Thank you to our sponsors! We can't wait to see you all tomorrow at the Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue 3rd Annual Proud to Give so Others May Live Golf Tournament and Helo Ball Drop! #soothersmaylive
River water temperatures are DEADLY cold. Think twice before you jump into local rivers without a life jacket.
It may be the last decision you ever make.
The "Prepared Paradise" emergency exercise will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday. The sirens test will take place at 10 a.m. https://t.co/mISDWDFPHj
With the thunderstorm activity expected this week in the mountains, foothills, and Sacramento Valley, make sure to practice lightning safety!⚡
✅Set up a way to receive weather alerts
✅Take shelter indoors
✅Stay away from trees and other tall objects
✅Avoid water
#CAwx
@USFSPlumas is conducting a 100 acre prescribed burn just south of Challenge. Smoke will be visible from south east Butte County for the next few days. https://t.co/25Kvx1a1KJ
Area waterways are still running cold & fast due to snow melt. It only takes a few minutes to lose muscle control with water temperatures this cold.
With warm air temperatures expected again this week, beware of cold, fast-running water! #CAwx
Hey @PlumasCountyCA did you feel it?
#DYK you can receive alerts through the #MyShakeApp, giving your family valuable seconds to drop, cover and hold on?
Head to https://t.co/eSSQ2Vmsfs to learn more tips and tricks on how to be prepared for the next one.
Remote Area Medical at Table Mountain: Report of several hikers possibly requiring medical attention in the area of Ravine Falls. Responders are en route to the patients now.
Record snowfall is anticipated to bring high, fast rivers and streams this spring. Please be aware of cold-water dangers, plan ahead, know the water, know your limits, know about life jackets, and supervise children in and around open bodies of water.
Ways to receive warning information besides social media:
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on mobile devices
- https://t.co/7FMe5twj20
#cawx
Widespread moderate to heavy rain is in the forecast tonight - Wednesday. This could lead to ponding of water & roadway flooding. Never drive through flooded roads or around barricades! #cawx
Winter Storm Watch has been issued for elevations above 3,000 feet in the Sierra and above 2,000 feet in the Coastal Range.
⌚ Timing: Monday - Wednesday.
❄️ Heavy snow is expected with 1-4 FEET possible.
⚠️ Prepare now for more heavy snow early next week! #CAwx
Last, but certainly not least - if this team sounds like something you would like to be a part of - we are always recruiting new members to become a part of our team. All the details on how to start the process to join this team are on our website.
Whew!!! We finally had a couple of days to slow down, catch our breath, and regroup just a bit... The attached graphic shows our team's response to this crazy series of low elevation snow/rain events. Our team of volunteers spent almost 1,000 hours serving the community.
You probably already know this, but our team is a 501 C(3) nonprofit funded almost entirely by donations. If you want to help our team recover financially from this incident, we have made it very simple - you can donate here https://t.co/XpHjjUOFoo.