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- What to expect this winter
- Overview of studies and areas of
concern
- Private property mitigation
Holy Fire Burn Area What to expect this winter Overview of studies - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Holy Fire Burn Area What to expect this winter Overview of studies - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Holy Fire Burn Area What to expect this winter Overview of studies and areas of concern Private property mitigation Debris and mud flow: Fast moving, deadly landslide Travels fast, cant outrun it Its all about rainfall
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Debris and mud flow:
- Fast moving, deadly landslide
- Travels fast, can’t outrun it
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Can be triggered by rainfall of 0.5” per hour or more of rainfall Rainfall only has to occur for 15 minutes Takes 3-5 years for canyon slopes to stabilize/recover
It’s all about rainfall intensity – not total rainfall
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Corona Canyon Fire 1 aftermath Jan 2018
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Other Post Fire Effects
- Rainfall runoff can be 2 to 5 times higher than
normal, particularly during small storms
- Ash, burnt smell from first storms of the year
- Slopes subject to erosion, failure
- Rockfall from steep slopes
- Extended road closures, loss of utilities
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- What to expect this winter
- Overview of studies and areas of
concern
- Private property mitigation
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USGS Builds Debris Flow Models
Chance of Debris Flow Initiating on 1” / hour Rainfall Intensity
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Watershe hed E d Emergenc ncy R Respo pons nse T Team
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August 30, 2018 www.rivcoready.org/stormready
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CalFire Watershed Emergency Response Team Rapid Assessment of risks to people and property
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Sandpiper Drive
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Indian Creek Glen Eden Sun Club
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Evacuation zones developed by CalFire and the Sheriff
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District Projects McVicker Dam Horsesthief Canyon Leach Canyon Dam
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- What to expect this winter
- Overview of studies and areas of
concern
- Private property mitigation
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Before the Storm
- Store outdoor furniture and other objects that
could be damaged by storms, thrown by winds,
- r carried away by water.
- Cut down weakened trees that could damage
your home.
- Take care of grading or drainage needs on your
property.
- Inspect retaining wall drain holes, surface and
subsurface drains and yard drains for signs of
- bstruction or malfunction.
- Establish native plants or place other ground cover on bare ground,
slopes or freshly graded areas.
Contact the National Resource Conservation District for assistance - 951.654.7139
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- BAER Report
- CalFire WERT Report
- Homeowners Guide
- Risk and Evacuation Maps
- AlertRivco Sign-Up
- Other Current Information
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Information for Homeowners if Subject to Flooding
Standard homeowner policies do not cover flood damage! Purchase Flood Insurance offered by the National Flood Insurance Program (Policy takes 30 days to activate)
1-888-Call-Flood www.floodsmart.gov
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Santa Barbara County- Thomas Fire (3 evacuations, +/- 30,000 people ea.).
There have been 21 reported deaths, Over 150 homes destroyed, 300 more damaged.
Burbank and Sun Valley -La Tuna Fire
A debris flow into a residential area of Sun Valley damaged 40 to 45 homes and carried a vehicle that struck a natural gas pipeline, which began to leak.[36]
Corona - Canyon Fire
covered streets with mud and flooded into several homes, but no major damage has been reported.
Mountain Center – Cranston Fire
1”/hr rainfall from thunderstorms in late August cover portions of Hurkey Creek Park and Lake Hemet Campground with mud and debris. Boulders the size of cars moved further up the watershed near Apple Canyon Road.
2018 Winter Storm and Summer Thunderstorm Season Debris Flow Events
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