Humboldt County Public Health is urging residents and organizations to make a safety plan to limit exposure to COVID-19 when sheltering people evacuating wildfires. “Protecting lives is the first priority in any emergency,” Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich said. “Right now, our communities are facing multiple emergencies, so we have to protect ourselves […]
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Salvation Army Providing Meals for Wildfire Evacuees
The Salvation Army in Northern California is providing meals to those evacuating the wildfires in the region, including evacuees from the August Complex Fire and the Red Salmon Complex fire. The Salvation Army is providing meals to evacuees from the August Complex fire, the Red Salmon Complex fire, North Complex fire and the LNU Complex […]
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Rio Dell Sets up Water Station for Evacuees
The city of Rio Dell has opened a water station for fire evacuees in the parking lot of City hall, located at 675 Wildwood Ave. The self-serve station will be available for evacuees and their animals at any time for at least the next 24 hours and consists of two hose stations. From the press […]
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COVID-19 Tips for Housing Fire Evacuees
County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich is offering tips to local residents who may be taking in friends and family evacuating from the state’s devastating wildfires to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. “This situation is enormously challenging, and our hearts go out to everyone across the state who is impacted by wildfires,” she said in […]