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Is there any financial assistance to help with the cost of removing these trees?

At this point there is no program to assist residents in the cost of tree removal. Some insurance policies have a provision for tree removal in their debris removal policies. If there is a program developed, we will make sure to advertise it as soon as possible. Check with your local fire safe council for...

I have a tree that I want removed on my property, who should cut it down?

You can hire any licensed tree company to have your tree(s) removed or do your own tree work as a land owner with any appropriate permits.

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...

Will dead trees be removed by the State Run Debris Removal Program?

No. Trees will not be removed as a normal part of this debris removal program. The exception to this rule is for trees that are considered a danger to the debris removal workers and these trees will be removed to make a safe working environment.

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.

How can I tell if a burnt tree needs to be removed?

Please contact a local Tree Service Company, Registered Professional Forester, Licensed Timber Operator or Arborist to determine the health of your tree(s).

Tree Removal FAQ

I have trees that have been cut down already and the wood has not yet been picked up. What will happen to the wood left behind?

For qualifying customers, wood left onsite after being taken down by PG&E contractors may qualify for PG&E's no-cost wood removal program. To qualify for this program, the wood removed by PG&E contractors must be: Reasonably accessible by equipment or machinery. Greater than 4 inches in diameter and 6 feet in length. Within 50 feet of...

I have trees with spray paint markings on them. What do they mean?

Markings on trees in the burn area identify the level of threat the tree poses to utilities. The specific markings are explained below: P1 - Tree poses extreme and immediate danger to utilities. Most P1 trees have already been removed or will be removed as soon as possible. P2 - Tree poses danger to utilities...

Phase II Debris Removal

Consolidated Debris Removal Program The Consolidated Debris Removal Program (Program) has two phases: removal of household hazardous waste and removal of other fire-related debris. Phase I: Household Hazardous Waste Removal In Phase I, local government, state and federal agencies have organized teams of experts from the California State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and...

Phase I: Household Hazardous Waste Removal

In Phase I, local government, state and federal agencies have organized teams of experts from the California State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to inspect your property and remove any hazardous waste that may pose a threat to human health, animals, and the environment such as batteries,...

Drive-thru water distribution site opens for PID Customers

Paradise Irrigation District customers residing in Paradise will receive bottled drinking water starting Friday, December 28th. PID Customers can visit the Drive-thru water distribution site at the District office located at 6332 Clark Road and pick up one case of water per day for their household between 10 am and 2 pm Monday through Friday....

I haven’t heard from FEMA, what do I do?

To ensure that your application is being processed, be sure you have done the following: Returned all requested insurance information. Read the eligibility letter carefully and thoroughly. Many unawarded determination letters list requirements that can lead to a more favorable decision If asked to do so, complete and return the Small Business Administration (SBA) application....

Vehicles Removed from Public Roadways

During the initial response to the Camp Fire, vehicles were towed from public roadways. The California Highway Patrol has compiled a list of removed vehicles and encourages everyone who may have left behind a vehicle to check this list to determine where their car is currently located and its condition. Check the list at https://bit.ly/2BfCR5i...

Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Oroville Temporary Debris Handling Facility

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a public meeting to discuss the proposed debris handling facility in Oroville and answer questions. When: Thursday, December 27, 2018, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: State Theatre, 1489 Myers...

Paradise Irrigation District (PID) advises bottled water only for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth

Wildland Fires have the potential to cause certain contaminants to be present within communities that have been impacted. Paradise Irrigation District’s top priority is the health and safety of our customers and therefore the quality of the water that we deliver to them. In an abundance of caution, the District, along with the CA Division...

Bus Transpostation

More Bus Service Restored to Paradise and Magalia As residents of Paradise slowly begin to return, and some businesses begin to reopen, Butte Regional Transit (B-Line) is resuming bus service on Route 40, the intercity route between Paradise and Chico. This route also serves as the local service for the Town of Paradise. This service...

Camp Fire Evacuees Asked to Resume Care of Animals Sheltering in Place

Animal rescue field groups from Butte County Animal Control (BCAC) and North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVADG) have been providing feed and care to animals sheltering in place within the fire affected areas. Now that evacuation orders have been lifted, owners returning to the area are asked to assume feeding and care of their animals....

All Remaining Evacuation Orders Lifted for the Camp Fire Area

On, Saturday 12/15/2018 beginning at 9:00 AM, all remaining evacuation orders for the Town of Paradise (Zones 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13) and the unincorporated area of Butte County (Morgan Ridge B Zone) will be lifted for residents only for 24 hours. Residents will need to show identification...

Potable Water

Alternative Sources for Potable Water Local Licensed Water Haulers: Ben Ports Showers: 720 Colusa Highway in Gridley - (530) 846-4110 Ben Haynes Construction: 19585 Alta Vista Drive in Red Bluff - (530) 781-3988 Butte Water Truck Service: 5656 Miners Ranch Road in Oroville - (530) 589-0645 Craig Dewsnup Trucking: 179 Little Avenue in Gridley -...

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