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Live Oak, CA
Joined November 2012
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
Fire Captain Steven E. Ramirez of @centralfiresc will be one of 37 heroes honored at the #CAFirefightersMemorial . Visit cafirefoundation.org/program… for more details on the ceremony.
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
The National Weather Service is forecasting hazardous beach conditions along the entire California coastline. Large waves, strong rip currents, and unpredictable sneaker waves can pull people into the water. Cal OES urges anyone visiting or living near the coast to stay off rocks and jetties, remain out of the water, and monitor local weather alerts and instructions from local officials. These hazardous conditions are being caused by powerful swells generated by Hurricane Genevieve, as it moves away from California.
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
🌞Wake up and tune in at 10 AM tomorrow!! Join CAL FIRE LIVE for a conversation about wildfire preparedness — what it means, why it matters, and most importantly, how YOU can get involved. Whether you're just getting started or looking to do more, this is the conversation to be part of. Set your alarm. Share with a neighbor. Take the next step to being wildfire prepared. 🔗Watch on @calfire's Facebook, Instagram, or stream on Vimeo #WildfirePreparednessWeek #Live #ReadyForWildfire #DefensibleSpace #CALFIRE
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. Prepare by downloading the free MyShake App, signing up for local alerts and preparing a go bag or stay box. It's not a matter of "if" but "when" the next earthquake will happen. To learn more, visit: wp.me/pgM8my-12ia
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
From @sccounty This message is from the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery & Resilience. California State Parks has and will be burning piles in various mountain State Parks in Santa Cruz County. This work will be dependent on dry weather and conditions that will facilitate smoke dispersal. Burning will continue as it is safe, through April 2026. Approximately 400 burn piles will be burned throughout Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Castle Rock State Park, and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, including the Fall Creek Unit. Pile burning in both Big Basin and Henry Cowell is part of a continuing State Park effort to reduce fuel loads around old growth redwood habitats, fostering forest health. Pile burning in Fall Creek Unit at Henry Cowell is part of a larger fuel reduction project at the park unit to alleviate the potential for extreme fire behavior. Pile burning at Castle Rock is part of a forest health initiative to thin understory trees that are outpacing the growth of the black oak woodland which is a unique fire-adapted plant community in the area. Below is more information on the prescribed burns: • Pile burning will be monitored until piles are cold and extinguished. • Burning will continue as conditions allow until the pile burning season ends. • Ignitions are scheduled to occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for all burns. Smoke may be visible in the vicinity of the parks in Santa Cruz County during the pile burning. Monitoring and patrol will occur throughout this period and extend into the evening and weekend as required. All burning is dependent on weather and air quality conditions that are favorable for smoke dispersal and to meet ecological goals. If conditions are not conducive for burning, burns will be rescheduled. These burns are respectively permitted, planned, and coordinated with the Monterey Bay Air Quality Management District and in order to minimize smoke impacts to surrounding communities. Pile burning is a part of fuel reduction projects in these parks and helps to alleviate extreme fire behavior in the event of a wildfire. These projects improve emergency access, foster forest health, and enhance biodiversity. To better inform the public on prescribed burns and other fire operations taking place in State Parks’ Santa Cruz District, which includes all state parks in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, please follow the Santa Cruz Prescribed Fires webpage: • Webpage: sites.google.com/ports-ca.us…
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
🚧 Plan ahead! 🚧 There will be a full closure tonight on SB SR 1 between Park Ave. & State Park Dr. Detours are in place, so be sure to plan your route! Stay safe! #TrafficAlert #RoadClosure #PlanAhead #HWY1 @santacruzrtc
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
When an earthquake occurs, seconds matter. Download the MyShake App, available on App Store and Google Play, to receive a warning of an earthquake before you feel shaking. Remember - Drop, Cover and Hold On.
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
REDUCING WILDFIRE RISK: CAL FIRE CZU plans to conduct a prescribed fire in Soquel Demonstration State Forest this Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. 🌲🌲🌲 READ DETAILS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ tinyurl.com/ms58hj6s @SantaCruzTrails @MBUAPCD @sccounty @NWSBayArea @centralfiresc @santacruz_fire @CHPscrz @SantaCruzSO1 @sccounty #CaWx
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
🔥CAL FIRE law enforcement made 74 arson arrests statewide through June - a 30% ⬆️ over the same period last year. Arson puts lives, property, & natural resources at risk. 📞 Help us stop arson before it starts. CAL FIRE Arson Hotline: 800-468-4408. #WildfirePrevention #CALFIRE
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
Inspire young minds with fire safety awareness during #NationalReadAcrossAmericaWeek with SparkySchoolHouse.org. Explore engaging books and stories designed for families and educators to teach kids from preschool to grade 5 about smoke alarms, fire escape planning, and more.
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
Update 🔔 HWY 1 in the area of Moss Landing is still shut down . Unknown when it will reopen. Please avoid the area and take alternate routes ⚠️
🚧 Traffic Update 🚧 Updated Road Closures: 1. Highway 1 at Struve Rd 2. Highway 1 at Molera Rd 3. Dolan Rd at Russo Rd 4. SR-183 (Merritt St) at Washington St Please avoid and take alternate routes.
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
#ResolveToBeReady: Have back-up power sources available to charge devices in case of a power outage. More tips to get you started this new year: ready.gov
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
Winter’s coming — keep your home safe and cozy! - Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups. - Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. - Remove leaves from gutters. Safety tips: ready.gov/winter-weather#pre… #WinterReady
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
If a small grease or cooking fire starts during your #thanksgiving preparations, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. For more cooking tips, visit: nfpa.social/YLyx50Q65EE
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
This includes all of Santa Cruz County. Please be aware and visit the Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience at santacruzcountyca.gov/or3.as… for preparedness resources and CruzAware.org to sign up for emergency alerts.
🚩A Red Flag Warning has been issued for critical fire weather conditions. It's in effect from 11 AM Tuesday - 7 AM Thursday for the majority of the Bay Area and higher elevations of the Central Coast. #CAwx
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
Forward progress stopped on a small fire at the 500 block of Rodeo Gulch in Soquel, @sccounty. @ALERTCalifornia #CaWx
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
🔔 ‼️ UPDATE ‼️ 🔔 the far two left lanes are now open on NB HWY 1 near Buena Vista Dr. Expect delays in the area.
Per @CALFIRECZU Forward progress has been stopped on the fire. Estimated acreage is 2 acres. They are still working to contain small spot fires. HWY 1 remains close.
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
Forward progress has been stopped on the #BuenaFire. Estimated acreage is 2 acres. We are working to contain small spot fires. An Evacuation Order and Warnings are in place. Thank you @SantaCruzSO1 @centralfiresc @CALFIREBEU @calfireSCU @CHPscrz #CaWx
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County retweeted
EVACUATION UPDATE: CAL FIRE AND @SantaCruzSO1 are working on evacuating a small area near the #BuenaFire. The entire Genasys Protect zone will not be evacuated as this fire is impacting a localized area as you can see by this photo from @CALFIREBEU Hollister Air Attack. #CaWx @NWSBayArea
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