New Evacuation Today, Willits Meeting, New Temp Cell Tower for Willits

REdwood Complex

Redwood Complex burning on October 9. [Photo by Michael Godinez]

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s told the Van Arsdale neighborhood north of Potter Valley to evacuate about 10:15 a.m. (See here for more information on where to go, etc.) To check on status of someone or report your own status go to safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/ . We’re anticipating AT&T having a temp tower in Willits today

Communication channels are still difficult for firefighters and residents however the Mendocino Sheriff’s Office tweeted this morning, “We’re anticipating AT&T having a temp tower in Willits today.”

Smoke levels are still in the Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy ranges, according to the Mendocino County Air Quality Advisory. They say, “[I]f possible, stay indoors and avoid exertion.”

Main roads are looking fairly good. Caltrans confirms that Hwy 101 is open through Santa Rosa. Hwy 20 is open also.

Below is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office with information on a meeting in Willits, etc. today:

Willits Community Information Meeting and Upcoming Press Conference on the #RedwoodComplexFire / #MendocinoLakeComplex

Mendocino County will be holding a Willits Community Information meeting today at 2:00 p.m. at the Willits Library, 390 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490.

The Sheriff’s Office will be providing an update on evacuation areas, shelters, power outages and communication outages.

Sheriff Tom Allman said, “Due to the damaged communication lines, the amount of information being supplied to residents in the North has been very limited. Today, at 2 p.m., we will have representatives available to give updates to the residents.”
“Many cell and internet connections are down due to the Redwood Complex Fire. The County of Mendocino is continuing to assist first responders and residents in this difficult time. I would like to thank Calfire, the Sheriff’s Office, CHP, County staff and all first responders for their efforts,” said Mendocino County Supervisor Georgeanne Croskey.

Also, the next Redwood Complex Fire press conference will be held today, October 10, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at the County Administration Center, 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah. Sheriff Tom Allman and Cal Fire will provide updated information on the fire and evacuation areas.

The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to assist with mandatory evacuations and responding to assist residents who are unable to self-evacuate.

The Sheriff’s Office is also conducting theft prevention patrols and have arrested one person who was in the process of burglarizing an evacuated home.

In response to the destruction caused thus far as a result of the Redwood Fire, Mendocino County Board of Supervisors and Sheriff Thomas D. Allman has declared a State of Emergency in Mendocino County.

Further press releases are forthcoming as the Redwood Fire progresses.

Real time updates are being made on the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page
(https://www.facebook.com/MendocinoSheriff/) and Twitter feed
(https://twitter.com/mendosheriff).

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Pam Braham
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Pam Braham
6 years ago

In Leggett we have no cell phone service and our land lines will only let us call in town here. We are cut off except for those of us who have wi fi. The smoke is really bad. I was wondering if any of the powers that be even know. I realize that this is minor compared to all the horrific current events, however we can’t get help if we need it. This is a bit scary!

Thinking allowed
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Thinking allowed
6 years ago
Reply to  Pam Braham

It is indeed. I hope that you can get help if needed. Do you know any ham radio operators? They frequently belong to groups who organize to ensure communication in energencies.

dennis
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dennis
6 years ago
Reply to  Pam Braham

The City of Eureka would like to notify its residents and customers that our phone system is currently down. The issue is due to a large-scale AT&T outage that is affecting many businesses and residents in the area. If you need to report an urgent problem like a major water or sewer leak or traffic hazard, please call Eureka Police Department’s business line at 707-441-4044. As always, please dial 9-1-1 only in the event of a true emergency.

The City e-mail system is up. Residents may also send an e-mail using our web-site atwww.ci.eureka.ca.gov Please click on “report an issue”.

Antichrist
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Antichrist
6 years ago

I am sure if you need help, and no other option to get it post here and someone will attempt to call people for you, make sure you post all important info ie what is the emegercy type , location and the best way to attempt to reach you. We can all help each other out.

Steve
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Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Antichrist

Nice…ditto.

Road Weary
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Road Weary
6 years ago

For future combined landline/cell breakdown events, folks should consider completing HAM radio training/certification, taught locally by Southern Humboldt Amateur Radio Club(SHARC).

Yes ham it up!
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Yes ham it up!
6 years ago
Reply to  Road Weary

How do we sign up to learn ham radio?

& i would think our local radio stations have updates. We need the way kmud did it, where there are set times daily for fire updates.

Mendo Native
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Mendo Native
6 years ago

Here is the press briefing from Mendo Sheriff Allman with the most recent information about the #redwood complex and #mendolakecomplex fires: https://youtu.be/gUY4sh8bPDg

Mendo Native
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Mendo Native
6 years ago

Kym: please imbed and share these press release videos: #mendolakecomplex https://youtu.be/gUY4sh8bPDg

Mendo Native
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Mendo Native
6 years ago
dgale
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dgale
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

It is GIS based and hence you can toggle on/off various layers, as well as zoom into to select areas with topographic data and better road labeling etc. I’m also assuming it it updated on a regular basis.

Kathie Chandler
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Kathie Chandler
6 years ago

can anyone tell me if it is in Willits or is it still safe there? thank you