Governors
Visits San Joaquin County (Click here for Pictures)
MAJOR SITUATION
ACTIVITIES
05-17-05 Phase II Debris Clearance Operations in Full Swing
Final debris management, including clearing of debris along levees,
roadways, and removing public health threats, have started May
9th. This is a coordinated effort of both Reclamation
Districts 2038 and 2039, East Bay Municipal District, San Joaquin
County,
and State of California (Department of Toxic Substance Control,
and Water Resources). The operations is expected to be
completed by end of May. See photos
from Phase II.
2-4-05 Jones Tract Break Modifications
A concern has been raised of high level of water seepage throught
the break closure. Dutra
Construction has been contracted to place a "rock blanket" to thicken
and stabilize the closure. This may reduce the amount of water flow. See
photos from last few weeks of the site.
-Jan_01 -Jan_02 -Inside
Break -Blanket
Operations -Dutra
Crane
11-9-04 New photos of on-going
debris clearing operations . .
. see
photos on Debris Clearance page
10-4-04 Major Debris Clearance Operations
Begins
After planning, training of temporary employees, and rental
equipment, San Joaquin Debris Management Unit will begin
major clean up operations on Jones Tract. Hazardous
materials removal has been on-going for several weeks, with help from California
Department of Toxics and Substance Control. see
photos
09-28-04 Governor Signs Two Disaster
Relief Bills
AB1510 allows victims of three state disasters -- the
2003 Southern California wildfires, the 2003 San Simeon earthquake
and
the Jones Tract levee break -- to write off the losses on their
state income taxes over the next 15 years. The other requires the
state to pay a bigger chunk of the costs of responding to the disaster.
See
AB1510.
Assemblyman Guy Houston, and Sen. Charles Poochigian, wrote AB2165,
which requires the state to reimburse all eligible costs that local
agencies incurred by responding to the levee break. See
AB2165.
08-21-04 Federal Government Determines
"Natural" Disaster
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said her
department has concluded Jones Tract flood caused by beaver, thus
a "natural disaster." This opens up additional assistance
programs, such as crop-insurance payments.
08-19-04 Disaster Assistance Center
held for Jones Tract Flood
An Assistance Center "one stop shopping"
will be conducted for flood growers, property owners, and other
victims to apply, gather forms, or ask questions from agencies.
Topics such as building permits, "elevating structures",
employment, tax relief, property assessment will be available.
Departments and agencies will be set up with seperate tables to
avoid a backlog. see
news release (pdf)
Any questions, contact John Austin or Michael Cockrell, San Joaquin
County, Office of Emergency Services: 209-468-3962
September 1, 2004 1-4 P.M.
Public Health Services Auditorium
1601 E. Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202
209-468-3400
08-18-04 USDA Provides Food Assistance
to Families
In a surprise move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture
delivered food supplies to familes displaced due to the flood.
San Joaquin County Human Services has very happy to accept the offer
and arraign a transfer to the families.
08-04-04 USDA grants Secretarial
Disaster Declaration
Declaration covers agricultural losses do to flood.
. . . see Recovery Page.
08-16-04 U.S. Department of
Labor Awards Grant to Assist Workers
Congressman Richard Pombo advises that a grant, up to $2
million, has been awarded to assist in temporary employment for
displaced workers in San Joaquin County due to the Jones Tract flood.
see Pombo
news release.
08-04-04 U.S. Agriculture Secretary
Declaration
USDA granted a Secretarial disaster designation for San Joaquin
County, and the contiguous counties of Alameda, Amador, Calaveras,
Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Stanislaus do to agricuture losses
due to flood. see Recovery page
for details.
07-15-04 Health Officer concerned
for safety of persons Working Around Contaminated Waters.
. . see news release
07-13-04 Four Pumps Running on Jones
Tract Dewatering
California Department of Water Resources has four pumps running
on dewatering of Jones Tract. They are displacing 330 cfs
(cubic feet per second). One has been stopped to make repairs.
Dewatering to remove threat to levee should be completed in September.
Removing water to recover agricultural land will continue into October.
07-9-04 State Offers to Delay
Employer Payroll-Tax Returns & Deposits
State Economic Development Department announced Thursday, July
8th, that employers affected by the Jones Tract flood may request
to file payroll-tax returns and state payroll-tax deposits late
without penalty. Any employer seeking an extension should
enclose with the tax return or payment a signed, written request
that indicates the reason for the delay. Postmarked by August 2.
Information: (888) 745-3886 or www.edd.ca.gov.
06-30-04 President Bush Declares
San Joaquin County a Major Disaster
President Bush has notified Governor Schwarzenegger that he has
declared a major disaster for the Jones Tract flood, starting June
3. This action is directed to "public assistance"
to help local and state government agencies to respond and recover.
. . .
see FEMA page on this disaster.
06-30-04 Assembly Bill to Seek Assistance
Assembly Member Houston has entered a bill (AB2165) to assist local
government jurisdictions with response and recovery costs. . . .
view
bill
06-30-04 Levee Break Sealed
Dutra Construction sealed the breach in the levee at low tide this
morning. They need to raise the repaired portion of the levee another
five feet by early tomorrow morning or they may get some water coming
over at high tide. Tidal effects have now been eliminated in the
flooded area lessening the threat to Trapper Slough. Pumping the
water out of the flooded area is expected to begin around July 7th.
06-23-04 Lost Dogs From Floods
Housed at Shelter
Numerous animals have been rescued from flood and are housed at
the County/City of Stockton animal shelter. Owners are asked
to contact to reclaim. Some may be available for adoption
if unclaimed . . . See news release
(pdf)
06-17-04 Governor Requests for
Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster
Revised Initial Damage Estimate (IDE) of disaster and additional
information has shown the Governor that a revised request to President
Bush should be elevated from Declaration an an Emergency, to a Major
Disaster. This update could open up more assistance to local
and state government agencies, along with the businesses, farms,
and individuals who were evacuated or lost temporary employment.
06-16-04 Initial Damage Estimate
Revised Initial Damage Estimate (IDE) of disaster related costs
to private businesses, citizens, and local government agencies.
These may be adjusted as access to flooded areas occur. Costs
do not show some businesses (e.g.; utility and railroad), state
and federal agencies, Contra Costa agencies (e.g.; East Bay Municipal
District, Sheriff boat patrol). . . . Download
assessment
06-09-04 Emergency Operations Center
Reduces Hours
San Joaquin Operational Area's Emergency Operations Center (EOC),
located in County Courthouse, has reduced operations to 9 p.m. today,
then on a 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday schedule. No staffing on Saturday
and Sunday. For information:
- Security of evacuation area: Sheriff's Office (209) 468-4400
- Flood fight operations: Department of Water Resources (209)406-7290
- Damage Assessment: Office of Emergency Services (209) 468-3962
- Evacuation Care & Shelter: American Red Cross (209) 466-6971
- Donations, community assistance: United Way (209) 469-698
06-09-04 Current Event Map
06-08-04 Evacuees relocated
to Several Locations
Evacuated residents of Jones, Bacon, and Mandeville areas are being
assisted with sheltering, housing, work, and other needs through
several locations, instead of one shelter previously at Edison High
School. Contact American Red Cross at 466-6971 for more information.
06-07-04 Evacuation Of Bacon And
Mandeville Islands
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June
7th, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office called for an evacuation
of residents of Bacon and Mandeville Islands. The only access road
to these islands, the Lower Jones Road, has been determined to be
unstable. The islands are in no danger of flooding.
The Reclamation District and the Department of Water resources
are providing rock and a crew to stabilize the road. The effort
is expected to take three hours.
Approximeately 75 people were evacuated and sent to a shelter at
Edison High School, 1425 S. Center Street, Stockton, CA.
06-07-04 Jones Tract Flooding Update
Continued work to stabilize risk of Trapper Slough, and
begin process of filling the break is occuring. See status report
. . . see report (pdf)
06-7-04 Seepage
found on McDonald Island, monitored by engineers
Though no immediate threat, engineers are monitoring water
seeping onto McDonal Island, caused by Jones Tract flood waters
putting pressure on surrounding river water. Key PG&E utility
facilities on the island have been advised to monitor the situation
in case "short notice shutdown" is necessary.
06-05-2004 Governor
Request To The President
San Joaquin County has requested the Governor to
pursue a Presidential declaration designation.
Contract In Place
The Department of Water Resources have a contract in
place for the closing of the gap caused by the levee break.
06-04-2004 Governor
Proclaimed San Joaquin County to be a "State of Emergency"
Governor Proclaimed San Joaquin County to be a "State
of Emergency"
This could provide State response and technical assistance in the
efforts to reduce additional flooding. This could also provide financial
assistance with response and recovery to local jurisdictions.
06-04-2004 Levee
Break-Upper Jones Tract
At 0830 hours on 6-3-04, a levee break occurred
on Lower Jones Tract. Located 3 miles west of Stockton, north of
Hwy 4. Both the Upper and Lower Jones Tracts have flooded resulting
in evacuation of the Island. Construction crews are currently attempting
to fill the break with bolders and rock.
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DAMAGE
ASSESSMENTS
SITUATION
STATUS
- Situation
Report (PDF)
- Department of Water Resources
have a contract in place for closing the gap caused by the Levee
Break
- Levee Break Upper Jones Tract
300 Ft breaks
Woodard Ferry
- Middle River Closed From Bullfrog
Landing to Trapper Slough
- Currently Evacuation
on Upper Jones
- PG&E-Substation
1103 deactivated-affecting 600 PG&E customers
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NEWS
RELEASES
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PROTECTIVE
ACTIONS
. . . Report
(PDF)
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ROAD
STATUS...Report
(PDF)
- Bacon
Island Road...Closed
- HWY
4 not threatened...but CHP advises taking an alternate route.
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SHELTER
STATUS. .Report
(PDF)
- Red
Cross Phone number 209-466-6971
- (06-04-2004)Red
Cross is coordinating shelters
- St.
Mary's is the official shelter for Levee Break at Jones Tract.
It has been established by St. Mary's and Red Cross.
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RESOURCE
SUMMARY
. . . Report
(PDF)
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MAPS
AND PHOTOS
- click on below links to view photos
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Emergency
Facility Report
Emergency
Protective Measure
Barges are
now on Site
(06-04-2004)Governor Proclaims State of Emergency for San
Joaquin County
Crews have rescued 500 lb pig
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There
are 3 types of warnings in order of severity:
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Statement
-
Advisory
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Evacuation-Immediate
If you have any questions, you may call the San Joaquin County Office
of Emergency Services at 468-3962.
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