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Aug 28, 2020, 26 tweets

I'm watching the #SonomaCounty #WalbridgeFire #MeyersFire #LNULightningComplex community briefing. Anything of interest I'll tweet in this thread. 👇

#WalbridgeFire is now 25% contained. No change in acreage from this morning. The fire has not grown or moved in five days. 250 National Guard personnel are now working on the fire. Weather tonight will be good w/marine layer moisture.

Yesterday they completed a successful firing operation along Los Lomos near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Rd. Today two firing operations, one along Felta Creek and another at Pool Ridge to Camino del Arroyo. #WalbridgeFire

#WalbridgeFire is now in mop-up and patrol status. That means containment will improve.

Thus far, 91 structures have been destroyed in #WalbridgeFire. The assessment is not complete. You can see what they've evaluated so far here and search by address: arcgis.com/apps/webappvie… #HennesseyFire #LNULightningComplex #MeyersFire

.@sonomasheriff will not tolerate people coming to take photographs of the fire - no disaster tourism allowed. Please respect those who have lost their home, animals, or property. #WalbridgeFire #LNULightningComplex

If you need help "working through the bureaucracy" to get the help you need due to #WalbridgeFire #LNULightningComplex or #HennesseyFire please reach out to @RepThompson's office - they are here to help.

If you have damage or structure loss make sure you file your paperwork with the insurance company ASAP. They also have to pay for your hotel/accommodations if you've lost your home or rental. Keep all paperwork & track phone calls. #LNULightningComplex #WalbridgeFire

The @CDInews can help you with any challenges you face with your insurance regarding #LNULightningComplex #WalbridgeFIre #MeyersFire #CaliforniaFires #HennesseyFire. Here is a the wildfire resource page: insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/1…

Businesses or nonprofits who have been impacted by #LNULightningComplex or @californiafires - whether structure loss or income loss due to evacuations or closures - you can get a loan from @SBAgov. sba.gov to find out more. #WalbridgeFire #HennesseyFire

Register with @fema ASAP if you've had structure/property loss or damage. It's the first step to recovery. #LNULightningComplex #californiafires #WalbridgeFIre #HennesseyFire #MeyersFire

If you do not want to return to your home or property to photograph the damage - a requirement for insurance - you can have someone else do it for you. Just let your insurance CO know before hand per @UPHelp. #CaliforniaFires #WalbridgeFIre #LNULightningComplex #HennesseyFire

The nonprofit SF-based @UPHelp can help you if you need it regarding how to recover - check out their Roadmap to Recovery here: uphelp.org/programs/roadm…
#CaliforniaFires #WalbridgeFire #HennesseyFire #LNULightningComplex

Supervisor @Susan_Gorin reminds everyone that she is also a fire survivor - she lost her home in the 2017 fire and she's still not done with construction of her new home. "Breathe. We'll be with you." #WalbridgeFire #SonomaCounty

Sup @lyndajbhopkins - Please visit the assistance center in Guerneville at the Park N Ride in the Mirabel Triangle to get PPE and support in returning to your homes. There is bilingual staff available. #WalbridgeFire #LNULightningComplex

.@lyndajbhopkins - @CountyofSonoma has $$$$ to support grassroots community groups to do fire preparedness and response. (When I find out more I'll post about that) Can help with local defensible space, controlled burns, etc. #WalbridgeFire

Re-entry point in #Healdsburg will be closing tonight but the Healdsburg High School gym will open a local assistance center (LAC) on Saturday who need help rebuilding - it's for people who have suffered damage. FEMA, etc will be there per @SupervisorGore. #WalbridgeFire

If you need help and information - you can go to socoemergency.org - also has #covid19 information. Maintained and updated regularly by @CountyofSonoma!

.@SonomaEDB has a great collection of resources for #SonomaCounty businesses impacted by #LNULightningComplex, including #HennesseyFire (SoCo based businesses w/locals in HF footprint) and #WalbridgeFire

These are tough times. It's mentally hard as heck. If you'd like to talk to a therapist, @CountyofSonoma offers the WARM LINE - it's open seven days a week and you can talk, for free, to a therapist. 707-565-2652 #WalbridgeFire #MeyersFire #SonomaCounty

Q from public: Does the @sonomasheriff have a plan for disaster tourism this weekend?
A: We will have check points at re-entry areas of fire. We will have roving patrol in fire impacted areas.
#WalbridgeFire

Q: What's the status of the Mill Creek/Felta Creek area?
A: CAL FIRE - Firing operation conducted last night and today to close the control line.
Q: What's status at W. Dry Creek?
A: Successful dozer lines in Koch to Wine Creek Rd to Chamise to Brack.
#WalbridgeFire

Q: What needs to happen to reopen Rio Nido?
CAL FIRE: Rio Nido's proximity to the fire's edge, we must ensure no threat of roll out material or fire in the drainage nearby. Too many structures and residents to risk it yet.

#WalbridgeFIre

Q: Will ICE be suspending operations in the County? Will local assistance centers be bilingual?
A: ICE will not be at evacuation centers or LACs. We will not let them says Sup. Zane. All centers will be bilingual.
#WalbridgeFire #SonomaCounty

Q: Any idea on when Armstrong Woods Rd will reopen?
CAL FIRE: At least a week due to mop up and hazardous tree removal.
#WalbridgeFIre #SonomaCounty

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