09/08/2020
We're sure you’ve all been closely following the terrible news this holiday weekend, about the Creek Fire ravaging our beloved mountains and forest areas.
We are all so heartbroken.
The status of the fire is changing rapidly.
For the latest information about the fire, evacuations, and support services for our foothill and mountain communities, please refer to these sources:
County of Fresno: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/fresno-county-emergency Info Hub for Creek Fire Info & Resources
Cal Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/
From homepage, click on “Incidents” then select the Creek Fire from the list of Active Incidents for current information.
The CalFire Twitter feed is available from the CalFire website and includes frequently updated information on the status of the fire. Follow on Twitter
U.S. Forest Service Incident Info: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/
Fresno Co Sheriff’s Dept: (scroll through banner on main page to Creek Fire Info or click on “Media” in the black menu bar):
https://www.fresnosheriff.org/media-relations/big-creek-fire-forces-evacuations-2.html
Sign up for emergency notifications and alerts from Sheriff: https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085614497 #/signup
Much current info here including:
*Evacuation Warnings and Orders
*Vehicle Exit Routes
*Animal Evacuations
*Emergency Evacuation Shelter Location
*Emergency Evac Site: An evacuation center for people and small animals is established at Clovis North High School, 2770 E International Ave, Fresno, CA 93730 (at Willow/International)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/J9ZBZCryFHiM1Nq69
Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
Animal Evacuations
For help evacuating livestock, please contact the Central California Animal Disaster Team at 1-888-402-2238 or https://ccadt.org/
Fresno County: Large Animals are being accepted at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds at 748 Rodeo Dr, Clovis, CA 93612 behind Clark Intermediate School. Map: https://g.page/clovisrodeogrounds?share
Fresno County: Small Animals accepted at Granite Ridge Intermediate (next to Clovis North at Willow/International.)
General Emergency Evacuation Information and Preparations Checklists
ReadyforWildfire: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/
Prepare for Wildfire:
https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=34756
https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=34758
Resources from FCPL:
http://www.fresnolibrary.org/serv/prepare.html
Photo credit: A firefighter battles the Creek Fire as it threatens homes in the Cascadel Woods neighborhood of Madera County, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) https://apnews.com/a168491f2cb25810c9e2a40316fe43a7