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Butte, Ventura Co. DRCs Closing on Sundays; Butte County Changing Hours
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Hours and days of operation at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Chico and Oroville in Butte County will change this weekend. Beginning Sunday, Dec. 9, both DRCs will be closed on Sundays. Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, 9...

Butte County: Right-of-Entry Center Opens Monday for Debris Removal Program
A Right-of-Entry (ROE) Center will open Monday, December 10, for property owners to hand in ROE forms and ask questions about the Debris Removal Program. ROE Center Information: Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday Address: 202 Mira Loma Drive, Oroville,...

Wildfire Debris Removal Operations FAQ for Butte County
Following are the most frequently asked questions specific to the Butte County Debris Removal Program. This operation initially involves removal of hazardous waste followed by removal of the remaining fire-related debris. The entire removal process is on-going and...

Butte County Welcomes Thousands Of Students Back To School
Thousands of students in Butte County returned to school Monday, December 3, after missing the last three weeks due to smoke damage from the Camp Fire. The Butte County Office of Education has scheduled several welcome back rallies to welcome students, teachers and...

Cal OES delivers Haz Mat Engine to San Bernardino FD
Dealing with disasters such as wildfires, mudslides and earthquakes are generally associated with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). However, when it comes to the disastrous effects of flammable or poisonous materials that endanger life...