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“We realize the desire to watch the water during tsunami activity…but PLEASE STAY WELL BACK from low-lying coastal areas, and especially the surf zone, through midday.” Initial tsunami waves began to arrive around 8:30 a.m., “but these may not be the largest, and tides will continue to rise through 9:30 AM,” the NWS warns.
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Early morning traffic accident on Blue Slide Road requires response from the Eel River Valley Technical Rescue Team.
Read moreDucks in a Row by Kym Fall arrived. Winter approaches. Are you prepared? Here’s a list of a few things to worry about finishing soon. Firewood Chimney Swept Trim trees that might be a danger in winter storms Emergency Kit for winter storms- candles, matches, battery backups for computer and phones, extra water, extra food Halloween Candy…Oh, yah! I might
Read moreAccording to the CHP, a tree is blocking State Route 1 near Hwy 101 at Leggett. I’ll update as I get more info.
Read moreUpdate 3:40: According to Marty Messenger of County Roads the road is clear. Fortunately, the huge boulder broke apart as soon as they started to push with the loader which made it easy to clear away. Messenger said that the slide is “still weeping though and once it starts moving it has a mind of its own.” But for now
Read morePhoto: @greggferndale ### [googlemaps https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=40.710465,-124.211989&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=0x54d4015abba56ba3:0x58cf639703058fd2,%2B40%C2%B0+42’+55.59%22,+-124%C2%B0+12’+55.84%22&gl=us&ll=40.715442,-124.215511&spn=0.051397,0.135355&t=m&z=14&output=embed&w=425&h=350] UPDATE at 8:10 a.m.: Okay, I’m about to surrender. Nate Downey is reporting on twitter that the accident is northbound. UPDATE: Reports from the scene say the accident is just south of College of the Redwoods King Salmon (I apologize. I don’t know whether the CHP site has the Latitude longitude lines incorrect or if
Read moreUPDATE 11 A.M.: Two dogs died in the fire and more details at the Times Standard. UPDATE, 9 a.m.: Lilach sends the “after” photo. ### At about 6 this morning reader, Lilach Assayag posted this photo of fire in Eureka on our Facebook page. She said, “Fire on Little Fairfield in Eureka right now. Everyone is safe.”
Read moreDean Creek Slide After Dark During the Storms over the Weekend. The large bright lights towards the center come from heavy equipment working. Caltrans Press Release: Caltrans announced updated information for the Dean Creek slide repair site located approximately 60 miles south of Eureka. Over the last several days as significant winter rain drenched the north coast, the Dean
Read morePhoto taken last night (1/21/12) at Dean Creek UPDATE 8:15 P.M.: At the Dean Creek Slide, the K-rail has been pushed out of the lane. UPDATE 6:49P.M.: Part of the southbound lane on Hwy 1 has been opened. Signs are going up. Caltrans is reported to have the Dean Creek slide issue under control. Drive even more slowly through those
Read moreThe storms that have battered and are continuing to batter Humboldt have residents concerned about which roads are open. As of 10:50 this morning, according Marty Messenger of County Roads and Sebastian Cohen in connection with Caltrans on the Dean Creek slide all roads are open. The storms did damage the roads though. The rain caused problems across the southern
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