Kincade Fire Sonoma County and Tick Fire Los Angeles County, California October 27, 2019

Office of Governor – Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 https://www.gov.ca.gov https://www.facebook.com/CAgovernor https://twitter.com/cagovernor

October 24, 2019:

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of resources to fight the Kincade Fire burning in Sonoma County. The grant also enables local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible costs.

“We are grateful for the swift approval of our request to ensure all resources are available to support the heroic work of our firefighters and first responders working to contain this fire and keep local communities safe,” said Governor Newsom.

The Fire Management Assistance Grant will assist local, state and tribal agencies responding to the fire to apply for 75-percent reimbursement of their eligible fire suppression costs.

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services 3650 Schriever Avenue Mather, California 95655 (916) 845-8510 http://www.caloes.ca.gov https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOES https://twitter.com/Cal_OES

October 24, 2019:

Governor Gavin Newsom today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Kincade Fire burning in Sonoma County. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible costs.

The fire started October 23 and, so far, has burned more than 10,000 acres and more than 600 residences are threatened in the Red Hill and Geyserville area. Mandatory evacuations are taking place for approximately 1,300 people.

“Cal OES continues to work closely with our federal, state and local partners to ensure there is resiliency for the communities affected by this fire,” said Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. “California is here and ready to support the local communities with any needs as they arises.”

Cal OES Fire and Rescue, as well as Coastal Region personnel are currently responding in concert with other federal, state and local agencies to address emergency management and mutual aid needs for the incident. The critical fire weather has made an ideal environment for dangerous fire conditions throughout the region.

Cal OES Fire and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Coastal personnel are currently working with other response agencies to address all emergency management, law enforcement, evacuation and mutual aid needs for the incident. The Cal OES Coastal Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC) has also been activated to support emergency management operations. Cal OES is assisting to provide local mutual aid resources into the fire area.

The federal Fire Management Assistance Grant, which is provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund on cost-share basis, will assist local, state and tribal agencies responding to the fire to apply for 75-percent reimbursement of their eligible fire suppression costs.

Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management 2300 County Center Drive 220 B Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 565-1152 https://socoemergency.org https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSonoma https://twitter.com/@CountyofSonoma

Open Shelters:

Healdsburg Community Center (Parking available for livestock trailers) 1557 Healdsburg Ave Healdsburg, CA 95448 (Currently at full capacity, please consider the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building.)

Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building 1351 Maple Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Sonoma County Fairgrounds 1350 Bennett Valley Rd Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (This is currently open to large animals only.)

American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region

https://www.redcross.org/local/california/northern-california-coastal.html https://www.facebook.com/RedCrossNorCalCoastal https://twitter.com/RedCrossNorCal

California Northwest Chapter 5297 Aero Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 577-7600 https://www.redcross.org/local/california/northern-california-coastal/about- us/locations/california-northwest.html

California Department of Transportation 1120 North Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 654-2852 http://www.caltrans.ca.gov

Road Closures:

http://ie511.org/traffic

United Way/211 Information and Referrals Lines These information and referral lines may know of additional resources currently providing assistance, such as food pantries, clothing closets, emergency shelters, and agencies offering financial assistance. Please call 211 and provide your zip code and demographic information in order to receive referrals.

United Way of the Wine Country 975 Corporate Center Pkwy #160 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 528-4485 Referral line: 211 or 800-325-9604 https://211sonoma.org https://www.facebook.com/211SonomaCounty

NATIONAL RESOURCES:

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (800) 621-3362 http://www.fema.gov Please visit the website and click on “Disaster Declarations”. If a disaster is declared, please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit http://www.fema.gov/apply- assistance to apply online.

DISASTERASSISTANCE.GOV https://www.disasterassistance.gov Offers information about local resources for disasters, including: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), Red Cross, food, shelter, state emergency management agencies, and hospital locators. To determine if individual disaster assistance is available through FEMA, please visit the website and enter the address. To locate your local state emergency management agency for disaster information and updates, please visit http://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies

AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL National Headquarters 2025 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 303-4498 or (800) 733-2767 http://www.redcross.org Please call or visit the website to locate your local chapter and open shelters.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SAFE AND WELL LIST https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php Residents affected can notify their friends and family that they are safe by visiting the website and selecting “List Myself as Safe and Well.” Individuals can also search for loved ones by selecting “Search Registrants.”

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Weather alerts by state are available at http://www.weather.gov/alerts.

THE WEATHER CHANNEL Local forecasts and severe weather alerts, available at http://www.weather.com.

NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo

SAFE TRAVEL USA http://www.safetravelusa.com

Free Help Line: Optum, a leading health and behavioral health services company, is offering a free emotional-support help line.

The toll-free number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge and open to anyone. Specially trained Optum mental health specialists help people manage their stress and anxiety so they can continue to address their everyday needs. Callers may also receive referrals to community resources to help them with specific concerns, including financial and legal matters. Along with the toll-free help line, emotional-support resources and information are available online at https://www.liveandworkwell.com

Tick Fire Los Angeles County, California October 27, 2019

Office of Governor – Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 https://www.gov.ca.gov https://www.facebook.com/CAgovernor https://twitter.com/cagovernor

October 25, 2019:

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Sonoma and Los Angeles due to the effects of the Kincade and Tick fires, which have destroyed structures, threatened homes and critical infrastructure, and caused the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

Later today, Governor Newsom will travel to Sonoma County to survey areas impacted by the Kincade Fire and meet with emergency responders, residents, health officers and local and state officials.

Yesterday, the Governor announced that the state has secured federal Fire Management Assistance Grants to help ensure the availability of resources to fight the Kincade and Tick fires and enable local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible costs. Yesterday, the Governor also held a public briefing in Los Angeles regarding the ongoing fire threats and the need to hold utilities accountable for the consequences of their decisions to shut off power for large portions of the state.

October 25, 2019:

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Tick Fire burning in Los Angeles County. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible costs.

The fire started October 24, 2019 and, so far, has burned more than 1,500 acres and more than 600 residences are threatened in and around Santa Clarita. The fire is also threatening 600 buildings and infrastructure to include an urgent care, schools and community center, as well as Edison power lines in the area. Mandatory evacuations are taking place for approximately 1,200 people.

“California is committed to helping local government have the necessary resources and assistance available to respond to dangerous wildfires,” said Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Tick Fire Photo Courtesy Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations Cal OES Fire and Rescue and Southern Region personnel are currently responding in concert with other federal, state and local agencies to address emergency management and mutual aid needs for the incident. The recent sustained high winds have made ideal environment for dangerous fire conditions throughout the region.

Cal OES Fire and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Southern Region personnel are currently working with other response agencies to address all emergency management, law enforcement, evacuation and mutual aid needs for the incident.

Los Angeles County Emergency https://www.lacounty.gov/emergency/

Information on pet preparedness: https://www.lacounty.gov/emergency-123456/emergency-survival-guide/ and https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

The Tick Fire is currently estimated at 4,300 acres with multiple structures threatened. LA County Fire and LA Sheriff's Department are on scene conducting structure protection and evacuations. Alert LA County notifications have been sent to residents in the affected evacuation areas. For additional information on the Tick Fire, as well as recovery information, LA County residents can call 211.

Open Shelters:

College of the Canyons Gymnasium 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Overnight stays, cots, showers, food are available West Ranch High School 26255 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita

Animal Evacuation Centers:

Small Animals Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 North Charlie Canyon Road Castaic, 91384

Large Animals AV Fairgrounds 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, 93536

Pierce College 6201 Winnetka Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91371

24 Hour Line: (562) 940-6898

Tick Fire Road Closures:

Eastbound Vasquez Canyon Road at Bouquet Canyon Road

Vasquez Canyon Road at Sierra Highway, traffic closed to Westbound Vasquez Canyon and Southbound Sierra Hwy.

Sierra Highway at Sand Canyon Road, traffic closed to Southbound Sierra Highway and Southbound Sand Canyon Road

Southbound SR-14 to Soledad Canyon Road

Southbound SR-14 to Sand Canyon Road

Southbound Sierra Highway at Davenport Road

Northbound Sand Canyon Road at Placerita Canyon Road

Eastbound Placerita Canyon Road just east of SR-14

Sand Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road

Northbound SR-14 at Golden Valley Road

Southbound SR-14 at Agua Dulce

Soledad Canyon Road at Agua Dulce

For updates on road closures, please follow: @CaltransDist7 @CHPsouthern @CHP_Newhall

Ready LA County https://ready.lacounty.gov/ https://www.facebook.com/countyofla https://twitter.com/readylacounty #TickFire closures as of 1PM 10/25

NB and SB SR-14 are FULLY CLOSED between Golden Valley Road and Escondido Canyon Rd.

Use I-5/SR-138 or I-15/SR-138 as alternate routes between Palmdale/Lancaster and Los Angeles.

The American Red Cross in the Los Angeles Region 1450 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, California 90021 (310) 445-9900 https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/locations.html https://www.facebook.com/redcrossla https://twitter.com/redcrossla

Open Shelters: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an- open-shelter.html