The El Dorado County Cheif Administrative Officer, Terri Daly has released the following information regarding assistance for Sand Fire victims:

July 28, 2014

(Placerville, CA) – In response to the Sand Fire, the County of El Dorado has set up a hotline and webpage for information regarding County services available to those affected by the natural disaster.

· The phone number is (530) 642-7263 (SAND). The hotline will be available from 7am – 7pm, Monday – Friday

· E-mail messages may be sent to sandfire.edcservices

· The County also has a “Sand Fire” icon displayed on its homepage where relevant information will be updated.

· Information will also be updated via the County’s Twitter page: @CountyElDorado

Services provided include, but are not limited to, the following examples:

Health and Human Services

Adult Protective Services

Animal Services/Shelter

Public Health

Mental Health

Emergency Preparedness

El Dorado County Sheriff

Evacuations

Road Closures

Law Enforcement

Department of Agriculture

Crop Damage Assessment

Office of the Recorder/Clerk

Document Recovery

Community Development Agency

Environmental Management

Building Services

Planning Services

The El Dorado County Office of Emergency Services is working closely with state fire officials to monitor the progress of firefighting efforts. Information specific to the fire itself should be directed to CalFire.

​Release by: Ross Branch ​
(530) 621-5106
ross.branch

Cal Fire has released the following information:

Evacuation Status Update
As of 5:00 p.m. today, the evacuation orders for Sand Ridge Road and all roads connecting to Sand Ridge Road ​
have been reduced to an evacuation warning with the exception of Freshwater Road, south of Vintage Trail. This portion of Freshwater Road will remain under an Evacuation Order.
Traffic Control Points remain at the following locations:
 Freshwater Road at Vintage Trail
 Sand Ridge Rd. at Deerhaven
 E16 at Lone Barn
 E16 at Brinkwood
 Flat Creek at Bertone

The following areas remain under an Evacuation Order:
 Flat Creek Rd.
 Brinkwood Rd.
 Painted Pony Rd.
 Higgins Rd.
 Twin Rivers Rd. and all connecting roads.

Residents returning to the area may be required to show identification and proof of residency.
CAL FIRE encourages residents returning to the area to drive safely and watch for fire equipment and firefighter activity within
those affected areas.

On July 27, 2014 at 1800 hours EDSO received a report of an injured female several miles from Emerald Bay Road and the Eagle Falls trailhead. The reporting party informed us that a 29 year old female was lost, off the trail east of Jakes Peak, with an injury to her leg.

EDSO Search and Rescue Volunteers, under the direction and coordination of a Deputy Sheriff / SAR coordinator hiked into the forest and located the female. The hike consisted of cross country navigation through thick vegetation, over rock bound cliffs, and up steep mountain sides. By now in full darkness the hiker was located, her injury assessed and first aid provided. The injury appeared to be a lower leg fracture and carrying her out by hand was ruled out as to risky. A helicopter extraction was needed.

A request for assistance was made and Washoe County Sheriff’s Air Operations, and the helicopter “Raven” answered the call. Just after midnight on July 28, 2014 Raven extricated the female, who was transferred to Barton Hospital for medical treatment.

EDSO appreciates the assistance of the Washoe County Helicopter Raven and her crew in this successful operation.

Sgt. M. Seligsohn