County of Tulare

Today's Board of Supervisors meeting saw the presentation of three proclamations: the National Hunger Action Month proclamation was presented to FoodLink Tulare County, the Recovery Month proclamation was presented to Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Behavioral Health, and the National Retirement Security Month proclamation was presented to Cass Cook, the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector for Tulare County.

To see everything on the agenda, visit tularecounty.ca.gov/board/board-of-supervisors-meetings/
To listen to the meeting, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIIVaslOLho

Serve your community. Apply to volunteer on a Tulare County board, committee, or commission. Be a vital part of ensuring public involvement in the government process.

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- District 2 - Teviston Community Services District
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Evacuation warning and orders downgraded:
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Evacuation warning downgraded:
Tulare County Fire Department Tulare County Sheriff's Office Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Tulare County Fire Department has announced that the evacuation warning for the following areas TLC-E-127B and TLC-E-128B, have been lifted effective today, Saturday, September 7th, 2024.
The area includes north of South Fork Drive, East of Skyline Drive (Salt Creek, fire control road), South of Skyline Drive (South of Case Mountain and Homers Nose), and West of the National Park Boundary.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com.
This means residents may now be in this area. However, please be mindful when you are traveling, Fire crews may still be in the area. Please stay clear and out of the areas affected by the fire.
For additional information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988 or refer to inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire.

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Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Daily Update 09-07-2024

Fire Size: 13,252 acres
Percent Contained: 27%
Primary Strategic Control Line: 96%
Personnel: 1,362
The local Arrowhead Hotshots and two Wildland Fire Module (WFM) crews; The Inyo National Forest Mammoth WFM, and the Stanislaus National Forest Summit WFM are spiked out in the northeast section of the Coffee Pot Fire. Hotshots are trained to fight the most challenging fires, often in remote and unforgiving terrain like the area of the Coffee Pot Fire. Wildland Fire Modules are highly skilled and versatile fire crews of at least seven members that provide technical expertise to meet resource and management objectives.
Spiking out is a tactic where crews camp near the fire rather than returning to base camp daily. This ensures a reduced response time, enabling fire suppression efforts without delay. Spiking out is physically demanding, usually in very remote areas, and requires careful planning to ensure the safety and well-being of the crew members.
To read the full update and for the most current information visit the Coffeepot Fire InciWeb page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire
Watch the Daily Operational Update Video at: https://www.youtube.com/Watch the Daily Operational Update Video at: https://www.youtube.com/@sequoiaandking scanyonnps5018/videos
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Supervisor Micari visited the FACES exhibit at Arts Visalia yesterday and got a glimpse of the harsh reality our unhoused population faces day after day. See the exhibition through September 28 at 214 E. Oak Avenue in Visalia.

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Welcome to Tulare County!
Valley Center for the Blind (VCB) is a nonprofit that has been helping people with vision loss overcome obstacles to success and independence through adaptive training, assistive technology, and compassionate support since 1973. Thank you for bringing your resources to our communities.
Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Have you been to Buck Rock Lookout?
The Sequoia National Forest fire lookout has been in service for 100 years and celebrated a historic landmark dedication in July. Learn more about Buck Rock Lookout's history and how to visit at https://buckrock.org/buck-rock-lookout/.
U.S. Forest Service - Sequoia National Forest Buck Rock Foundation

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Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Daily Update 09-06-2024

Fire Size: 13,041 acres
Percent Contained: 25%
Primary Strategic Control Line: 94%
Personnel: 1,341

CURRENT SITUATION: Yesterday morning, crews patrolled the Northeast area as a low-intensity fire backed down from Eden Creek Grove, but as the inversion lifted in the early afternoon, fire activity increased. Terrain-driven winds caused the fire to cross Eden Creek, but these fires remained within planned control lines. Firefighters were inserted to strengthen and improve handlines. To the South, firefighters worked to strengthen containment lines along South Fork Drive. Crews mopped up fire that extended beyond the direct control lines east of Scratch Creek. Along the north flank, crews mopped up where fire crossed the river near Lookout Point. Retardant was used to lower the risk of the fire moving beyond direct control lines.

Today, firefighters will work to improve control lines where the fire crossed Eden Creek. Air operations will continue to enhance suppression efforts. As the fire's western side becomes controlled, firefighters will pivot their efforts towards the eastern flank to support operations. Crews will continue to backhaul water tanks, hoses, and equipment along the south flank and also continue road repair and removal of hazardous trees. Road improvements along Salt Creek Road are ongoing. Crews will mop-up the spot where fire crossed the East Fork Kaweah River near Lookout Point. Water tenders continue to use retardant along Mineral King Road to reduce the risk of the fire moving beyond this contingency control line.
To read the full update and for the most current information visit the Coffeepot Fire InciWeb page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire

Watch the Daily Operational Update Video at: https://www.youtube.com//videos

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Share your voice with your community. Apply to serve on a Tulare County board, committee, or commission. These groups work to enhance our residents’ quality of life.

Apply now for:
- District 2 - Teviston Community Services District
- District 3 - Assessment Appeals Board
- District 3 - San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District
- District 5 - Tulare County Water Commission
- In Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee

View all openings and apply at https://tularecounty.primegov.com/public/committees?fromiframe=true.

Last week, the City of Tulare, California - Government and the Tulare Chamber of Commerce hosted a ground breaking ceremony for the K9 Bane Dog Park. Located at 407 N. O Street, the park is set to be completed by the end of this year. Congratulations!

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Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Daily Update 09-05-2024

Fire Size: 12,915 acres
Percent Contained: 23%
Primary Strategic Control Line: 94%
Personnel: 1,522

CURRENT SITUATION: Yesterday, firefighters prioritized operations on the fire’s northern flank. Crews enhanced direct control lines along the East Fork Kaweah River while tactical water tenders applied retardant along Mineral King Road. Using tactical water tenders allow aviation support to concentrate on other areas. All spot fires along the northern flank were identified, contained, and extinguished. Moving east along the Kaweah River, firefighters patrolled the fire as it slowly backed down toward the river. In coordination with crews on the ground, drones conducted aerial ignition operations to produce low-intensity fire to moderate the effects around the giant sequoia groves near Eden Creek. Heavy equipment was used to continue road and trail repair to the south. Mop-up operations continued along the southern flank of the fire.
Today, crews will focus on reinforcing direct control lines in the north. Aircraft, in conjunction with crews on the ground, will slow the progression and intensity of the fire. In the south, crews will continue to improve control lines along South Fork Drive and Salt Creek Road. Firefighters will continue to mop-up and mitigate hazardous trees in contained fire areas. To read the full update and for the most current information visit the Coffeepot Fire InciWeb page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire

Watch the Daily Operational Update Video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFGlsXbWWck&t=9s

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Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Daily Update 09-04-2024

Unified Command: CAIIMT15 & CAL FIRE
Fire Size: 12,705 acres
Percent Contained: 25%
Primary Strategic Control Line: 94%
Personnel: 1,477
Cause: Lightning

CURRENT SITUATION: Yesterday, firefighters prioritized operations on the fire’s northern flank. Crews used strategic firing operations, direct control lines, water drops, and retardant to contain fire that had reached beyond the primary control line near Case Mountain Road. As fire backed into the East Fork Kaweah River yesterday, firefighters identified and suppressed spot fires that reached beyond the river’s primary control line. On the northeast flank, crews worked to hold fire within the direct control line toward Horse Creek, bolstering the line with fire retardant operations. To the south, firefighters monitored for residual heat within the fire’s perimeter near Scratch Creek, with mop-up and repair activities progressing along the South Fork Kaweah River containment line. Crews on the western flank patrolled for any spot fires and held the containment line being established there.

Today, crews will again focus efforts on the northern flank. Firefighters will continue fortifying the primary control line near Case Mountain Road. Crews will strengthen secondary indirect control lines constructed along Mineral King Road. Firefighters will use low intensity back burning with aerial ignition where fire has not yet reached the primary control line at the East Fork Kaweah River. Using aerial resources, crews will add retardant along the ridges north of East Fork Kaweah River to bolster containment efforts. On the northeast flank, firefighters will hold direct control lines southeast of the Eden Creek Grove of giant sequoias, and will continue constructing control lines toward Horse Creek.... To read the full update and for the most current information visit the Coffeepot Fire InciWeb page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire

Watch the Daily Operational Update Video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOc2xmCvdLg

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YOU'RE INVITED!
Tulare County Parks will celebrate the re-opening of Pixley Park on Friday, September 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Read the whole story at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/board/news/news-2024/celebration-planned-for-pixley-park-re-opening/

Need to report a road issue? Do it now in two easy steps!

1. Go to tcgov.link/ReportRoadIssue
2. Complete the form and submit

Tulare County Resource Management Agency

Need to report a road issue in your city? Please visit:

Dinuba: https://www.dinuba.org/departments/public-works-department
Exeter: https://cityofexeter.com/departments/public-works/streets/
Farmersville: http://www.cityoffarmersville-ca.gov/260/Streets
Lindsay: https://www.lindsay.ca.us/city-services
Porterville: https://www.ci.porterville.ca.us/departments/public_works/field_services_division/street___signal_maintenance
Tulare: https://www.tulare.ca.gov/government/departments/public-works/streets
Woodlake: https://cityofwoodlake.com/departments/public-works/
Visalia: https://visalia.city/depts/public_works/streets_traffic_n_fleet/streets/default.asp

While today's regular Board of Supervisors meeting was cancelled due to the Labor Day holiday, the did make a special meeting necessary. A proclamation of local emergency was ratified and the Board received a update from the Tulare County Fire Department.

To see everything on the agenda, visit tularecounty.ca.gov/board/board-of-supervisors-meetings/
To listen to the meeting, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHF8Y9FbzxI
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

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Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

You're invited!
Join Allensworth Elementary School District and Supervisor Vander Poel as they host a ribbon cutting for a new school building.

WHEN: Thursday, September 5 | 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Allensworth Elementary School District, 3320 Young Road, Earlimart, CA 93219

Tulare County Office of Education

Road Closure Update:
Tulare County Fire Department Tulare County Sheriff's Office Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

This is a message from the Tulare County Fire Department.

Due to fire conditions in the area, there will be road closures along Mineral King Road, between Oak Grove and the National Park Boundary.
For public safety reasons there will be a pilot car escorting vehicles out of the area intermittently beginning at 4pm today. Availability may be limited by fire activity, and there may be significant time delays between escorts. This will be in effect until further notice and can change at any time.
Tulare County Fire appreciates the publics patience and cooperation during this incident.

For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988, or refer to inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire. Thank you.

Road Closure:
Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

This is a message from the Tulare County Fire Department.

Due to fire conditions in the area, there will be road closures along Mineral King Road, between Oak Grove and the National Park Boundary. For public safety reasons there will be a pilot car escorting vehicles out of the area intermittently beginning at 10 am today. Availability may be limited by fire activity, and there may be significant time delays between escorts. This will be in effect until further notice and can change at any time.
Tulare County Fire appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during this incident.

For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988, or refer to inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire. Thank you.

Happy Labor Day!

Tulare County offices are closed today and return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 3.

Evacuation WARNING:
Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

This is a message from the Tulare County Fire Department.
Due to current fire conditions, an evacuation warning has been issued for Zones TLC-E93A and TLC-E93B.
Zone TLC-E93A is the area, North of Case Mountain Road, West of East Fork Kaweah River, East of Salt Creek, and South of Craig Ranch Road. Zone TLC-E93B is the area, North of Case Mountain Road, West of East Fork Kaweah River, East of Salt Creek, and South of Craig Ranch Road.

Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com .

An evacuation warning means, you should prepare to evacuate the area should the fire approach your home or if ordered to do so.
Please stay clear, and out of the areas affected by the fire. If there is an emergency, please dial 911.

For additional information, please refer to inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire.
Thank you.

Evacuation ORDER update:
Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Tulare County Sheriff's Office

Evacuation zone DOWNGRADED to Warning:
Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Tulare County Sheriff's Office

Evacuation ORDER and WARNING update:
See the zones at https://protect.genasys.com/hazards/62a5db78-38a8-4b54-8f7c-664db0783e9c?z=10.855460442263748&latlon=36.43415311581248%2C-118.83080572922438

Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Update:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9DLhXSC81w

Tulare County Fire Department Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Coffee Pot Fire Operational Update 8/31/2024 Operational Update 8/30/2024California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 Operations Section Chief, Spencer Andreis, presents an update on...

Smoke from the Coffee Pot Fire continues to impact Central California and surrounding areas this morning. Some of the thicker smoke this morning will spread from Three Rivers down to Porterville and Delano. By this afternoon, the plume of smoke will shift more northward and affect Grant Grove, Dunlap and Trimmer.