Calaveras Office Of The Sheriff

Posted on by August 27, 2021
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Advisory: Airola Fire update from OES

Dear Sam Hernandez,





RELEASE DATE: ​​August 26, 2021

RELEASE TIME: ​​IMMEDIATE

CONTACT:​​​John K. Osbourn M.A. – Director, Office of Emergency Services

AIROLA FIRE UPDATE

The Airola Fire is now currently at 700 acres and is 25% contained.

Evacuation Orders:

As of 8pm this evening, all Evacuation Orders issued for the Airola Fire will be downgraded to an Evacuation Warning. All other Evacuation Warnings will remain in place.



Please refer to the Evacuation Order and Warnings Map on our Community Information page https://calaveras-gis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=da5475a4457b46129f63349d49eb0a85 under the Evacuation Tab.



Road Closures will re-open at 8pm this evening

At 8pm tonight, Parrotts Ferry Rd. from Highway 4 to the South County line will re-open.

PG&E have re-energized the Parrotts Ferry area.

As the public begins to repopulate, please remain vigilant

and watch for fire crews and utility resources on roadways.

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Airola Fire

Posted on by August 25, 2021
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Emergency Services

Team,

I have not been contacted for this fire by OES or ARC.

They are working the fire on CMD 12.

Please be ready, if we are needed.

Sam – WS6P

ARES Emergency Coordinator – Calaveras County

RACES Radio Officer – Calaveras County

Hm: (209) 293-4010

1st Net Cell: (209) 418-9207

W6WPT Repeater  440.100 + T100

WIRES-X node 33432

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Unhealthy Air Quality

Posted on by August 19, 2021
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Air quality is an issue smoke from fires have raised the AQI index above 150 in many areas of Calaveras County. An index over 150 is considered unhealthy for everyone. Sensitive groups such as children, the elderly and those suffering from breathing conditions asthma etc. should get inside!
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Ham Expo Aug 14-15 2021

Posted on by August 19, 2021
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The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is approaching fast! Festivities kick off Friday night, August 13, with some great podcasts. This is followed on August 14-15 with 93 amazing speakers, kit-building workshops, booth prizes, and much more. Full Registration tickets are $12.50 USD each, can be purchased by August 15, and include entry for the Live 2-day period plus the 30-day on-demand period.
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Test Details

Posted on by August 8, 2021
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The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages. This will be the second nationwide WEA test, but the first nationwide WEA test on a consumer opt-in basis. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.

The Emergency Alert System portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the sixth nationwide EAS test.
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