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Sand Fire Remembered
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It has been a decade since the Sand Fire threatened El Dorado and Amador counties. On July 25, 2014, the Sand Fire began east of Highway 49 near Sand Ridge Road and burned 4,240 acres of land for eight days. During the wildfire there were 47 structures that were destroyed with two fire personnel and civilians injured. We remember the importance of defensible space, hardening homes, and proper evacuation preparations, as we reflect on the damage caused by the Sand Fire of 2014. Many of the lessons learned from wildfires since that time have brought about new strategies and policies to help ensure a safer community with stronger response to wildfire.
El Dorado County has been developing tools to better empower everyone to prevent wildfire and respond appropriately when it occurs. The Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience (OWPR) and EDC Fire Safe Council have programs in place to assist residents with wildfire prevention. El Dorado Sheriff's Office (EDSO) maintains an alerting platform at Ready.EDSO.org to notify residents of emergencies. Evacuation zones and routes are provided through PerimeterMap.com to assist residents during emergencies. Wildfires in our region may be tracked using App.WatchDuty.org. CAL-FIRE provides updates about ongoing wildfire response operations at Fire.CA.gov/incidents. We recommend residents familiarize themselves with these tools to be best prepared for wildfires in El Dorado County.
Learn more from Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience
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CAL-FIRE Capital City Tanker Base
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Starting in 2008, CAL-FIRE began the Capital City Tanker Base utilizing Sacramento McClellan Airport as a wildfire air-attack base. The base is home to a number of wildfire air-attack aircraft, such as Grumman S-2T, Sikorsky S-70i and C-130 Hercules, maintained and operated by a CAL-FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit (CALFIRE AEU) on-site crew at all times. The CAL-FIRE base provides refilling stations for aircraft and a central location in northern California to fly missions to anywhere in our State. The heroes of the CAL-FIRE aviation program are on-call day and night to ensure their fleet of more than sixty aircraft can reach the most remote locations in approximately 20 minutes, with a response goal of 10 acres or less for wildfire spread. Our thoughts and prayers are with all firefighters as they continue to put their lives at risk to preserve ours.
Learn more about the CAL-FIRE aviation program
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El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
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The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) is always on call to help keep our region safe and informed. In addition to the extensive law enforcement work that the Sheriff’s Office conducts, they also offer public information, support services and community programs. Public information available concerns reporting abandoned vehicles, filing a citizen complaint, filing an online report, anonymous crime tip, drug drop off facilities and press releases. Support services provided include backgrounds, coroners, dispatch, property, records, civil, and vehicle abatement. Community programs range from STAR Volunteers and School Resource Officers to the Explorer Program and Citizen’s Academy. In addition, Forms and Applications are listed, appointments can be scheduled or join the email list for updates. EDSO has positions available for hire.
Learn more about the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
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District 2 Regional Updates
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West County:
- Attended meeting with residents in El Dorado Hills.
- Attended meeting with El Dorado Hills CSD representatives.
- Worked with residents to resolve mobile home park concerns.
South County:
- Represented at Buck’s Bar Road Bridge presentation.
- Ride along with DOT reviewing road related concerns.
- Keeping residents informed about wildfire threats.
Learn more about El Dorado County District 2
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Household Hazardous Waste Event
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El Dorado County accepts certain household hazardous waste from local residents. The Environmental Management Department provides information regarding what constitutes household hazardous waste, and the proper ways of disposing the waste. On August 3rd, El Dorado County will host another household hazardous waste collection event by appointment only. To participate in the upcoming waste collection event, please contact the Environmental Management Department directly by phone at (530) 621-5300 or by email at hhw@edcgov.us to schedule an appointment.
When: August 3rd, 2024, from 9am to 12pm
Where:
Mountain Creek Middle School
6862 Mount Aukum Rd
Somerset, CA 95684
Scheduled Appointment Required.
Learn more about Hazardous Waste Collection
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