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| MON 15 DEC |
As of 3:30 p.m. all mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted. Voluntary evacuations remain in effect and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant as the recent heavy rainfall has created the potential for mud and debris flows in and below burn areas. Local officials will continue to monitor the surrounding terrain, watershed from the Chino Hills State Park, and current soil conditions.
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| MON 15 DEC |
Carbon Canyon Road has been closed due to continuing rain, and dangers from mudslides and debris flow. Residents of the canyon are being asked to please stay in their homes and off of roads until the situation improves.
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| MON 15 DEC |
A mandatory evacuation order is now in effect due to the heavy rainfall which may lead to mud and debris flows in and below burn areas.
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| SUN 14 DEC |
At 9 p.m. tonight, a voluntary evacuation order will go into effect due to the National Weather Service's prediction of heavy rainfall which may lead to mud and debris flows in and below burn areas. The timeframe of greatest concern is from midnight tonight through Monday morning.
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| THU 27 NOV |
The City of Yorba Linda on Thursday, November 27th has lifted all voluntary evacuation orders
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| WED 26 NOV |
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR NORTH FAIRMONT AREA - VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONS NOW IN EFFECT FOR BOX CANYON, BRUSH CANYON AND SAN ANTONIO BELOW FAIRMONT
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| WED 26 NOV |
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Freeway Complex Fire Areas
Read the flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service for post-burn areas.
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| WED 26 NOV |
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN DIEGO HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST
CALIFORNIA...
NORTH CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA...
EXTREME NORTHWESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA...
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| WED 26 NOV |
The areas of Box Canyon, Brush Canyon and Fairmont/San Antonio are under a mandatory evacuation order.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
American Red Cross advice on how to prepare for debris flow and what to do during intense storms.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
Homeowners’ Guide for Post-Fire Flood, Debris, and Erosion Control
View guidelines and illustrations to protect your property from flooding as well as mud and debris flows.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
OC Animal Care animal evacuation information.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
The single most important action that should be taken by residents on rainy nights is NOT to sleep in lower-floor bedrooms on the sides of houses that face hazardous slopes.
More than 100 Californias have been killed by debris flows during the past 25 years. Most of these 100 deaths occurred when debris flows buried persons who were sleeping in lower-floor bedrooms that were adjacent to hazardous slopes.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
The County of Orange activated and staffed the Emergency Operations Center with County agency representatives at 0700 hours on Nov. 25, 2008. The Public Information Hotline has been staffed and is ready to accept calls of inquiry in regard to voluntary evacuations in burn areas of the City of Yorba Linda.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
The three areas subject to the voluntary evacuations include the Brush Canyon Area, the Box Canyon Area, and the North Fairmont/San Antonio area. While all of the impacted slope areas in the City are at risk, these three areas are being monitored more closely because of the surrounding terrain, watershed from the Chino Hills State Park, and current soils conditions. Residents are encouraged to remove themselves from these areas until the current rain event has passed.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
At the recommendation of the County of Orange, FEMA, the State Office of Emergency Services, the Orange County Fire Authority, and the Brea Police Department, a voluntary evacuation will go into effect for THREE specific areas of Yorba Linda beginning at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 25.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
Click here for more information on debris and mudflow information in the City Anaheim.
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| TUE 25 NOV |
Article by Geoffrey Sarkissian, InterCanyon League committee on flood and erosion control
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| MON 24 NOV |
Read this helpful Red Cross checklist for important evacuation preparedness.
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| MON 24 NOV |
Heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding and debris flows especially in recently burned areas from Tuesday to Wednesday evening.
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| FRI 21 NOV |
ROSEMEAD, Calif., Nov. 21, 2008— Southern California Edison (SCE) customers whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by recent wildfires will not have to pay for electricity used since the last bill they received at those damaged residences. The utility is also offering payment arrangements for those who were indirectly affected by the fires, such as customers who lost business income.
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| TUE 18 NOV |
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for California.
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| TUE 18 NOV |
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that a major disaster exists in the state of California and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by wildfires beginning on November 13, 2008, and continuing.
FEMA Administrator David Paulison said federal funding is available to affected individuals in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Santa Barbara counties.
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| MON 17 NOV |
The Orange County Emergency Operations Center will be deactivated at 7:00 pm this evening.
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| MON 17 NOV |
Schools reopening effective November 18th:
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| MON 17 NOV |
The County of Orange will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) on Tuesday, November 18th. Representatives from multiple agencies will be available to offer assistance to residents impacted by the Freeway Complex fire.
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| MON 17 NOV |
Orange County residents returning to their homes following the Freeway Complex fire are urged to use caution when cleaning up ash and debris.
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| MON 17 NOV |
Evacuees returning home to fire impacted areas are advised to inspect all food items for damage. Discard canned goods that are swelling or bulging. Discard open food, open or torn food packages, and foods that are not sealed.
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| MON 17 NOV |
Disasters like wildfires can result in increased anxiety and stress for both adults and children. This can occur even with people that have not directly suffered loss as a result of the fires.
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| SUN 16 NOV |
Emergency management officials have lifted the following evacuation orders due to the Freeway Complex Fire:
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| SUN 16 NOV |
The following schools in Orange County will be closed on Monday, November 17, due to the Freeway Complex Fire:
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| SUN 16 NOV |
The following schools will be closed on Monday, November 17 due to the Triangle Complex Fire:
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| SUN 16 NOV |
Emergency management officials have lifted the following evacuation orders due to the Triangle Complex Fire:
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| SUN 16 NOV |
The Olinda Alpha Landfill is closed due to the effects of the Triangle Complex Fire.
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| SUN 16 NOV |
To help affected residents recover from the wildfires, the County will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) on Tuesday, November 18th. Representatives from multiple agencies will be available to offer assistance.
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| SUN 16 NOV |
The following schools will be closed on Monday, November 17 due to the Triangle Complex Fire:
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| SUN 16 NOV |
For updated information regarding the Triangle Complex Fire, contact the following Public Information Hotlines:
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| SUN 16 NOV |
The following shelters have been established for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Triangle Complex Fire
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| SUN 16 NOV |
Emergency management officials have ordered the following areas evacuated due to the Freeway Complex Fire.
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| SUN 16 NOV |
Emergency management officials have ordered the following areas evacuated due to the Freeway Complex Fire.
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| SUN 16 NOV |
Emergency management officials have ordered the following areas evacuated due to the Freeway Complex Fire.
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| SUN 16 NOV |
Emergency management officials have ordered the following areas evacuated due to the Freeway Complex Fire.
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| SUN 16 NOV |
Emergency management officials have ordered several more areas evacuated due to the Freeway Complex Fire.
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| SUN 16 NOV |
The Freeway Complex Fire continues to burn through the areas of Yorba Linda, Brea and Anaheim with many homes destroyed and thousands of residents ordered to evacuate. An estimated 2,000 acres have been scorched.
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| SAT 15 NOV |
The Freeway Complex Fire continues to burn through the areas of Yorba Linda, Brea and Anaheim with many homes destroyed and thousands of residents ordered to evacuate.
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| SAT 15 NOV |
The Freeway Complex Fire continues to burn through the areas of Yorba Linda, Brea and Anaheim with many homes destroyed and thousands of residents ordered to evacuate.
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| SAT 15 NOV |
Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman John Moorlach has proclaimed a local emergency due to the rampaging Freeway Complex Fire. The declaration frees up county resources to respond to the raging wildfire that has already scorched more than 1,200 acres. County officials have asked for a state and federal emergency proclamations to provide more response resources and aid to those who lose their homes in the disaster.
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| SAT 15 NOV |
The Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County Sheriff’s Department and other county and city agencies are responding to wildfires in the Brea and Yorba Linda areas. The Orange County Emergency Operation Center has been activated because of the fires.
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| TUE 30 SEP |
The Great Southern California ShakeOut is a week of special events featuring the largest earthquake drill in United States history, organized to inspire Southern Californians to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.
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| FRI 5 SEP |
Web sites for the Emergency Management Bureau and OC Waste & Recycling are now available to enhance the community's access to County services and time-sensitive information.
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| THU 22 MAY |
The County Emergency Operations Center activated to a Level-2 activation on May 22nd, 2008 due to reports of flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows in the canyon areas from a sudden thunderstorm.
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