Now there is a big fire in Sonoma County. The name of the fire is the Kincade Fire. You can search for information by searching for #KincadeFire on social media. 180,000 people have evacuated to escape danger. This weekend the conditions are difficult - big winds, hot weather, dry plants and trees.
Here is information to help you know more about the Kincade Fire, other fires in California, and information to help you in emergencies. The information about the fire was written today, Sunday, October 27, in the afternoon. The situation will continue to change and I will try to keep you updated.
- Teacher Cynthia
- Teacher Cynthia
Information about Current Fires in California
Sonoma County Sheriff
Bay Area Fires
- #KincadeFire - the big fire in Sonoma County
- #GlenCoveFire - near Carquinez Bridge, south of Vallejo, Solano County
- #Skyfire - Contra Costa County
Southern California Fires
- #TickFire
- #SaddleridgeFire
- #OldWaterFire
- #Oak Fire
- #Palisades Fire
Kincade Fire (As of Sunday, 10/27, 4 pm)
- Over 180,000 people evacuated
- 30,000 acres burned
- 10% contained
- No reported deaths or missing persons
- Big weekend winds and hot, dry conditions make fighting the fire difficult
PGE Shutdowns
Shut down power in many parts of Northern California in an effort to prevent more fires.
Power will possible come back on Monday (or later)
Ways to Help (Teacher Cynthia will add to this)
- Nor Cal Fire Donation List - search by county for a list of places to donate
- UndocuFund - assistance for undocumented folks affected by fire (it is harder to get help if you are undocumented)
- For firefighters: California Firefighter Foundation
Helpful Tip:
Use Twitter to get information about current fires.
Search by hashtag and check
- Calfire
- County Sheriff
- News Stations
- NWS - National Weather Service - by area
- #CAfire
- #CAwx
- NWS Bay Area - National Weather Service San Francisco
General Information for Emergencies
Alert Systems:
- Free and accurate information
- sent to phone and email
- Example emergencies: fires, floods, road closures, police activity, mountain lions
- Anyone can sign up - you do not have to live in the area
- Sign up for counties where you live, work, go to school, or have loved ones
- San Mateo County Alert System
- San Francisco Alert System
- Sonoma County Alert System - this is where the big Kincade Fire is
Air Quality & Smoke
Airnow.gov - Air quality for all of USA
Baaqmd.gov - Bay Area Air Quality - information in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese
What To Do If You Are In Area with Smoky Air
- Wear a respirator mask labeled N95 or N100 (dust masks are not helpful)
- Keep house and car windows closed.
- If exposed to smoke, wash your nose out and gargle with clean water 5 times a day until the smoke clears
- Take a shower and wash your clothes after being outside
- Use an air filter in your car and home if you have them
Masks
- N-95 masks - available at hardware stores
- N-99 - high quality mask - order through Amazon or similar
- Cambridge N-99 - high quality mask that Teacher Cynthia recommends
- Comfortable
- Long lasting
- Comes in various sizes - including for kids
- Comes in different prints - good for getting kids to wear them
Blog post for ESL students about The Big Five - fire, flood, earthquake, drought, and rising seas
No comments:
Post a Comment