Wall & Ponderosa Fires Fire On The Ridge September 27, 2017

Wall Fire Fire Behavior Factors Topography Fuels Weather Steep, inaccessible Two main drainages: Rattlesnake & Phoenix Southwest aspect Fuels Brush & Oak woodland Substantial fire history Weather High Temp: 107 Wind Gust: SSW @ 16 Relative Humidity: 7%

Wall Fire Ready, Set, Go!!! Are you prepared? Defensible Space Harden your home, building elements The little things Family emergency plan Go bag Evacuation plan Photos from Viewcrest Dr., July 8th around 6:51 p.m.

Wall Fire A closer look!!! 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 8 9

Wall Fire #1 Bonham Rd. Single family, wood frame Detached garage, wood frame

Wall Fire #2 Bonham Rd. Single family residence Metal carport (2)

Wall Fire #3 Viewcrest Dr. Single family residence, wood frame, stucco

Wall Fire #4 Viewcrest Dr. Single family, modular home Metal carport

Wall Fire #5 Viewcrest Dr. Single family residence, modular

Wall Fire #6 Viewcrest Dr. Single family, modular home Single family, unknown (foreground)

Wall Fire #7 Viewcrest Dr. Single family residence, wood frame

Wall Fire #8 Viewcrest Dr. Single family, modular home Detached garage, wood frame Wood deck

Wall Fire #9 Viewcrest Dr. Single family, wood frame Wood piles

Wall Fire CAL FIRE Damage Inspection Map 101 Structures Affected Destroyed 41 Residential 2 Commercial 48 Outbuilding Damaged 51-75% 2 Outbuildings 26-50% 2 Outbuildings 10-25% 1 Outbuilding 1-9% 3 Residences & 2 Outbuildings CAL FIRE

August 28, 2017 Fuels Topography Weather Ponderosa Fire August 28, 2017 Fuels Topography Weather Photo by Judy Bellamy

Ponderosa Fire August 28, 2017 Topography Fuel Weather Long, steep drainage Started near foot of slope Fuel Heavy brush and timber Weather 104º, 19% RH, unstable air

August 28, 2017 Fuels Topography Weather Ponderosa Fire August 28, 2017 Fuels Topography Weather

Ponderosa Fire

Ponderosa Fire Eagle Child Rd. Single family residences, all destroyed

Ponderosa Fire Success Story

Paradise and Upper Ridge Fire Threat Scenarios

Dry Creek Scenario

Embers ignite the “Little Things”

Vent Replacement Program

Town of Paradise Evacuation Plan Get Ready! What to do before a fire Defensible Space The Little Things: In, On & Around Harden the Home, building elements Get Ready! Prepare Your Family Family Emergency Evac & Communications Plan Go Bag Mass Notification System Vehicle > ½ full of fuel Utility Shut Offs

Town of Paradise Evacuation Plan Get Set! Home Evacuation Checklist Prepare for an Evacuation Inside the House Outside the House The Six “P’s” People & Pets Papers, phone #s, Important documents Prescriptions, eyeglasses Pictures & irreplaceable memorabilia Personal computer, hard drive, discs Plastics (credit & ATM cards, cash

Town of Paradise Evacuation Plan GO!!! What to do when given an evacuation order Follow the direction of public safety officials Know your Zone Evacuation Map Keep Informed on Fire & Evacuation Information Public Assembly Point & Evacuation Centers

Town of Paradise Evacuation Map Includes zones below the Town of Paradise Know your Zone!!! Know your likely evacuation routes. Public Assembly Point & Evacuation Centers

Are You Prepared? Do You Have The New Paradise/Upper Ridge Evacuation Plan?