| October 19, 2017 |
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Volume 5 Issue 26 |
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| Board of Supervisors Support and Thank First Responders after Canyon Fire 2 |
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Representatives from agencies who assisted with the Canyon Fire 2 response were thanked at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on October 17. |
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At the October 17 meeting, the Board of Supervisors took the time to offer their sincere gratitude to the many agencies and groups who responded to the Canyon Fire 2 as part of the OC Emergency Operations Center. The fire was incredibly destructive to Third District; nearly all of the 9,200 acres that burned were in the Third District. The fire destroyed 25 structures and damaged 55 others. Five thousand residents of Anaheim Hills, Tustin, Orange, and unincorporated areas were forced to leave everything they had behind and get to safety.
Supervisor Spitzer spent hours with firefighter teams from Anaheim, OCFA, and Orange to provide leadership and promote cohesion between the various response groups. He applauded the professionalism and bravery of the firefighters who rushed into the Third District to contain the blaze.
Supervisor Spitzer also held a Tele-Town Hall on Wednesday October 18 to educate the community on the County’s response to the fire and to offer some tips for disaster preparedness. Tens of thousands of Third District residents were invited to listen in. Guests Donna Boston of the Emergency Operations Center, Lieutenant Andy Kovacs of Orange County Fire Authority, An Tran of the Social Security Administration, and Delcie Hynes, SSA Emergency Manager, provided fire-prevention tips and answered questions. Supervisor Spitzer was proud to continue his belief in transparency by offering this comprehensive review of the fire and the County’s efforts to contain it. |
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| County of Orange Declares State of Emergency |
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This photo taken at Peter’s Canyon shows how close the threat of fire came to several neighborhoods in the Third District. |
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In response to the devastating Canyon Fire 2 that has burned 9,000 acres, mostly in the Third District, the County of Orange declared a State of Emergency at a special Board of Supervisors Meeting on October 12.
Supervisor Spitzer, who spent the entirety of the first day of the fire at the Incident Command Post with officials from Anaheim Fire and Rescue and Orange County Fire Authority to strategize and offer guidance and support, is thankful to the 1,600 firefighters who are battling this massive fire. These heroes have already saved countless structures and prevented widespread damage to property in the Third District. Supervisor Spitzer is grateful for their professionalism and bravery. |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer Applauds Emergency Coordination on Canyon Fire 2 |
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Three firefighters from OCFA, Anaheim Fire and Rescue, Orange Fire, and CAL Fire were among the first to respond to the devastating Canyon Fire 2. |
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(Santa Ana, CA) – I commend the more than 1,600 firefighters from local, County and State agencies and the hundreds of first responders in Orange County who fought the flames and assisted endangered residents during the Canyon Fire 2 crisis. I spent the first 24 hours of the crisis assisting the coordination of emergency operations from the command center as well as residential and rural areas in my Third District.
The Canyon Fire 2 consumed more than 9,200 acres and damaged or destroyed 25 structures, many of them family homes. My sympathy goes out to those who woke to the devastation wondering how to begin putting their lives back together again. This community will pull together for those in need and we will be here to assist everyone.
Like many of our friends and neighbors, my family was among the approximately 5,000 residents under evacuation orders. Fortunately, our home has not been damaged from the flames. I am proud to witness the community response of action and empathy in support of neighbors, firefighters and emergency responders.
An Incident Command Post is led the response from the Great Park in Irvine, and the County Emergency Operations Center was active throughout the time when the fire was active to coordinate information and resources. OC Park’s facilities at Peters Canyon, Irvine, Santiago Oaks and Yorba Regional Parks are open, but damage is being assessed. All other County offices are open and business has returned to normal operations.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Brown, and Orange County all declared a state of emergency to assist with manpower, equipment and financial recovery. I appreciate the commitment of Vice President Mike Pence, who was in Orange County last week, as he pledged to provide any and all federal assistance as wildfires burn out of control throughout the State.
In addition to those suffering in Orange County, my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of the fatal fires in Northern California.
Sincerely,
Supervisor Todd Spitzer
Third District Supervisor, County of Orange |
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| Canyon Fire 2 First Responder Thank You Concert: Sunday October 22, 12:00-3:00 PM |
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| Canyon Fire 2 Assistance Resources |
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| OC Police Canine Association Annual K9 Show |
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Members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department pose with their K9 units at the Police Canine Association demonstration. |
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Field Deputy Al Tello poses with Sheriff’s Department personnel. |
Supervisor Todd Spitzer was proud to show his support for Orange County’s brave men and women in blue by sponsoring the OC Police Canine Association’s K9 Show. The annual event features a demonstration of the K9 units in action, a “toughest dog” competition, fireworks, and the opportunity for children and their parents to meet the highly trained dogs. Police officers also shared their special bond they share with their K9 units and the training they do as a team to help take criminals off the streets of Orange County. |
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| Irvine Launches Website for Amazon HQ2 Proposal |
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Irvine’s website showing the proposed Amazon Second Headquarters campus in Irvine. |
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The City of Irvine recently launched a website to provide an in-depth look at the city’s proposal to Amazon for the multi-billion dollar company to bring its second North American Headquarters to Irvine.
The interactive website features a magazine detailing what makes Irvine such a unique and attractive city to do business, and how it exceeds Amazon’s criteria for its new headquarters. Explore the project proposal at http://www.oneclickhq2.com/proposal/. |
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| Blood Drive in Honor of Las Vegas Shooting Victims: October 27, 10:00-3:00 PM |
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| Supervisor Spitzer is one of the sponsors for an upcoming Blood Drive to replenish the blood supply in honor of the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting that occurred on October 1. Space is very limited, so to contribute to this important cause you are encouraged to sign up for an appointment slot as soon as possible. Visit www.SCBloodBank.org, select “Donate Now,” and use code: OCGM. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Commits to Clearing the Santa Ana Riverbed using Four-Step Solution |
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The situation on the riverbed has reached a breaking point. Supervisor Spitzer is calling for immediate action.(Photo Credit: Orange County Register) |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer made it unequivocally clear: The Santa Ana riverbed must be closed to inhabitants.
Speaking during the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, Supervisor Spitzer urged the necessity of the County’s Four-Step Solution to remove all homeless from the riverbed. “We cannot afford to tolerate this public health crisis any longer,” he stated, “I am committed to clearing out the riverbed.” |
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The homeless situation on the riverbed has reached a breaking point. Supervisor Spitzer is calling for immediate action. |
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Supervisor Spitzer’s joint directive with Supervisor Do to the County CEO in June of this year was just the first step. Now, with expanded authorization to include the County Sheriff, the Board of Supervisors directs the County of Orange to carry out the Four-Step Solution by entering into contracts with service providers to:
- Perform on-site triage services to address basic human needs and emergency medical services to homeless individuals,
- Provide intensive case management with wrap-around services to address the addiction and mental health crises to those in the riverbed and respect their dignity as individuals, not statistics.
- Systematically bridge the gap between those who want help with those who can provide it by providing links to housing and work development to transition individuals into housing.
- Instruct the Sherriff to ramp up enforcement in and near the Santa Ana riverbed, removing the criminal element while directing the homeless to shelter and housing options.
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This Four-Step Solution to End Homelessness is supplemented by the County’s Whole Person Car Initiative, which aids persons who seek medical attention in emergency rooms, as well as the County’s continued commitment to opening another 100 beds in Bridges at Kraemer Place, located near the heart of the homeless encampment of the Santa Ana riverbed, and encourage cooperation between cities to effectively and efficiently locate and transition individuals. The City of Anaheim has already offered their support in the County’s efforts by declaring a state of emergency in the flood control channel.
As a flood channel, the Santa Ana riverbed is not suitable for human habitation. Supervisor Spitzer and the County of Orange are confident this four-step solution will be the catalyst to instrument long-term change in homelessness in Orange County. |
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| 28th Annual John Wayne Airport Student Art Contest: Call for Entries! |
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This year's John Wayne Airport Student Art Contest theme is "Flying in the Future." |
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John Wayne Airport invites Orange County students grades K-12 to enter the 28th annual John Wayne Airport Student Art Contest. The aim is to create a picture that illustrates this year’s theme “Flying in the Future.” Artwork that best depicts the theme will be given awards, with two grand prize packages awards to the best artwork in two categories: Grades K -6 and Grades 7 – 12.
Students from all Orange County public, private, and home-school students are welcome to participate in the contest.
For more information, visit: http://www.ocair.com/terminal/artexhibits/studentart/ |
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| Free Flu Shot at Columbus Tustin Activity Center: October 26, 11 AM – 1 PM |
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| City of Orange Treats in the Streets |
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| Silverado’s Monthly Flea Market: October 28, 9 AM to 2 PM |
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| National Prescription Medication Take Back Day—October 28, 10 AM to 2 PM, Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Ave. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Haunted Library
Friday, October 27, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: $2
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Silly, Kooky, Not-So-Spooky Halloween Magic Show!
Saturday, October 28, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Fall Food Drive: Scare Away Hunger
Thursday, October 19 – Sunday, November 19
Donations accepted Thursdays through Sundays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM at the Visitors Center and Sports Complex,
Trick or Treat at the Seniors Center
Friday, October 27, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Trabuco Center, 5701 Trabuco Rd.
Orange
Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival 2017
Thursday, October 26, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Old Towne Orange Plaza, Chapman Ave. and Glassell St.
Monday Mysteries Book Club
Monday, October 30, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Main Library Community Room, 407 E Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Game Night
Wednesday, October 25, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Monthly Flea Market
Saturday, October 28, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
10th Annual Old Town Tustin Art Walk
Saturday, October 21, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Main Street and El Camino Real
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, October 25, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Villa Park
Free Flu Vaccines
Wednesday, October 25, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Villa Park City Hall, 17855 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Hogwarts Alumni Night
Friday, October 20, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
“Nixon and Europe,” A Lecture with Luke Nichter
Monday, October 23, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Richard Nixon Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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