Weekly Camp Fire Recovery Update from Butte County
October 7,
2019
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Camp Fire- Wildfire Recovery Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete a
short online survey
conducted by United Policyholders, a nonprofit organization. The purpose is to gather information about insurance and recovery, progress and problems. The information we collect through this survey will help our nonprofit organization and our local partners support your community during the long term recovery.
You may take the survey anonymously. Any reports that result from this survey will be based on aggregate data. You will be able to view this data on our website following the close of the survey. Please complete only one survey per household.
As a thank you for completing the survey, all email addresses will be entered into a drawing to win $50 Amazon giftcard. The winner will be notified via email. We will not share or sell your email address.
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Wildfire Assistance Program Issues Payments and Continues to Accept Claims
The Wildfire Assistance Program started accepting claims for Basic Unmet Needs payments on August 15, 2019. As of September 30, 2019, the Program has reviewed over 4,000 claims and issued payments totaling more than $8 million to households affected by the 2017 and 2018 Wildfires.
The independently administered Program is distributing payments from a fund of $105 million provided by PG&E. The funds are intended to help those who are in need of assistance with alternative living expenses or unmet needs. Claimants can request a Basic Unmet Needs payment of $5,000 per household for owners, or $2,500 per adult household member for renters. Claimants receiving Basic Unmet Needs payments may also qualify for a Supplemental Unmet Needs payment, if funds are available after all Basic Unmet Needs payments have been issued.
To qualify for the payments, applicants’ primary residence must have been within the boundary of the 2017 Northern California wildfires or the 2018 Camp fire. Applicants also must establish proof of identity and certify that they are not requesting payments for an expense already paid for by FEMA.
The Administrator is still accepting claims for the Wildfire Assistance Program and encourages all affected households to apply for benefits. An official website with an online claim filing system can be found at
www.norcalwildfireassistanceprogram.com. All claims must be submitted by November 15, 2019.
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Alternative Program (County)
data as of October 4, 2019
Alternative Work Plans Received: 1,694
Alternative Work Plan in Review: 49
Alternative Work Plans Approved: 1,645
Final Reports Submitted: 1,217
Final Reports in Review: 38
Final Reports Approved: 1,179
Applications Awaiting Work Plans: 28
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Government Program (State)
data as of October 1, 2019
Parcels with ROE Eligible: 10,859
Parcels with Debris Removal
Completed: 10,794
Parcels with Soil Sample
Approved: 9,394
Parcels with Erosion Control
Completed: 8,160
Parcels Completed and
Final Sign Off Sent to County: 7,998
Parcels with Final Sign Off received by the county: 8,353
Parcels with Final Sign Off processed by the County (return to owner): 8,242
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Noncompliant Parcels
Town of Paradise: 35
Butte County: 20
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Mobile Home Parks
Government Program: 32
Alternative Program: 2
In Progress (indemnity agreement signed): 0
Outstanding: 0
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Debris Removal Operations Center
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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
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Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility Fire Debris Disposal
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Butte County Building Permits
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Inside Burn Area*
Applications Received: 143
Permits Issued: 67
Final: 1 (home may be occupied)
Outside Burn Area*
Applications Received: 14
Permits Issued: 11
Final: 2 (home may be occupied)
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*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.
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Butte County Rebuild Incentive Grant Information
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The rebuild incentive grant can be applied for when property owners submit a building permit with Butte County. The grant is on a first-applied, first-granted basis.
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North Valley Community Foundation
The grant is a reimbursement for 50% of eligible building permit fees up to $3,500.
41 Applicants being served
$73,813 being applied to building permits.
Golden State Finance Authority
The grant is a reimbursement of 100% of eligible building permit fees for Veterans.
15 Applicants being served
$43,359 being applied to building permits.
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Town of Paradise Building Permits
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Building Permit Applications Received: 377
Homes Rebuilt: 5
Data as of October 2, 2019
View weekly recovery updates from the Town of Paradise.
Posted here
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Butte County Surveyor Status
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Submitted: 189
Recorded: 47
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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.
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BUTTE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TREES
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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: 6,649
Trees Removed: 130
Road Miles Evaluated: 155 out of 155
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NON-CONGREGATE SHELTERS FOR
CAMP FIRE SURVIVORS
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Lime Saddle Campground
Total Spaces: 44
Vacancy: 12
Available Through: October 31, 2019*
*this date is evaluated on a monthly basis.
DeSabla Campground
Total Spaces: 12
Vacancy: 6
Available Through: October 31, 2019*
*this date is evaluated on a monthly basis.
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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.
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Del Oro Water Update (as of 10/7/19)
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Locations Tested: 269
Locations Cleared: 266
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Paradise Irrigation District Update (as of 9/30/19)
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Total Advisories Lifted: 495
438 Advisories Lifted based on water test results
57 Advisories Lifted based on service lateral replacement
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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The following community meetings and events related to recovery. The list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of community events.
United Policyholders Legal Help Clinic
The nonprofit United Policyholders is hosting a free legal help clinic for Camp Fire survivors. Attorney volunteers will offer free 1-on-1 consultation sessions for Camp Fire survivors.
Friday, October 11, 2019
11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
2341 Floral Avenue, Chico
It has been nearly one year since the Camp Fire, and many events are being planned for the week of November 8, 2019. The Town of Paradise will hold several events on Friday, November 8, including the following:
- 11:08 a.m. 85 seconds of silence for the 85 lives lost, and the unveiling of the "Key Phoenix" at the Building Resiliency Center, 6295 Skyway, in Paradise.
- 6:30 p.m.: Camp Fire Remembrance Ceremony, Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Road, in Paradise.
This event will include a free medical clinic from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with nurses and doctors provided by Medspire Health. Children's activities, music, games and food vendors will also be included.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Please note the location change:
Mountain Ridge Middle School
13835 West Park Drive, Magalia
United Policyholders Roadmap to Recovery Workshop
Healing and Dealing at the 1-year Anniversary
December 3, 2019
6:00 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
2341 Floral Avenue, Chico
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