering most of Northern Colorado today.
FEMA Representatives in Willits
FEMA representatives will be at 390 E. Commercial Street, Willits Library, Willits, Ca. It will be set up outside with social distancing/masks, Various non-profits/agencies will be present. Open 2:00pm – 6:00pm from Monday 10/26/20 – Thursday 10/29/20.
New Data Highlights Most Disaster-Prone U.S. Communities
Hundreds of smaller communities across the country — with limited routes into and out of town — face greater danger when confronted with emergency evacuations, according to a risk assessment study by Streetlight Data.
Virtual Fire Ecology Film Festival
The #firefilmfestival has started! You can view the films and vote on your favorite until October 20 at http://fireacrossboundaries.org/virtual-film-fest@PauCostaF @UNI_FIRENZE @regionetoscana
California Learning How to Manage the Forests from the Natives
Today, we’re sharing a deeper dive about how Indigenous Californians’ use of fire has long been dismissed. Now, though, as record-breaking wildfires continue to burn in California, there’s growing recognition of their expertise: