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Videos

Earthquake Aftermath and Recovery

Earthquake Brace and Bolt Project Video - first permitted retrofit in Rio Dell since the earthquakes

5.23.23 Ferndale Earthquakes Public Hearing

3.2.23 Senator Mike McGuire's 2nd Earthquake Recovery Town Hall

1.31.23 Rio Dell City Council Earthquake Response Priorities Special Meeting

1.27.23 Rio Dell City Council Earthquake Response Priorities study session

1.12.23 Senator Mike McGuire's Earthquake Recovery Town Hall

 

7.18.24 Rio Dell Water System Rebuild Groundbreaking Ceremony with Senator Mike McGuire

12.22.23 PRA request results for earthquake recovery data - here, here and here

12.17.23 Earthquake Anniversary Update! (audio) How is recovery going in Rio Dell?

12.14.23 Are you still trying to recover from last year's earthquakes? Call (707) 382-5890 M-F 10am-4pm and ask for Disaster Case Management assistance - there is some help available for people over income for other assistance to help with building permit fees. Call them and ask! They can't reimburse any already paid permits.

Just in case anyone has forgotten...2022 Earthquake Aftermath Video is here.

12.8.23 Anniversary of the Great Humboldt County Earthquake(s) - CA Brace & Bolt residential mitigation program

Read about the 2022 Ferndale Earthquake impact and response from an expert who helped in the aftermath - Jay Patton online

Find the seismic fault lines near you! USGS Fault Map is searchable

7.5.23 Ferndale Earthquake 2022 aftermath and the Earthquake Bolt & Brace retrofit program (audio) - here is our experience - the slideshow is coming and there will be more updates to come...

5.5.23 Homeowners of red-tagged properties that qualify as low or extremely low-income pre-application screening form for repair loan

for questions, call Humboldt County Planning Department at (707) 267-9402

4.5.23 Most recent Rio Dell Residential Recovery Dashboard

RioDellTimes.com Earthquake Headlines Archive

2.3.23 Senator McGuire's 2nd Earthquake Recovery Town Hall (virtual) - Wednesday Feb. 8th 7:00pm

1.31.23 Read the Resolution of Rio Dell City Council on Earthquake Recovery Priorities approved 4-0 (Robert Orr was absent)

Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Today 4pm to approve earthquake response priorities - Agenda

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Fact Sheet for Homeowners and Renters

1.30.23 SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center opens in Rio Dell - deadline to apply for property damage is March 6th - renters, property owners and business owners are encouraged to apply as needed

Quakes damage hits $32m, disaster loan center moves to Rio Dell, contractors wanted for state earthquake retrofitting program - North Coast Journal

1.29.23 Highlights from the 1.27.23 Rio Dell Earthquake Response Priorities Study Session - KMUD Reports

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center extended for residents - now located at 406 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell

1.28.23 The 1.27.23 Rio Dell City Council Earthquake Response Priorities study session is online! Kyle Knopp "our options are limited"

1.27.23 Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Tues Jan. 31st 4:00pm - Earthquake Disaster Response Priorities approval

Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Update - OES

Rio Dell Yellow/Red Tag sites map - 91 structures red tagged, 257 structures yellow tagged

Contractors wanted for upcoming retrofitting efforts in Humboldt County - Redheaded Blackbelt

1.26.23 Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Friday Jan. 27th 4:00pm - Earthquake Disaster Response Priorities Study Session

1.23.23 Humboldt County BOS to consider MOU with Habitat for Humanity to administer $1m in county funds for earthquake recovery - this funding appears specific to the "over 90" red tagged homes in Rio Dell

1.18.23 Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies - includes info on hot meals, resources, etc.

1.17.23 Humboldt County Earthquake Fact Sheet - for Dec. 20th earthquake and Jan. 1st aftershock

Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies - updated frequently

1.15.23 North Coast Disaster Assistance Winter 2023 - North Coast SBDC They are hosting a webinar on Jan. 19th for disaster response update for businesses (RSVP) - link includes information on other resources as well

1.13.23 Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies - updated frequently with resources information

1.12.23 Earthquake Recovery Town Hall (virtual) with Senator McGuire Tonight - McGuire announces $12m in state funds to repair and replace Rio Dell water system - watch for another Town Hall in approx. 2 weeks with specific details on how to apply for financial assistance for earthquake recovery

Rio Dell restaurants reopen with losses - North Coast Journal

Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies - check here for resources and info

Hwy 36 closed at Grizzly Creek after slide captures vehicle with occupants - Redheaded Blackebelt

1.11.23 Atmospheric river forecast to pound California for at least the next 7-10 days - UCSD Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes

Humboldt County added to federal disaster declaration for storms (not recent earthquakes) - CalOES

Humboldt County supervisors OK $1 million for earthquake relief - Times Standard details to come back to the BOS within 30 days

1.10.23 Beware of disaster relief scams! Earthquake impacted residents are being targeted by scammers

Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Town Hall by Senator McGuire - Thurs. Jan. 12th at 6:30pm

Apartment building evacuated yesterday in Rio Dell barely survived the 1964 flood - Redheaded Blackbelt

The Old Photo Guy - a local Rio Dell resident & business with amazing historical photos!

1.9.23 McGuire announces $3 million in earthquake aid, virtual town hall meeting - North Coast Journal

Slide forces evacuation of apartment building in Rio Dell - Redheaded Blackbelt

1.8.23 Looting of damaged properties on Painter St and other areas being reported on Rio Dell neighborhood watch social media by residents

1.6.23 Rio Dell School District to Welcome Students Tuesday Jan. 10th

Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies

1.5.23 Rio Dell Earthquake Update - KMUD Reports includes updates on critical infrastructure and housing plus some resources

A major sewage spill is happening in Rio Dell as stormwater flows into quake-damaged collection pipes - Lost Coast Outpost

Disaster assistance loans made available through SBA to earthquake impacted residents and businesses (English & Spanish) - local disaster assistance loan outreach center to open in Fortuna

Food for People to distribute groceries to Rio Dell residents Friday - Redheaded Blackbelt

Office of Emergency Services Public Information update - for the most current information - long term recovery line established

1.4.23 Rio Dell schools still assessing whether classes can restart Monday - North Coast Journal

'A lot of trauma' as Rio Dell faces incoming storm, already rattled by quakes - North Coast Journal

Many families with unaffordable employer coverage now eligible for Covered California subsidies - KHN

California HHS Emergency Resource Guide

1.3.23 Rio Dell is experiencing a catastrophic failure of the water system - the Painter St. water tank ruptured and the remaining water tank is roughly half full - "if we have a fire, there is not enough water to put it out" - highlights from the earthquake update provided at the city council meeting this evening

Water mains on Birch and Pacific are beyond repair - there were five additional water line breaks reported today - 69 homes are red tagged, 111 are yellow tagged currently - 16 more inspectors are arriving tomorrow to help resurvey the city after the recent aftershocks

Video from the Rio Dell City Council meeting will be posted soon - Welcome to newest Council Member Robert Orr

Rio Dell City Council votes unanimously for Debra Garnes to remain as Mayor and Amanda Carter as Pro Tem

Office of Emergency Services Public Information update 2:00pm

Active flood watch and high wind advisories in effect as massive rain storm heads into the area - batten down the hatches!

Quake Country: Rio Dell reels as more residences red tagged - Redheaded Blackbelt

1.2.23 5.4 aftershock rocks Rio Dell on New Years Day - ABC7 News - services are coming back online for many

City is dealing with major water line breaks on First Ave and Birch St. - many homes suffer additional damange including broken water lines after the latest aftershock

Rain for the next 10 days is predicted for Rio Dell - Weather Underground

Rotary District 5130 offering small business disaster response grants up to $2,000

12.31.22 Happy New Year's Eve!

Earthquake local assistance center open again today 9am-5pm at Monument Middle School - please tell everyone you know

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tuesday Jan. 3rd, 2023 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet Includes swearing-in of new/returning councilmembers, earthquake update by city manager, introduction of cannabis tax deferment for Dinsmore Plateau area and more...

Office of Emergency Services Public Information update 11:15am

California's third shakiest earthquake? - Lost Coast Outpost an interview with Dr. Lori Dengler

12.30.22 Come to the local assistance today or tomorrow if you suffered any earthquake damage!

Updated Office of Emergency Services Public Information (5:15pm)

Fill out this Self-Reported Earthquake Damage Assessment Form for the city - we need the damage numbers to qualify for aid

12.29.22 A local assistance center will open Friday Dec. 30th 11am-5pm and Saturday Dec. 31st 9am-5pm at Monument Middle School. The center will include resources to help residents who have been displaced by the earthquake - press release

Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services Local Assistance Center tomorrow and Saturday - critical resources and information will be available for everyone impacted by the earthquake - bring your identification, proof of residency, insurance information, etc.

as of yesterday, 25 Rio Dell homes have been red tagged as uninhabitable and 69 have been yellow-tagged...none of which are believed to have earthquake insurance as it is so unaffordable in the areas that need it most.

Resources like water and non-perishable food are available at the Community Resource Center at new location 406 Wildwood Ave. (former Chamber office)

12.28.22 Rio Dell lifts the Boil Water notice!

Updated public information for Rio Dell residents - critical information you need to know - resources for impacted residents are moving

Special recognition to Pragnya Alekal, Emergency Relief Lead for World Central Kitchen and all of the volunteers and local businesses who worked hard to provide hot food to the community - Thank you from all of us in Rio Dell!!

12.27.22 FEMA assistance is NOT coming any time soon - the damage cost estimates are far below the threshold needed for assistance. Residents without earthquake insurance are in a holding pattern unless the state comes through with some resources or they win the lottery. Batten down the hatches for a long road to recovery!

Updated public information for residents (12:45pm)

Hot meals provided at Monument Middle from 12pm-4pm today and tomorrow - thank you again to World Central Kitchen and all the local restaurants who made this happen for the town!!

Double homicide suspect at-large after shooting in Pine Hill area

All earthquake damaged property owners/renters should complete this county damage report - please tell everyone you know that is impacted

Economic impact tracker for Humboldt County - report any/all earthquake related business losses at this site - FEMA is looking for $65mil.+ in damages before they will provide assistance

Vocality Credit Union in Garberville is offering 0% earthquake emergency loans to impacted residents

Ferndale Earthquake Clearinghouse

Earthquake report: M 6.4 Gorda plate - Jay Patton

12.26.22 City of Rio Dell Public Information Update (3:45pm) - important updates for residents - please read!

Food trucks and World Central Kitchen to the rescue in Rio Dell - North Coast Journal

Hot food will be available 12pm - 4pm today at Monument Middle for earthquake impacted residents - Thank you World Central Kitchen and all the local restaurants who have been working hard to feed the town

Hot food will be available 12pm-3pm Tuesday and Wednesday at Monument Middle

Water distribution and porta-potty's available at Monument Middle 9am - 5pm

Non perishable canned foods available at Journey Church on Belleview

Humboldt County OES Resources Update- important information for impacted residents

12.25.22 Merry Christmas! Thank you to the volunteers, staff and inspectors that were working throughout the day in Rio Dell!

Prepare for major storm in Rio Dell - wind and surf advisories in effect

12.24.22 Merry Christmas Eve! Thank you to the volunteers who were delivering water and good cheer around town today!!

City of Rio Dell Public Information Update (5:00pm) - important updates for residents!

Continue to check here for the latest updates from the Humboldt Office of Emergency Services (OES)

12.23.22 Food, water, clothes, etc. available at Monument Middle School - the Fire Hall has showers, porta-potties and is setting up for the Christmas Event today from 2pm - 4pm

DHHS has a crew working to assist residents to replace lost food, apply for assistance, get mental health support and more - they are at Monument Middle School and available to help

If your home is untagged but has structural damage and you need it inspected - call 707-764-3532 to request inspection

'An earthquake can drop in' More than 1 million California homes need retrofit - Times Standard re. 4 Painter St. damage

Rio Dell recovering after deadly earthquake - CBS Sacramento

12.22.22 Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services - check here for current information

File an earthquake damage report with the county - damage cost totals are used to secure assistance for the community - please file a report if applicable!

Community Christmas event for those affected by the earthquake Friday Dec. 23rd 2-4pm Rio Dell Fire Department

It is currently unknown if FEMA will declare a disaster in Humboldt County which would unlock federal resources

Two dead in 6.4 magnitude CA earthquake that caused widespread damage - SF Chronicle

Emergency declaration made after Humboldt County earthquake

California town grapples with toll of quake in homes, water - NBC12

CalFresh disaster aid information will be posted here

Red Cross opens emergency shelter in Fortuna

12.21.22 The Rio Dell Times is back online! Rio Dell Emergency Information you need to know after yesterdays major earthquake

Stay tuned for more information as we pick up the pieces around here.

6.4 earthquake hits Humboldt County hard!

Coverage Archive

 

California's third shakiest earthquake? - Lost Coast Outpost an interview with Dr. Lori Dengler

Small California town begins cleanup after quake - AP News

It's a slow recovery process for Northern CA communities impacted by earthquake - CBS Sacramento

Northern CA earthquake: power restored to all communities - KSBW Action News 8

Rio Dell continues to recover after an earthquake caused damage and knocked out power - CBS Sacramento

Damage in Rio Dell after 6.4 earthquake slams Humboldt - Humboldt Freelance Reporting

Supervisor Bushnell: How is Rio Dell after the 6.4 earthquake - and what about resources? - Humboldt Freelance Reporting

Recovery efforts underway in Rio Dell following earthquake - CBS Sacramento

Humboldt County residents dealing with aftermath of deadly earthquake - CBS Sacramento

Powerful quake jolts Northern California - AP News

Aftershock felt during Humboldt County, CA earthquake press conference - ABC 7 News Bay Area

Assessing the earthquake damage to Fernbridge - CBS Sacramento

Humboldt Earthquake update Dec. 23, 2022 - Humboldt County Sheriff

Rio Dell community hit hardest by magnitude 6.4 quake - KTVU Fox 2

Northern California earthquake in Humboldt County 6pm update - ABC10

Parts of Humboldt County, CA left devastated by deadly 6.4 earthquake - ABC7 News

Northern California earthquake damages homes in Rio Dell - KCRA 3 News

 

 

 

 
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