National Weather Service Forecast for: Yorba Linda, CA Issued by: National Weather Service San Diego, CA

Updated: 8:36 am PST Jan 12, 2009

This Afternoon Sunny Tonight Mostly Clear Tuesday Sunny Tuesday Night Mostly Clear Wednesday Sunny Wednesday Night Mostly Clear Thursday Sunny Thursday Night Mostly Clear Friday Sunny Hi 84°F Lo 58°F Hi 84°F Lo 49°F Hi 84°F Lo 50°F Hi 83°F Lo 49°F Hi 82°F

Forecast from NOAA-NWS for Yorba Linda, CA

UPDATE

NEW EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
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REMAIN VIGILANT-THE THREAT IS NOT OVER

The residents located near the burnt slope areas are highly encouraged to remain vigilant throughout the rainy season. The danger of debris and mudflows is not over and will continue to threaten neighborhoods for the next three to five years. City and State erosion control measures (k-rail, sandbags, etc.) will remain in place until it can be determined that the danger is over. In addition, residents with debris and mudflow control measures such as sandbags are reminded to leave these measures in place. While the City and the Orange County Fire Authority continue to monitor the weather and the hillsides, residents should always be prepared to evacuate at a moments notice during rainy weather.

ALERTOC (Often known as Reverse 9-1-1)

AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed of emergencies and certain community events. By registering with AlertOC, time-sensitive voice messages from the County or City in which you live or work may be sent to your home, cell or business phone. Text messages may also be sent to cell phones, e-mail accounts and hearing impaired receiving devices. It is also commonly called “Reverse 9-1-1,” but this a registered trademark.

To sign up for AlertOC, go to www.alertoc.com and you will see a map of Orange County. Simply click on the City of Yorba Linda. Once you are on the Yorba Linda screen, click on the appropriate option and then fill out the required information. Once you have submitted the information, the City and County will be better able to get the word out to you in an emergency.

The City encourages all of our residents to register!

NEW PUBLIC WORKS HOTLINE

The Yorba Linda Public Works Department has established a new information hotline for residents with questions about potential mud and debris flows. The number is (714) 961-7114. Public Works staff will be responding to messages left on this line as soon as possible.

ANAHEIM DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTER REOPENS

CALL FOR DONATIONS: MORE GIFT CARDS FOR YORBA LINDA FIRE VICTIMS NEEDED

On behalf of the City of Yorba Linda, the Yorba Linda Public Library is continuing to coordinate the collection and distribution of gift cards for Yorba Linda victims of the recent fire. There are still a few fire-affected families left to help, but more donations of gift cards are needed. Samples of gift cards that seem to be the most helpful include those for grocery stores, restaurants and general merchandise stores like Target.

Donations of gift cards may be dropped off at the Yorba Linda Public Library’s Adult Services Desk, 18181 Imperial Highway, Yorba Linda 92886. Library staff will ensure that the gift cards are distributed to Yorba Linda fire victims in limited allotments per household by verifying addresses from the Orange County Fire Authority’s damage assessment report.

For more information regarding donations, call the Library’s Adult Services Desk at 714-777-2873 ext. 6. Hours of Library operation are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The last day to register For Federal-State Disaster Assistance is January 20, 2009.

ROADMAP TO RECOVERY: A PROGRAM FOR FIRE SURVIVORS

A free educational meeting on insurance claims and mortgage issues.

GIFT CARD DONATIONS FOR YORBA LINDA FIRE VICTIMS

Due to the closure of the Disaster Relief Center, the Library is now accepting and disseminating donations of gift cards for Yorba Linda victims of the recent fire. Currently, gift cards are the only donations the City is accepting for fire victims because they are what best meet the varying needs of fire-affected families at this time. Donations of gift cards may be dropped off at the Yorba Linda Public Library (18181 Imperial Highway), and Library staff will ensure that the gift cards are distributed to Yorba Linda fire victims only. Fire victims may pick up gift cards by presenting identification. Library staff will verify the address based on the Orange County Fire Authority’s damage assessment report. For more information regarding donations, call the Library’s disaster donation line at 714-777-2873 ext. 123 or email reliefcenter@ylpl.lib.ca.us.

If you have any donations other than a gift card (clothes, furniture etc.), please contact one of the following organizations:

• Goodwill: 714-547-6308; www.ocgoodwill.org
  
  
• Orange County Food Bank: 714-897-6670; www.orangecountyfoodbank.com
  
  
• Salvation Army: 714-832-7100; www.salvationarmyoc.org

If you wish to adopt a family please contact:

• Anaheim Community Foundation: (714) 765-4419; www.anaheimcommfound.org

ATTENTION - CONTRACTORS, ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS:

For liability purposes, the City will not solicit, advertise or recommend contractors, architects, engineers, etc. to our residents.

ANAHEIM DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER TRANSITIONS TO SBA DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTER

The Anaheim Disaster Recovery Center will be transitioning to a SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center end of business Friday December 12, 2008. Any applicant or someone wanting to register can continue to reach FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. The deadline for fire victims to register with FEMA is January 20, 2009.

FREEWAY COMPLEX FIRE PRELIMINARY REPORT

The Orange County Fire Authority has issued a preliminary after-action report on the Freeway Complex Fire of November 15-16. This report contains initial observations and findings only. A much more comprehensive report will be issued prior to March 2009.

WILDLIFE INFORMATION

Due to the recent devastating fires throughout Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Brea and Chino Hills State Park the wildlife population from these areas, in an effort to survive, have been seen more frequently in residential neighborhoods looking for food, water, and shelter. Please click here for information on living safely with coyotes and for other wildlife please visit the OC Animal Care

FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or apply online at www.fema.gov

FEMA Denial Letter: Not The Last Word

Californians who have applied for disaster assistance following the wildfires and have received a denial letter should not be alarmed. Every homeowner who has insurance will get a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denial letter if their insurance claim isn't settled.

HEROES DURING THE YORBA LINDA FIRES

Friends, family members and neighbors have identified these individuals as
"local heroes" during the recent fires.

HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE TO EROSION CONTROL

FLOOD SAFETY AND SANDBAG USE

HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE FOR FLOOD, DEBRIS, AND EROSION CONTROL AFTER FIRES (large pdf file - please be patient)

SANDBAG LOCATIONS

Sandbags are still available at the following locations

City Locations:

• Brush Canyon Park
• Bryant Ranch Park
• Box Canyon Park
• Hidden Hills cul-de-sac east of Mission Hills Lane
• San Antonio Road @ Ridge Park Drive
• San Antonio Road N/O Fairmont Boulevard @ greenbelt
• Fairmont Boulevard @ Foxhollow Drive
• Clydesdale Drive N/O Lipizzan Lane @ MWD Easement

Yorba Linda Fire Stations:

FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED

On 11/18/08, the President declared a Major Disaster in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Santa Barbara for the fires beginning on 11/13/08, providing individual assistance, public assistance (debris removal and emergency protective measures), and hazard mitigation. The declaration does not cover permanent repair costs for damaged infrastructure. However, additional designations may be made upon further evaluation.

BEWARE OF UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS!

Beware of unlicensed and/or fraudulent contractors, architects, engineers or insurance brokers.

The CA Department of Insurance – Law Enforcement Division will begin passing out information packets in the fire-affected areas starting today, November 19, 2008. Their primary purpose will be to hand out the flyers to help prevent fire victims become further victimized by fraudulent or unlicensed contractors. Later, they will begin driving through the affected areas looking for anyone performing construction and verifying they have a license, as it is illegal for an unlicensed contractor to be in a disaster area.

More information can be found at the Department of Insurance website or by calling 1-800-927-HELP (4357)

Please be assured that the City will also be checking on their credentials/certifications during the building permit process.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FORGIVES BILLS FOR FIRE VICTIMS

Yorba Linda Disposal: FAQ’s about disposing of fire debris

FACT SHEET ABOUT U. S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(SBA) DISASTER LOANS

GETTING DISASTER HELP FROM SBA

FOR POWER OUTAGE UPDATES PLEASE CALL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AT 1-800-655-4555

LINKS TO OTHER AGENCIES

• United Policyholders Aid to SoCal Wildfire Survivors
  
  
• Federal Aid Programs For California Disaster Recovery
  
  
• Orange County Fire Authority
  
  
• Yorba Linda Water District
  
  
• American Red Cross-Orange County Chapter
  
  
• Orange County Sheriff’s Department
  
  
• Orange County Register
  
  
• Orange County Emergency Operations Center
  
  
• Yorba Linda Disposal
  
  
• Southern California Edison
  
  
• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
  
  
• California Contractors State License Board
  
  
• IRS Disaster Relief
  
  
• IRS Form 4506 - Request Copies of Tax Returns
  
  
  

HELPFUL TIPS (Click on a topic.)

• TIPS ON SMOKE REMOVAL AND FIRE CLEANUP
  
  
• RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLEAN-UP FOLLOWING WILDFIRES
  
  
• FOOD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE IMPACTED AREAS 
  
  
• COPING WITH STRESS FOLLOWING WILDFIRES 
  
  
• NATURAL GAS SAFETY FACT SHEET
  
  
• INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL GAS NATURAL DESPUÉS DE UNA EMERGENCIA
  
  
• EROSION CONTROL
  
  
• HELPING CHILDREN AFTER A WILDFIRE: TIPS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
  
  
• GUIDELINES FOR SAVING FAMILY TREASURES FROM SOOT AND ASH
  
  

Thank you to The Ellen Degeneres Show, Skechers, Yorba Linda Disposal, Ace Hardware of Anaheim, Ganahl Lumber, McFadden-Dale Industrial Hardware, Yorba Linda Hardware, Orange County Farm Supply, Albertson's of Yorba Linda, Bobby D's, Lamppost Pizza, Blue Agave Southwestern Grill of Yorba Linda, Arrowhead Water, Home Depot of Anaheim, Brea and Orange, Service Champions Heating and Air Conditioning, Sherwin-Williams Paint Company, Sun State Rentals, Valley Crest Landscape Development, Verizon, Sam's Club of La Habra, Lowe's of Anaheim and Chino Hills, Eastlake Village Homeowner's Association, The Thomas Lasorda, Jr. Foundation, Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce, Phyllis Coleman, Esperanza High School Water Polo Team, Operation OC - Orange County Rescue Mission, Rose Drive Friends Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Committed Relief (Calvary Chapel La Habra), Congressman Gary Miller, Senator Bob Margett, Senator Bob Huff, Assemblyman Michael Duvall, Supervisor Bill Campbell and all of those who have volunteered and provided support for the residents of our community.

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