Emergency Preparedness

Evacuation Order for Southwestern Glenn County due to Mendocino Fire Complex

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Amy Travis, Deputy Director OES                                                                  Date: 8-14-18

 

Evacuation Notice Southwestern Glenn County

Evacuation Orders Lifted for Mendocino Complex Fire in Glenn County

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Amy Travis, Deputy Director OES                                                                  Date: 8-27-18

 

Evacuation Orders Lifted in Glenn County

Glenn County CodeRED Emergency Notification System

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Glenn County Sheriff Richard Warren is pleased to announce that CodeRED is now in place for emergency alerts and notifications. “CodeRED is a high-speed notification system that provides us with the ability to quickly deliver critical messages to our residents during emergencies,” said Sheriff Warren. “This system will be used to notify residents during events such as an evacuation; when speed and accuracy are important.”

High Levels on Stony Creek

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High water levels on Stony Creek

Orland, CA – Stony Creek is experiencing higher than normal water levels due to runoff from recent storms as well as releases from Black Butte Dam. Increased flows on Stony Creek have caused some erosion of the riverbed and caused water to encroach further on to property than seen in the past in areas of Orland including in the vicinity of Stony Creek subdivision.

Partial Reopening of Roads in Fire area

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August 22, 2018

Partial Reopening of Roads in Fire area

Glenn County – Mandatory Evacuation Orders remain in effect for the area of Glenn County south of County Road 308 to the Colusa County Line and west of County Road 306 to the Lake County line. The following roads have been reopened to allow access to critical transportation routes in this area: