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Ojai - Day Fire Resource Page

Following are resources that may be useful in tracking and preparing for the Day Fire. Additional updates will be posted on the main Ojai Post site. All links open in a new window


Official Resources:
Inciweb: Day Wildland Fire Incident Page
Inciweb RSS Feed - Day Fire Articles
EDIS Bulletins - Emergency Digital Information Service
Ventura County Fire Department - (805) 388-4220
Ventura County Fire Protection District headquarters - (805) 388-4276
Ventura County Sheriff's Department - (805) 654-3593
Los Padres National Forest information center - (805) 961-5770
       Kathy Good, Public Affairs Officer - (805) 961-5759, kggood@fs.fed.us
The Fire Safe Council
CHP Traffic Incident Information Page
Ojai Valley Unified School District
American Red Cross of Ventura
Highway 33 Road Conditions
Highway 150 Road Conditions


Maps & Weather:
Latest Day Fire Perimeter Map - Inciweb.org
Day Fire Map Archive - Inciweb.org
Fire Planning and Mapping Tools - California Fire Alliance
Ventura County Storm Watch System
GEOMAC Wildfire Viewer - click on the triangle in our area to continue zooming in. Use the layers in the right column to see additional information.
ACME Mapper - select 'Topo' for a very detailed topographic map
Accuweather - California Watches and Warnings
Ojai Weather Center
National Interagency Fire Center: Wildland Fire Glossary


Media:
Channel 10 Ojai
KVTA AM 1510
Google News "Ojai Fire" search
Ojai Valley News
Ventura County Star


Blogs:
Ken Clark, Accuweather
The Doc Searls Weblog
Robert Peake
Santa Paula Blog
BlogaBarbara
Santa Barbara EdHat
A Change In The Wind
Kit Stoltz @ Grist
project sparkplug
Hello Mary Lu
The Imaginal Institute
"dayfire" photos on Flickr


Additional Resources:
Create a Disaster Kit
Whaling Fireline Equipment


Evacuation:
SHELTER: Nordhoff High School, 1401 Maricopa Highway, Ojai
SHELTER: Sacred Heart Church, 10800 Henderson Rd, Ventura
SHELTER: Santa Paula Community Center, 530 West Main St., Santa Paula
SHELTER (NEW LOCATION 9/26): Frazier Mountain High School, 700 Falcon Way, Frazier Park
Ventura County Sheriff's Department - (805) 654-3593
Humane Society of Ventura County - for assistance with small animals, horses or livestock visit the site or call (805) 656-5031 or (805) 646-6505
Ventura County Department of Animal Regs - (805) 388-4341 or (888) 223-7387 - although both phone lines begin with a recorded message, stay on the line to choose the voice menu that will take you to an Animal Regulations officer who can assist you in making arrangements to move your animals.

Wildfire Evacuation Measures source: VCFD

If you see a wildfire, call 9-1-1. Don't assume that someone else has already called. Describe the location of the fire, speak slowly and clearly, and answer any questions asked by the dispatcher.

Being prepared is crucial when a wildfire occurs. You want to know that you have taken proper precautions to protect your home and prepare your family for the possibility of an evacuation. Below is a helpful checklist to keep you and your family safe in the event you are asked to leave your home:

  • Back your car into the driveway and roll up the windows - be prepared to leave quickly
  • Keep the radio on so you can access information about the potential emergency situation
  • Follow directions from emergency officials
  • Minimize smoke inhalation in the home by closing all windows and doors. A wet towel along the window and door seams will minimize smoke even further
  • Turn on outside lights to alert emergency crews
  • Turn off gas at the meter or propane tank
  • Take down light drapes and move furniture away from windows
  • If you have a combustible roof, wet it down with the garden hose
  • Review your family’s emergency plan and contact information. Have a contingency plan in case you are separated during evacuation
  • Pack essentials and valuables into your car
  • Make sure you know the safe evacuation routes
  • Find out the location of the emergency evacuation centers


contact The Ojai Post: Tyler Suchman - tyler -@- ojaipost dot com, (805) 715-9694