Dear John,
The destruction and fear caused by the hundreds of fires across the state is devastating. Multiple fires are burning through my Congressional District, including the LNU complex which has claimed 4 lives, nearly 500 homes, and burned over 300,000 acres. For those who have been evacuated, my thoughts are with you, and if you need any assistance, please contact me at any time. All Californians must prepare now for future evacuations and be ready to safely evacuate at a moments notice. I’ve compiled a list of links and tools that you can use to ensure you are prepared and up to date on the emergency situations that may affect you. To received public safety and evacuation updates for your community, text your zip code to 888777 or visit https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/ for more information.
General Evacuation Tips
Put together your emergency supply kit and keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate. Plan to be away from your home for an extended period of time. Each person should have a readily accessible emergency supply kit. Backpacks work great for storing these items (except food and water) and are quick to grab. Storing food and water in a tub or chest on wheels will make it easier to transport. Keep it light enough to be able to lift it into your car. Ensure you plan with COVID-19 in mind.
Checklist:
• Face masks or coverings
• Three-day supply of non-perishable food and three gallons of water per person
• Map marked with at least two evacuation routes
• Prescriptions or special medications
• Change of clothing
• Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
• An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks
• First aid kit
• Flashlight
• Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
• Sanitation supplies
• Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.)
• Pet food and water
• Videos and photos of your home and property for potential insurance claims
For additional tips and resources on assembling an emergency supply kit, visit.
• Ready for Wildfire page: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-set/emergency-supply-kit/
• Ready.gov page: https://www.ready.gov/evacuation.
Information on the Current Evacuation Orders
The LNU Lighting Complex fire has resulted in 3 evacuation orders in Yolo, Solano, and Lake County. For the most up to date information regarding the status of the evacuation orders in these counties, what communities are affected, and where members of those communities can evacuation to please review the resources for each county that I have included below.
Yolo County
• For maps of evacuation zones, visit Yolo County’s website.
• Prepare your evacuation routes by visiting http://evacuate.yolocounty.org.
• For emergency alerts, visit Yolo Alert.
◦ To register for Yolo Alert, visit their website.
Solano County
• For a current map of fires, evacuation zones, road closures, and evacuee shelters, visit the Solano County incident map.
• For emergency alerts visit Alert Solano.
◦ Register for Alert Solano online.
• To report missing persons, call (707) 784-1613 or (707) 784-1607
• For information on evacuation area & shelter information, call (707) 784-1634 or (707) 784-1635
Lake County
• Lake For a current map of fires, evacuation orders, evacuation points, and power outages, visit the Lake County LNU Complex Incident Map.
• For emergency alerts, visit LakeCo Alerts.
◦ Register online at LakeCo Alerts.
• Alternatively, for emergency alerts, visit Lake County Nixle.
◦ Register online at Lake County Nixle.
All the best,
John Garamendi
| Paid for by Garamendi for Congress |
219 Pennsylvania Ave SE, FL 3
Washington DC 20003 United States
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