Northern California Park Fire

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We will continually post updates as we receive them.

UPDATE: July 26th, 2024 3:15pm

As of now, the Park Fire is 3% contained and has burned 78,419 acres. Our building, in zone 137 (marked by the red dot in the photo), is close to being evacuated if zones 136, 146, or 148 turn yellow. We have updated all responsible parties and all residents have identification bands to wear if evacuated. Flyers with evacuation locations and GPS coordinates are ready.

UPDATE: July 25th, 2024 4:15pm

As part of our commitment to The Oakmont residents’ safety and well-being, we want to provide you with an important update regarding the Park Fire currently impacting the Chico, CA, area.

Our community is not currently under a mandatory evacuation order; however, we are prepared in the event that changes, and we have taken all precautionary measures to ensure our residents’ well-being during this time:

• All 72 residents are accounted for and prepared for a potential evacuation.
• Evacuation routes are in place with three route options and buses are on standby in the event they are needed.
• We are in close communication with local fire and police first responders. The Fire Department Battalion is located just two blocks north and has visited our community. Additionally, the local police department has also visited and is in communication with our executive director.
• To safeguard our community from potential fire risk, all sprinklers are on around the property.
• Shelter-in-Place Precautions: Our Team Members have taken all necessary steps to secure the community and ensure that common areas are safe. We are encouraging all residents to stay indoors and avoid going outside until local authorities have declared it safe to do so.
• Emergency Communication: We will maintain regular communication with residents and their families to provide updates on the situation. In case of any emergencies or immediate concerns, we will use the contact information we have on file to reach out to family members directly.
• Communication Channels: Please follow us on The Oakmont Senior Living’s Facebook page and continue to visit this page for the latest updates.
• Family Visits: We strongly advise against family visits at this time. We understand the importance of staying connected, and we encourage families to communicate with their loved ones through cell phone calls or video chats during this time. 

 

In The Event of an Evacuation:

• Three community buses and one Coach America bus are on property prepared to transport residents to the following evacuation sites if needed:
  • Plan A: Windsor Chico Creek Care and Rehab Center (587 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926) is an evacuation site prepared to take in our residents. It has the capacity and capabilities to accommodate all of our residents.
  • Plan B: Neighborhood Church of Chico (2801 Norte Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928) is another evacuation site prepared to take in all of our residents.
• For our residents with pets, two animal shelters are prepared to take in pets:
  • Small Animal Shelter: 2279 Del Oro, Oroville, CA 95965
  • Large Animal Shelter: Camelot Equestrian Park, 1985 Clark Road, Oroville, CA 95965

We want to assure you that our dedicated Team Members are working around the clock to ensure our residents comfort in our community and safety during this challenging time. Our primary concern is our residents’ and team members’ safety and well-being, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.