It will feature unprecedented challenges for firefighters, emergency managers and the public.
The Bighorn Fire breaks onto the southern slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains and burns over a pair of homes in the foothills just east of the Finger Rock Trailhead in Tucson on June 10. By Diana Leonard June 13 at 10:42 AM Coronavirus and the West’s wildfire season are on a collision course, with the virus on an upswing in several western states that are starting to see increased fire activity, especially those at heightened fire risk during July.
As the summer progresses, these same areas may be grappling with significant wildfires while trying to control the highly contagious virus. U.S. Drought Monitor for June 9, 2020 showing widespread drought in the West. Now is the time to plan Being prepared for wildfire is imperative in 2020, but the public may have a difficult time navigating this newly fraught territory on their own. Local agencies will need to engage directly with their communities, well before there is a fire, about what evacuating during a pandemic may involve.
Residents should make arrangements now to stay with friends or family ; they should also check that hotels and campgrounds are open. Those who need special assistance need to know what is available, like help with hotel costs or special sheltering options for those who are sick with the virus. Solano County Public Health is all setup to do COVID-19 health screenings at the front lobby for anyone who arrives at our #QuailFire evacuation Center at 3 Oakes Community Center 1100 Alamo Drive in Vacaville. pic.twitter.com/e62E68lJjj
“During COVID-19, people will benefit from understanding how they will be protected if and when they leave home,” Kuligowski said.Wildfire air attack helicopters continue to battle the Bighorn Fire along the western side of the Santa Catalina Mountains on Friday in Oro Valley, Ariz. Wireless Emergency Alerts, sent to targeted locations usually by local sheriff’s offices, will be a critical tool to notify the public of fast-moving fires.
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