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CalFire Team Activation - CalFire Incident Command Team #3

Posted: 29 Apr 2009 01:03 PM PDT

Swine flu IC: The command and general staff from Incident Command Team 3 were activated to plan and prepare for a major outbreak of swine flu.
IC Location: Sacramento.

Update: 4-29-09 AM - Breaking News: Possible outbreak at Twenty-Nine Palms Marine base. One Marine "may have the swine flu", according to the commandant of the Marine Corps.

It is estimated that 250,000 to 500,000 die each year worldwide from the "Common Flu"
13,000 have died from complications resulting from the "Common Flu" since January.
As of right now no U.S. citizen has died from Swine flu in the US. 1 young visitor from Mexico has died in Texas.
From 1-2005 to 1-2009 12 human cases in U.S. No deaths
Egypt: Slaughtering all pigs in the country....

This is not a drill, but a significant risk that needs to be addressed calmly, factually, and through implementation of pre-planned preparedness measures.
CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu) - Case Count (April 29, 2009)
Swine Influenza (Flu) - Swine Flu website last updated April 29, 11:00 AM ET

U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
(As of April 29, 2009, 11:00 AM ET)

Arizona 1
California 14
Indiana 1
Kansas 2
Massachusetts 2
Michigan 2
Nevada 1
New York City 51
Ohio 1
Texas 16 / 1
TOTAL COUNTS 91 cases 1 death

Use common sense: Handwashing, Cover mouth if cough or sneeze, Stay home if sick.

Yesterday, CDC issued new interim guidance for clinicians on how to care for children and pregnant women who may be infected with this virus.

Young children and pregnant women are two groups of people who are at high risk of serious complications from seasonal influenza.

CDC alert: Do not travel to Mexico unless you absolutely need to.
Websites:
Flu trackers forum: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1517
WHO pandemic alert level: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian.../en/index.html
CDC on Swine Flu Facts: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm
Previous Cal Fire News links: http://calfire.blogspot.com/2009/04/swine-flu-governor-has-declared-state.html

CA-RRU- Winchester - Vegetation Fire 205 acres 100%

Posted: 29 Apr 2009 07:40 AM PDT

Riverside County Vegetation Fire
Update 1530 hours: The fire was 100% contained at 205 acres. Full control is expected at 1800 hours today.
Update 1427 hours: The fire is 20 acres and still actively burning. Significant resources are at the scene and containment is anticipated in one hour.

IA: Riverside County 20-acre wildfire is burning in the community of Winchester the fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday in rural, rolling hills with scattered homes. Two structures were reported threatened on initial report.
Location: Winchester Road X Keller Road rural area just north of Temecula and south west of Hemet.
Road closures: Highway 79 is closed from Scott Road to Pourroy Road, Winchester Road is closed at Pourroy Road, and Pourroy Road is closed at Keller Road.
Fuels: dry grass and brush.
Evacuations: None
Cause: Not determined
Resources: 135 firefighters are on the scene, aided by a bulldozer and two helicopters.
Engines: 19 Breathing Supp.: 0 Helicopters: 2
Truck Co: 0 Squad: 0 Air Attack: 0
Firefighters: 135 RVC Medics: 0 Air Tankers: 0
Overhead Personnel: 8 AMB's: 0 Fire Crews: 4
Water Tenders: 2