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November 7, 2007 5:00pm

The following is a consolidated report of state operations and fire activity in Southern

California. Information in this report is gathered from state and county offices of emergency

services. Some information may not be verified.

General Report:

There are 2 active fires in Southern California. The priority for fighting fires is: Santiago and Poomacha.

Extent of Damage:

* Total Acres Burned to Date: 517,267

* Structures Destroyed: 3,204

* Structures Damaged: 246

* Fatalities and Injuries: Fatalities 7 Injuries 139

Recovery

Local Assistance Centers / Disaster Recovery Centers have reported 24,724 services visits as of

11/06/07. Many of the LACs are transitioning into Disaster Recovery Centers as needed.

Individual Assistance Program

FEMA Tele-registrations has increased from 14,063 to 14,466 (Last updated 11/04/07).

Donations Hotline

1-800-750-2858; operated daily 8 am to 5 pm. Since operations began on 10/23/07, the hotline has

received 1026 calls and inquiries. The Donations Desk received 21 calls and/or inquiries on 11/6/07.

Total calls date: 1079

*The multiagency warehouse was staffed and operational today. Receiving donated services and goods

to operate the warehouse. The warehouse will be used as a distribution point for donated goods for the

fire response.

Disaster Assistance

Individual Assistance and Household Program

Over $5.7 million approved and over $5.6 million disbursed

Housing Assistance

Over $4.6 million approved and over $4.5 disbursed

Other Needs Assistance Program

Over $1 million approved and over $1 million disbursed

LINKS TO RESOURCES:

California Department of Emergency

Services

http://www.oes.ca.gov

California Department of Insurance

http://www.insurance.ca.gov

CalTrans Highway Conditions

http://www.dot.ca.gov/fireclosures.php

Firefighting Resources of California

Organized for Potential Emergencies -

FIRESCOPE

http://www.firescope.org

California Department of Forestry and

Fire Protection - CAL FIRE

http://www.fire.ca.gov

National Interagency Fire Center

http://www.nifc.gov

National Interagency Coordination

Center

http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html

National Fire News

http://www.nifc.gov/fire_info/nfn.htm

Fire weather from the National Weather

Service

http://fire.boi.noaa.gov/

NOAAWatch page for weather, fire and

other information

http://www.noaawatch.gov

Fire information and links from the US

Forest Service

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/reports.sht

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San Diego Humane Society & SPCA

http://www.sdhumane.org

COUNTY FIRE INFORMATION:

Los Angeles http://lacounty.info/

Los Angeles County Office of

Emergency Management

1275 N. Eastern Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90063

(323) 980-2261

Orange http://www.oc.ca.gov/

Orange County Office of Emergency

Services

2644 Santiago Canyon Road

Silverado, CA 92676

(714) 628-7055

Riverside

www.rvcfire.org/opencms/functions/oes/

Riverside County Office of

Emergency Services

4080 Lemon Street, Suite 8

Riverside, CA 92502-1412

(951) 955-4700

Santa Barbara

http://www.countyofsb.org/index.asp

Santa Barbara County Office of

Emergency Services

105 East Anapamu Street #102

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805-681-5526

San Bernardino

http://www.sbcfire.org/oes

San Bernardino County Office of

Emergency Services

1743 W. Miro Way

Rialto, CA 92376

(909) 356-3998

Ventura

http://www.vcsd.org/oes/fire.html

Ventura County Office of Emergency

Services

800 South Victoria Avenue

Ventura, CA 93009

Fire Hotline: (805) 388-4276

San Diego

http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/

San Diego County Office of

Emergency Services

5555 Overland Avenue Building 19

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-3490

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

San Diego: Public Info # 858-565-3171 or 858-565-3172 Media # 858-565-3171 or

858-565-3172

San Diego County has developed a “Firestorm 2007 Recovery”, a comprehensive

response website for residents. The one stop site, www.sdcountyrecovery.com has links

to General Recovery Resources, Returning to your Business, Disaster Recovery FAQ,

Agricultural Business Losses, Animals, Lost Animals, Safety Measures, Dead Animals,

Volunteering, Cleanup Information, Ash Debris: Public Health Tips & Cleanup, Swimming

Pools, Propane Gas, Air Quality, Air Quality Information, Food Safety, Boil Water Alerts,

Counseling and Community Relief and Rebuild Your Life.

POOMACHA FIRE

Acres Burned: 49, 410

% Contained: 96

Crews continue to mop up and cold trail; however, progress in this area will be slow due

to snags and extremely steep terrain. Isolated islands in the burn area continue to burn

out and are being monitored. All OES personnel and equipment have been demobilized.

CONTAINED

WITCH FIRE

Acres Burned: 197,990

% Contained: 100

HARRIS FIRE

Acres Burned: 90,440

% Contained: 100

RICE INCIEDNT

Acres Burned: 9,000

% Contained: 100

Structures: 208 structures & 40 outbuildings destroyed

PENDLETON COMPLEX (AMMO FIRE & WILCOX FIRE)

Acres Burned: 19, 353

% Contained: 100

Structures: 100 residences threatened

MC COY FIRE

Acres Burned: 300

% Contained: 100

Structures: 1 outbuilding destroyed

CORONADO HILLS FIRE

Acres Burned: 300

% Contained: 100

ORANGE COUNTY

Orange County: Public Info # 714-628-7085 Media # 714-573-6200

Santiago Fire

Acres Burned: Approximately 28,400

% Contained: 96

The spotty burn in Division "QQ" continues to be a problem. Crews are continuing to

suppress hot spots and improve line. Crews continue to mop-up and improve

containment lines. All OES equipment and personnel have been demobilized. All out of

county local government equipment have been demobilized. 566 personnel are currently

assigned.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Los Angeles County: Public Info # 800-980-4990

L.A. County Assessor offers fire damage tax relief. The State Revenue and Taxation

Code, Section 170/Misfortune and Calamity, allows reassessment of property sustaining

at least $10,000 in damage. This process can result in a corrected tax bill or refund. Any

adjustment or proration of taxes will be based on the reduction in value from the date of

damage through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.

See http://lacounty.gov/cms1_077154.pdf.

CONTAINED

RANCH FIRE

Acres Burned: 58,401

% Contained: 100

Structures: 1 home & 8 buildings destroyed.

CANYON FIRE

Acres Burned: 4,500

% Contained: 100

Structures: 6 homes & 2 businesses destroyed; 9 homes damaged; 600 residences, 200

commercial buildings & 100 outbuildings threatened.

BUCKWEED FIRE

Acres Burned: 38,356

% Contained: 100

Structures: 21 residences & 22 outbuildings destroyed; 15 residences damaged.

MAGIC INCIDENT

Acres Burned: 2824

% Contained: 100

Structures: n/a

MEADOWRIDGE FIRE

Acres Burned: 20

% Contained: 100

Structures: n/a

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

San Bernardino: Public Info # 909-355-8800 Media # 909-383-5600

The San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office will release information on damaged and

destroyed homes the moment it becomes available and is verified. The information will

also be released on the Web site of the San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office shortly

after the information is made available at the shelters. Residents may access the

assessor’s site directly at www.sbassessor.org or by visiting the county Web site at

www.sbcounty.gov and following the Disaster Information links to access the

information.

CONTAINED

SLIDE FIRE

Acres Burned: 12, 759

% Contained: 100

Structures: 200 Residences and 3 outbuildings destroyed; 10,000 threatened

GRASS VALLEY FIRE

Acres Burned: 1,247

% Contained: 100

Structures: 100 homes destroyed; 6,000 threatened

CAJON INCIDENT

Acres Burned: 250

% Contained: 100

Structures: n/a

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Santa Barbara: Public Info # 805-961-5770 Vulnerable Population Hotline # 805-968-

0462

CONTAINED

SEDGEWICK FIRE

Acres Burned: 710

% Contained: 100

Structures: n/a

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Riverside County: Public Info # 909-955-4700

CONTAINED

ROSA FIRE

Acres Burned: 411

% Contained: 100

Structures: n/a

ROCA FIRE

Acres Burned: 270

% Contained: 100

Structures: n/a

ESSENTIAL FACILITIES ACTIVATED-“One–Stop Shop” Centers

Local Assistance Centers (LACs), Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) and Disaster Loan Outreach

Centers (DLOC’s) currently open as of 11/05/2007:

Local Assistance Centers

San Diego County

Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreation Center

18448 West Bernardo Drive

San Diego, CA 92127

Rancho San Diego-Cuyamaca College

900 Rancho San Diego Parkway

El Cajon, CA 92109

Ramona Community School

1710 Montecito Rd.

Ramona, CA 92065

Fallbrook Community Center

341 Heald Ln.

Fallbrook, CA 92028

Disaster Recovery Centers

Los Angeles County

George A. Caravalho, Santa Clarita Complex

20880 Centre Pointe Parkway

Santa Clarita, CA 91350

San Bernardino County

National Orange Show Fairgrounds

689 South E St.

San Bernardino, CA 92408

Hootman Senior Community Center

2929 Running Springs School Road

Running Springs, CA 92382

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers

Orange County

One Stop Center/Strip Mall

125 Technology Way

Irvine, CA

Los Angeles County

Malibu Bluff’s Park

24250 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Malibu, CA 90265

The following state agencies are planning to participate in the LACs: State OES, EDD, Contractor’s

Board, Department of Insurance, Veteran’s Affairs, Department of Motor Vehicles, Health Services,

Social Services, Franchise Tax Board, and Board of Equalization.

For more information, see http://www.oes.ca.gov/