New Evacuation Warnings Issued Sunday by the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office at 7:52 p.m.

Press release from the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services:

Per the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office an EVACUATION WARNING is being issued for the following areas- Suzy Q Road and all roads off of Suzy Q Road, Trinity Village and Wallen Ranch Road.

Area residents and visitors in the above listed areas if elderly, have medical issues, have small children, or have livestock and pets, need to be prepared to leave the area in case of increased fire activity. While leaveing the area use caution as emergency vehicles assisting with evacuations, structure protection and fire sppression efforts will be on the roadways.
🚨 EVACUATION ORDERS 🚨 from earlier remain in effect for the following areas – Fountain Ranch Road and all roads off of Fountain Ranch Road to include Councilman Road, Gravel Road, Stanley Z Road, Sugar Magnolia Lane, Galaxy Drive, and Quimby Road, Salyer Loop down to the bridge at State Highway 299, Salyer Heights, Orchard Lane, and Campbell Ridge Road.
🛑ROAD CLOSURE🛑 is at Campbell Ridge Road at State Route 299. State Route 299 remains open at this time.

An Evacuation Center has been set up at the Trinity Valley Elementary School at 730 N. Highway 96 in Willow Creek, CA.

As we have experienced in the past, fire activity can change rapidly and the public needs to be vigilant and ready to move in case the Evacuation Status in the area changes.
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office continues to monitor the fire activity and will keep the public updated.

Wildfire Evacuation Checklist and more:

When an evacuation is anticipated, follow these checklists (if time allows) to give your home the best chance of surviving a wildfire.

Home Evacuation Checklist – How to Prepare for Evacuation:

Inside the House

• • Have your Emergency Supply Kit/Evacuation Bag ready to go. See checklist above.

• • Ensure a Wildfire Action Plan is prepared ahead of time

• • Make sure you know your community’s emergency response plan and have a plan on where to go when it is time to evacuate, and best routes for leaving your location.

• • Shut all windows and doors, leaving them unlocked.

• • Remove flammable window shades, curtains and close metal shutters.

• • Remove lightweight curtains.

• • Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.

• • Shut off gas at the meter; turn off pilot lights.

• • Leave your lights on so firefighters can see your house under smoky conditions.

• • Shut off the air conditioning.

Outside

• • Gather up flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside (patio furniture, children’s toys, door mats, trash cans, etc.) or place them in your pool.

• • Turn off propane tanks.

• • Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.

• • Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters. Fill water buckets and place them around the house.

• • Don’t leave sprinklers on or water running, they can affect critical water pressure.

• • Leave exterior lights on so your home is visible to firefighters in the smoke or darkness of night.

• • Put your Emergency Supply Kit in your vehicle.

• • Back your car into the driveway with vehicle loaded and all doors and windows closed. Carry your car keys with you.

• • Have a ladder available and place it at the corner of the house for firefighters to quickly access your roof.

• • Seal attic and ground vents with pre-cut plywood or commercial seals.

• • Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation. Don’t wait for an evacuation order if you feel threatened.

• • Check on neighbors and make sure they are preparing to leave.

Animals

• • Locate your pets and keep them nearby.

• • Prepare farm animals for transport and think about moving them to a safe location early.

• • Pets:  https://www.livingwithfire.com/get-prepared/

Prepare for Pets

Prepare to address the needs of your pets if you have to evacuate.

• • Make sure dogs and cats wear properly fitted collars with identification, vaccination, microchip and license tags.

• • Your pet evacuation plan should include routes, transportation needs and host sites. Share this plan with trusted neighbors in your absence.

• • Exchange veterinary information with neighbors and file a permission slip with the veterinarian authorizing emergency care for your animals if you cannot be located.

• • Make sure all vehicles, trailers and pet carriers needed for evacuation are serviced and ready to be used.

• • Assemble a pet to-go bag with a supply of food, non-spill food and water bowls, cat litter and box and a restraint (chain, leash or harness). Additional items to include are newspaper and paper towels, plastic bags, permanent marker, bleach/disinfectant solution and water buckets.