HomeLocalLatest Plumas Wildfire Recovery NewsletterLatest Plumas Wildfire Recovery NewsletterThu, May 19, 2022SHARE NOW PLUMAS WILDFIRE RECOVERY A Bi-Monthly Newsletter for Plumas County T H U R S D A Y , M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 8 : 0 0 A MSenior Services Staff Recognized for ResponseOn May 17th during the Board of Supervisor meeting staff from Plumas County Senior Services was recognized for services performed above and beyond their regular duties during the Dixie Fire: Senior Services Director John Rix, who staffed the county Emergency Operation Center as transportation coordinator. He was available 24/7 to assist with transportation of those who needed to evacuate. He coordinated with his staff regarding transportation and meals for shelter and county EOC staff. Director Rix also coordinated with the Plumas County School District to station school buses in Chester in the event of a mandatory evacuation. Donnika Hamilton prepared meals three times per day for Quincy shelter and county EOC for 25 consecutive days. Katrina Wright assisted with preparing meals three times per day for Quincy shelter and county EOC for 25 consecutive daysAnnette Kelly assisted with the meals and delivery to the shelter Charlotte Downey assisted with Plumas District Hospital’s relocation of patients, assisted with the evacuation of Greenville, assisted in repopulating the Chester area and provided transportation for shelter residents to complete vital errands. She assisted with the evacuation of the Quincy shelter to the Portola shelter. Sherri Coates was available every day during the fire to assist with transportation. She assisted with transportation of residents of Seneca Healthcare District’s skilled nursing facility and assisted with the evacuation of Greenville. She provided transportation for shelter residents to complete vital errands. She assisted with the evacuation of the Quincy shelter to the Portola shelter. Debbie Housen strategically placed in the Indian Valley area and assisted with evacuations. Leroy McClure assisted with transportation of shelter residents and those who needed to be evacuated. His family’s home was destroyed in the fire; however, he continued to work everyday to continue helping others. Raechelle Glover assisted with transportation for Chester shelter and stayed in Susanville, where she continued to assist Plumas County residents in the shelter. She assisted with the repopulation of Chester. Candace Ewalt assisted with transportation for Chester shelter and stayed in Susanville and continued to assist Plumas County residents in the shelter. She assisted with the repopulation of Chester. Crisis Counseling for Survivors of the Dixie Fire Plumas County welcomes Jake Fender with North Valley Catholic Social Services (NVCSS) and his team of Crisis Counselors who will be in our community to support Dixie Fire survivors with mental health services. California Hope is the NVCSS-administered, state managed and federally funded program to provide emotional and material support for the recovery of Dixie Fire survivors. federal grant for Cal Hope provides funding for the program from May-October 2022. If you would like more information regarding this service you can call 530-864-8856.Important Numbers:Disaster Case Management Program Alternate Program: Total: 114 Returned: 59 Debris Removal: 82 Debris Removal Debris RemovalState Program: Total: 679 Returned: 395 Debris Removed: 634Plumas Rural Services & Northern Valley Catholic Social Services serving Survivors of the Dixie Fire Plumas & Lassen: 530-283-2735 Plumas, Butte & Tehama- 530-815-9400