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Susanville Suspends All Burn Permits Due to Fire Risk

Friday, June 6

Public Safety Chief Mike Bollinger has suspended all burn permits in the City of Susanville, effective immediately. The suspension bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris, branches, leaves, and any other type of open burning. This declaration of suspension of all burn permits... Read More.

Paradise Considers Zoning Changes to Allow Livestock on Vacant Properties for Fire Risk Reduction

Wednesday, May 14

The town of Paradise is evaluating zoning changes that would permit livestock on larger, vacant properties to aid in fire risk reduction. Currently, livestock is restricted to properties with residences. The proposed amendments would implement one-time permit fees ranging from $352 to $880 to... Read More.

Sierra County Warns of Hantavirus Risk After Three Fatal Cases in Mammoth Lakes

Wednesday, April 9

Sierra County Sheriff's Office issued a press release warning the public against the Hantavirus after three recent deaths in the Mammoth Lakes area caused by hantavirus infection, a tragic reminder that, although rare, hantavirus can be extremely serious and often deadly.What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus is... Read More.

Mount Spurr Volcano Near Anchorage Shows Increased Eruption Risk

Friday, March 14

A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Wednesday that it had... Read More.

Unvaccinated Adults Death in New Mexico Highlights Measles Risk Amid Outbreaks

Friday, March 7

An adult in New Mexico has died following a measles infection, as confirmed by state health officials, though the direct cause of death has not been established. The deceased was unvaccinated and did not seek medical attention. This individual was from Lea County, adjacent... Read More.

Forest Safety at Risk: Budget Cuts Lead to U.S. Forest Service Layoffs

Monday, February 24

CHICO, Calif. — Concerns are mounting over fire safety as federal budget cuts lead to significant layoffs within the U.S. Forest Service. Tanya Torst, a former employee from the Mendocino National Forest in Chico, has voiced her worries about how these reductions will impact... Read More.

House Committee Advances Wildfire Risk Reduction Bill with Livestock Grazing Strategy

Thursday, February 13

Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s bill, H.R. 1110, the Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act, out of markup.This legislation requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and implement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a... Read More.

Tri-Union Seafoods Recalls Canned Tuna Due to Botulism Risk Across 26 States

Thursday, February 13

Tri-Union Seafoods is conducting a voluntary recall of certain canned tuna products due to a packaging error that poses a risk of botulism. The recall affects products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brands. These products were distributed to major... Read More.

Increased Flood Risk Expected in Park Fire Burn Scar Areas Due to Forecasted Rainstorm

Friday, November 8

The National Weather Service has forecasted a significant rainstorm expected to bring up to two inches of rain to the foothills and mountain areas on Monday, November 11, 2024. This first major rainfall of the season raises concerns of potential debris flows and flooding... Read More.

Sierra County Sheriff Issues Warning on Fire Risk from Illegal Campfires

Monday, October 28

Following yet another vegetation fire ignited by an illegal campfire, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents and visitors to exercise caution in outdoor settings, especially near dry areas. The Bassetts Fire, reported on October 25 around 3:30 p.m., was sparked near Milton... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: risk

Susanville Suspends All Burn Permits Due to Fire Risk

Paradise Considers Zoning Changes to Allow Livestock on Vacant Properties for Fire Risk Reduction

Sierra County Warns of Hantavirus Risk After Three Fatal Cases in Mammoth Lakes

Mount Spurr Volcano Near Anchorage Shows Increased Eruption Risk

Unvaccinated Adults Death in New Mexico Highlights Measles Risk Amid Outbreaks

Forest Safety at Risk: Budget Cuts Lead to U.S. Forest Service Layoffs

House Committee Advances Wildfire Risk Reduction Bill with Livestock Grazing Strategy

Tri-Union Seafoods Recalls Canned Tuna Due to Botulism Risk Across 26 States

Increased Flood Risk Expected in Park Fire Burn Scar Areas Due to Forecasted Rainstorm

Sierra County Sheriff Issues Warning on Fire Risk from Illegal Campfires

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