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SoCal 2007 Fires
Countdown to Application Deadline For California Wildfires
The Deadline to Apply for Disaster Assistance
for homeowners, renters and business owners
is Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Burn Area Recovery Task Force (BARTF) Reports

Quick Facts
Corral Fire

Corral Fire Map - 11/26/07
Corral Fire Quick Facts
Gov. Schwarzenegger Receives Briefing on the Corral Fire in Malibu, CA




Southern California Fires with precipitation totals map

If you live near a recently burned area… Information on Flooding and Debris Flow

Southern California Wind, Ash And Air Quality Issues

Individual Assistance for Fire Victims - "What You Can Do"

Volunteer or make a Donation - "How You Can Help"

Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team Reports

Public Agency Applicant Briefing Schedule

The Department of Consumer Affairs Answers Common Questions
Press Release - Warning about unlicensed contractors


A great resource for people whose lives are turned
upside down by natural disasters

Fire Risk Maps
These maps represent structures at risk from potential landslides in recently burned areas.
Buckweed - Sites at Risk Index Map
Buckweed Risk Map - Section 1
Buckweed Risk Map - Section 2
Buckweed Risk Map - Section 3
Buckweed Risk Map - Section 4
Buckweed Risk Map - Section 5

Fire Erosion Maps
Downstream Erosion Maps and Data
Santiago Erosion Map - 11/03/07
Poomacha Erosion Map - 11/03/07
Rice Erosion Map - 11/03/07
Ammo Erosion Map -11/3/07
Buckweed Erosion Map - 11/3/07
Canyon Erosion Map -11/3/07
Magic Erosion Map -11/3/07
Ranch Erosion Map -11/3/07
Witch Erosion Map -11/3/07
Erosion Potential for 2007 Wildfires - 10/29/07

Fire Maps
Fire Summary - 11/08/07 - 0600 Hours
Current Statewide Fires Map - 11/09/07 - 0600 Hours
Operational Area Overview - 11/03/07 - 0500
Satellite photo of Southern California smoke headers
SoCal Fire History 2003-2007 - 10/29/07 - 1700 Hours
Ammo Fire Map - San Diego County 11/02/07
Buckweed Fire Map - Los Angeles County - 11/02/07 - 0600 Hours
Witch Fire Map - San Diego County 11/02/07 - 1600 Hours
Harris Fire - San Diego County - 11/02/07 - 1600 Hours
Slide Fire - San Bernardino County - 11/02/07 - 1600 Hours
GrassValley - San Bernardino County - 11/02/07 - 1600 Hours
San Bernardino - Riverside Evacuation Map - 10/25/07
Rice Fire - San Diego County - 11/02/07
Ranch Fire - Los Angeles County - 11/02/07
Los Angeles-Ventura Evacuation Map - 10/25/07
Santiago Fire - Orange County - 11/03/07 - 1600 Hours
Poomacha Fire 11/03/07 - 0900 Hours
Canyon Fire - 11/03/07
Orange County Evacuation Map - 10/25/07
Legislative maps for the affected areas
  • Congressional
  • Senate - 11/03/07
  • Assembly

    Public Numbers for Fire area Public inquiries
  • County Number
    Orange County PIO 714-628-7085
    Orange County Media714-573-6200
    Ventura 805-388-4276
    Los Angeles800-980-4990
    San Bernardino
    • County Info Line
    • USFS
    909-355-8800
    909-383-5688
    San Diego211 or
    cell users 858-300-1211
    Santa Barbara 805-961-5770 or 805-681-4100
    Riverside951-940-6985

    Governor's Proclamations
    Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Southern California Counties Due to Wildfires

    Press Releases

    Executive Orders
    10/26/07
    Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Executive Order to Assist Wildfire Victims in Recovery Efforts

    Governor Schwarzenegger Encourages Tourism to Help in Lake Arrowhead Wildfire Economic Recovery
    Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Lake Arrowhead today at a press conference to remind tourists that the area remains a beautiful, exciting and safe place to visit (about 15 minutes):
    High Quality (3.5 Mb)

    Governor Schwarzenegger Holds Press Briefing Addressing State's Response to Southern California Wildfires
    Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles today at a press briefing following a meeting with local officials regarding the state's response to the southern California wildfires and what actions are needed to quickly recover (about 27 minutes):
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    Governor Schwarzenegger Holds Press Conference Addressing State's Response to Southern California Wildfires
    Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Orange today at a press conference to discuss protecting southern California fire victims against price gouging and insurance scams and the efforts to capture and prosecute arsonists (about 31 minutes):
    High Quality (7.1 Mb)

    Governor Schwarzenegger Tours Escondido High School Evacuation Center
    Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Escondido today at a press conference following a tour of the Escondido High School evacuation center (about 24 minutes):
    High Quality (5.6 Mb)

    Governor Schwarzenegger Tours Orange Show Fairgrounds Evacuation Center and Local Assistance Center
    Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in San Bernardino today at a press conference following a tour of the Orange Show Fairgrounds evacuation center and a Fire Emergency Local Assistance Center (about 21 minutes):
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    Governor Schwarzenegger and President Bush Hold Press Conference Following Briefing on Southern CaliforniaFires
    Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and President George Bush at the Kit Carson Park Incident Command Post in Escondidotoday discussing the fires across southern California (about 9 minutes):
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    Governor Schwarzenegger Tours El Toro High School Evacuation Center
    Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, joined by local officials, in Lake Forest today at a press conference following a tour of the El Toro High School evacuation center (about 27 minutes):
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    Governor Schwarzenegger Holds Press Conference at Los Alamitos Following Briefing on Southern California Fires
    Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the regional support center in Los Alamitos today discussing the fires across southern California (about 40 minutes):
    High Quality (13.8 Mb)




    Wildfire Links
    San Bernardino County's Disaster Information and Disaster Recovery Assistance
    http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/

    Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA
    http://www.fema.gov/hazard/wildfire/ca_2007.shtm

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - CAL FIRE
    http://www.fire.ca.gov

    The Governors office
    http://gov.ca.gov/

    San Diego County Local Assistance Centers
    http://www.sdcountyrecovery.com

    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    http://www.hud.gov/

    CalTrans
    http://www.dot.ca.gov

    CalTrans Highway Conditions
    http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/

    Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies - FIRESCOPE
    http://www.firescope.org

    National Interagency Fire Center
    http://www.nifc.gov

    National Interagency Coordination Center
    http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html

    National Fire News
    http://www.nifc.gov/fire_info/nfn.htm

    Fire weather from the National Weather Service
    http://fire.boi.noaa.gov/

    NOAAWatch page for weather, fire and other information
    http://www.noaawatch.gov

    Fire information and links from the US Forest Service
    http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/reports.shtml

    San Diego Humane Society & SPCA
    http://www.sdhumane.org


    Other Useful Links




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