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Slide, After Slide, Rocks Overcome Excavator Clearing HWY 70 of Debris

Wednesday, January 25

Unstable conditions in the Feather River canyon continue to cause trouble in the re-opening of Highway 70. During efforts to clear the roadway to re-opened it to one-way traffic, an excavator removing debris from the slide got buried as a slide overcame the operator.According... Read More.

Caltrans Warns Flooding and Debris May Impact Travel

Tuesday, December 27

Caltrans warns you to be alert while driving through burn scar areas as a series of storms bring heavy rainfall to the region. The district says to be prepared for “possible areas of flooding and debris on the roadways.”Highway 70 through the Feather River... Read More.

Debris Flow on HWY 70 Compromises Structural Integrity of Roadway

Friday, June 17

The 50-mile stretch of the Feather River Canyon’s HWY 70 will remain closed indefinitely. Caltrans District 2 shared aerial photos of the extensive damage caused by last weekend’s heavy rainfall through the Dixie fire burn scar area. Photos show slide debris cascading down the... Read More.

Lassen County Fire Debris Removal Update- Nearly 50% of Properties Cleared

Wednesday, March 23

Lassen County Dixie and Beckwourth fire recovery and debris clean-up progresses. Cheif Silas Rojas updates what CalOES is reporting: Vin verifications by CHP have been completed for all vehicles that had sustained fire damage. There are currently three debris clearning crews working throughout the... Read More.

PG&E Offering to Remove Wood Debris from Trees It Cut Down for Safety During 2021 Wildfires

Tuesday, January 25

PG&E Offering to Remove Wood Debris from Trees It Cut Down for Safety During 2021 WildfiresPG&E Contacting Landowners to Offer Free Removal Service, Provide Permission Forms SAN FRANCISCO — In response to customer and community feedback, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering customers... Read More.

Deadline for Plumas County Alternative Debris Removal Program Extended

Thursday, December 9

The deadline has come and gone to sign up for the right of Entry program offered through the state, but if you missed it, you will have more time to get registered for the county’s alternative program in Plumas county. The deadline to apply... Read More.

Nearly a Third of Properties in Plumas County Cleared of Fire Damaged Debris

Thursday, December 2

27 percent of properties in Plumas County that were affected by the recent wildfires have been cleared of eligible debris. Nearly 600 property owners in the county have enrolled in the debris removal programs. Work on the highways to clear hazardous trees and repair... Read More.

Time is Up: Dixie and Beckwourth Fire Free Debris Removal Program Deadline is Here

Tuesday, November 30

Today is your very last chance to sign up for the free debris removal program through CalOES. If your property was damaged by the Beckwourth or Dixie fire you can participate in the free program to help you clean up your property or you... Read More.

Dixie and Beckwourth Fire State Debris Removal Program Deadline is Tomorrow

Monday, November 29

Tomorrow is your very last chance to sign up for the free debris removal program through CalOES. November 30th is the deadline to get registered for the Hazardous debris cleanup on your property with the Right of Entry Forms or through the county’s alternative... Read More.

ROE And Debris Removal Update And Next Steps

Monday, November 22

After the November 30th deadline passes, financial assistance will no longer be provided to property owners. In February, the state plans to complete free debris removal for parcels that presented a completed ROE before the November 30th deadline. The County will then follow the... Read More.