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CalOES and FEMA issue Second California Fire Response Fact vs. Myth Sheet

California Wildfires Myth vs. Fact II Click Here for Printable Version When disaster strikes, some will try to take advantage of the most vulnerable. To dispel some of the rumors circulating on the internet and social media about recovery efforts following the 2018 California Wildfires, FEMA is addressing the most common and reoccurring themes: MYTH:...

Adjusted Property Tax Bills Issued to Property Owners Affected by the Camp Fire

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – The Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector is beginning to mail revised tax bills to property owners affected by the Camp Fire. Property owners will find adjustments to their taxes based on property reassessments completed by the Butte County Assessor’s Office. These adjustments reflect property values from November 1, 2018 through June 30,...

Paint Markings in the Burn Area

Law enforcement, government agencies and utilities utilize specific markings to indicate various things in areas impacted by the Camp Fire. Please see the key below for more information on what specific paint markings mean. Tree Markings Trees Marked by Utility Providers The following markings on trees in the burn area identify the level of threat...

High Winds May Cause Tree Hazards in Burn Area

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the northern Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills on Saturday. Jan. 5, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., with sustained winds reaching 25 - 30 mph, and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. These high winds may cause tree hazards in areas affected by the...

Can I sell the salvageable tree timber to help pay for the cost or removal?

Yes, but the removal of trees (even a single tree) that will be sold for commercial value are subject to the California Forest Practices act and permitting process. Please contact a Registered Professional Forester, Licensed Timber Operator or Arborist prior to removing trees to be sold for timber value.

I have a burnt tree on my property that must be removed, do I need to obtain a permit?

In the Town of Paradise, if the tree is dead, diseased or dying a permit is not required to remove the tree. The Town of Paradise is not issuing tree permits for living trees at this time. In unincorporated Butte County, if the tree is dead, diseased or dying a permit is not required to remove...

I have a dead tree on my property, do I need to remove it?

The remaining dead and dying trees are weakened and are a hazard to life and property and should be removed.

Can I use my debris removal insurance policy to remove items that are ineligible for removal under the Consolidated Debris Removal program?

Yes. If you have a specified amount for debris removal in your insurance policy, you may use your insurance proceeds to remove fire related debris that is ineligible for removal under the program (e.g., swimming pools, patios, trees, etc...). The local government will only collect remaining insurance proceeds, if any, after you have removed ineligible...

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