Weekly Camp Fire Recovery Update from Butte County

July 8, 2019
DEBRIS REMOVAL STATUS
Alternative Program (County)
data as of July 5, 2019

Alternative Work Plans Received: 1,578
Alternative Work Plan in Review: 90

Alternative Work Plans Approved: 1,488

Final Reports Submitted: 754

Final Reports in Review: 53

Final Reports Approved: 701

Applications awaiting work plans: 99
Government Program (State)
data as of July 2, 2019

ROEs received: 11,693

Parcels with debris removal
completed: 6,234
 
Parcels with soil sample
approved: 3,564

Parcels with erosion control
completed: 2,588

Parcels completed and
Final sign off sent to County: 1,952

Noncompliant Parcels

Town of Paradise: 168
Butte County: 91
Mobile Home Parks

Government Program: 22
Alternative Program: 4
In Progress (indemnity agreement signed): 4
Outstanding: 4
Air Quality Monitoring
The Government Program is monitoring air quality at several areas in Paradise, Magalia, and Oroville. Current air quality and results from heavy metal and asbestos sampling are displayed online, https://campfi.fielddatasolutions.com/.

Each station lists the air quality index as either: good, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups, unhealthy, very unhealthy, hazardous, or offline.

Visit the Camp Fire Recovery webpage on the Butte County Air Quality Management District for more information, https://bcaqmd.org/camp-fire-recovery/
Debris Removal Operations Center
Property owners who have questions about Phase II debris removal with the Government Program can stop by or call the Debris Removal Operations Center and speak directly with representatives from CalOES and CalRecycle.

Debris Removal Operations Center
900 Fortress Street, Suite 200 in Chico
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am to Noon
530.399.0434
Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility Fire Debris Disposal
*Cubic Yards estimated based on lbs/cuyd for material type. 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Question:    How do I know when my property is certified clean of fire debris?
Answer:
Property owners in the Government Debris Removal Program

There are seven stages in the Government Debris Removal Program. After fire debris and ash are removed from your property (stage four), the soil samples and erosion control must still be completed. The last stage is for the State to notify the County that the property is clean. The County then provides a final sign off and notifies the property owner.

Visit the Phase II Map located at http://www.buttecountyrecovers.org/maps to see the stages and track your property.

You can also call the Debris Removal Operation Center at (530) 399-0434 for more information about the status of your debris removal.

You will receive a letter in the mail at the address provided on the Right-of-Entry form informing you the property cleanup is complete once the final sign off is done. The Town of Paradise or Butte County Building Departments will be notified that the property cleanup has been completed and that permits may be issued.

Property owners in the Alternative Debris Removal Program

You will receive a letter by e-mail at the address provided in Appendix F of the Alternative Work Plan for your property. The letter will be mailed to you at the address provided if no email is provided. The letter will be sent after Appendix F and the confirmation soil sampling report are reviewed and approved.

The Town of Paradise or Butte County Building Departments will be notified that the property cleanup has been completed and that permits may be issued.

You may also check the status of your property cleanup online by visiting the County’s online permit center at, https://dspermits.buttecounty.net/Search/case.aspx and search choosing your Parcel Number or Address. The status, Property Clean-up Completed indicates the property is clean and ready for building.
BUILDING PERMITS
Butte County Building Permits
Inside Burn Area*
Applications Received: 73
Permits Issued: 21
Final: 1 (home may be occuped)

Outside Burn Area*
Applications Received: 12
Permits Issued: 7
Final: 1 (home may be occupied)
*Inside Burn Area – residential permits on parcels where the Camp Fire destroyed a residence.

*Outside Burn Area – residential permit for a Camp Fire survivor on a parcel outside the burn area or a parcel within the burn area where no structures greater than 120 sq. ft. burned. ext Link
Town of Paradise Building Permits
Applications Received: 183
Permits in Plan Check: 103
Permits Issued: 80
Data as of July 3, 2019

View weekly recovery updates from the Town of Paradise. Posted here .
Butte County Surveyor Status
Record of Survey
Submitted: 66
Recorded: 12
Record of Survey – a document prepared and signed by a Professional Land Surveyor that documents a boundary survey. Required when: a property corner is set; property lines are established that have not been mapped previously; or there is a material discrepancy between what has been recorded versus what exists on the ground.
Corner Record
Submitted: 58
Recorded: 42
Corner Record – a document prepared and signed by a Professional Land Surveyor that documents a boundary survey. Required when: a property corner is set; property lines are re- established that have been mapped previously; and there is no material discrepancy between what has been recorded versus what exists on the ground.
BUTTE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TREES
Hazard trees in the County right-of-way are assessed by a contract arborist and removed by a tree contractor if they pose a threat to the public right-of-way. The Department of Public Works manages the contract arborist and the tree removal contractors.

Trees Evaluated, Removal Planned: 4,885
Trees Removed: 27
Road Miles Evaluated: 112 out of 155
NON-CONGREGATE SHELTERS FOR
CAMP FIRE SURVIVORS
Lime Saddle Campground
Total Spaces: 44
Vacancy: 4
Available Through: July 31, 2019

Da Sabla Campground
Total Spaces: 12
Vacancy: 5
Available Through: Sept. 30, 2019
The Department of Employment and Social Services operates the shelter locations. These shelters opened to provide a place for fire survivors who are unable to live on their property until fire debris removal is complete. Fire survivors should call 530.538.7572 to inquire about a space.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
The following community meetings and events related to recovery. The list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of community events.
Visit ButteCountyRecovers.org/events or Makeitparadise.org/meeting-schedule for a list of events hosted by, or held in coordination with, Butte County or the Town of Paradise.
 
Magalia Community Meeting
Upper Ridge Community Council
July 11, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Seventh Day Adventist Church, 15204 Skyway Road in Magalia

Paradise Irrigation District
Water System Recovery Update
July 15, 2019, 6:00PM
Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Road in Paradise Text Link