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Preparing for Wildfires Season
Man! That was a close one! Fire in Milpitas Hills June 22, 2018 Living in Milpitas, like most bay area cities, we have had the luxury of not necessarily concerning ourselves with an abundance of caution for wildfires – with the exception of our hillside community. However, if Napa/Santa Rosa taught us anything, we learned that wildfires, with the right combination of wind, can wipe out entire neighborhoods, killing unaware residents in a matter of minutes, and no community is immune to this type of tragedy. Red Flag Warning & Fire Weather Watches in Santa Clara County A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme…
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Beware of Bears
Animal Jokes The California State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while in the Yosemite, Tahoe, and even in the San Francisco Bay areas. They advise people to wear noise-producing devices, such as little bells, on their clothing to alert but not startle the bears unexpectedly. They also advise you to carry pepper spray, in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings: Black bear droppings…
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Fire Departments
Two fire departments are responsible for fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue services, hazardous and toxic materials emergency response, in town and in hills. Cal Fire also help suppress wild fires in our hills. List of Fire Departments responsible for fires in the city proper and in the hillsides Milpitas Fire Department 77 S Main St Responsible for fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue services, hazardous and toxic materials emergency response, coordination of City-wide disaster response efforts, enforcement of fire and life safety codes, enforcement of State and Federal hazardous materials regulations, and investigation of fire cause, arson and other emergency events for cause and origin. 408-586-2800 To report Emergencies…
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SCU Lightning Complex Fire, August 2020
News about how SCU Lightning Complex Fire is affecting us here in Milpitas, California. Mandatory evacuation area seems to include Whispering Hills Ranch and other horse ranches in the hills, Silva’s apricot orchard, Kim Parker’s Last Word Ranch, and possibly both adobe houses. GoMilpitas is located at the blob I hastily drew in the corner of Yosemite and Piedmont roads, safe for now, but smoky. Bill Hare, who produces world famous a cappella mixes from his home up at Calaveras and Felter roads, is also being evacuated. On his property is the historic Laguna one-room school, the first in Milpitas. Larger area map here. Evacuation Resource Center for Santa Clara…
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Fire in Milpitas Hills June 22, 2018
A fire is burning in the Milpitas hills above Summitpointe Golf course at the end of Country Club Dr. They are calling this the #CountryFire. #CountryFire [final] off County Club Rd & N Park Victoria Rd in Milpitas (Santa Clara County) is now 100% contained at 320 acres. Unified Command: CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit. — CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) July 25, 2018 #CountryFire [update] off County Club Rd & N Park Victoria Rd in Milpitas (Santa Clara County) remains 320 acres & 90% contained. Unified Command: CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit and @MilpitasFire https://t.co/0VnG2OfoeR pic.twitter.com/gxf93IfTz0 — CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) July 24, 2018 #CountryFire [update] in Milpitas (Santa Clara County) remains 320…
