September 26, 2020 - The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Fresno County officials are collaborating to identify safe zones for re-entry within the burn area of the Creek Fire. These designated areas, located inside evacuation order zones, will allow for short term visits by occupants, enabling them to survey damage and salvage items. Additional zones for the re-entry process will continue to be identified and announced in the future.
When: Sunday, September 27. Daily check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. Everyone must check out by 4:00 p.m.
Who: Only residents in Zones F1K & F1N will be granted temporary access to their properties. Access applies to only those who have had had their homes destroyed. Anyone whose home was not destroyed or is not a resident of the specified zones will not be admitted.
Where: Check-in station at Foothill Elementary School, 29147 Auberry Road, Prather, CA 93651.
What is Needed: Please bring official identification and a document proving residency. If your driver license does not contain your current address, bring a utility bill or something similar as we need proof of your address to allow you in for re-entry.
Important Terms
Re-entry: A reentry point is defined as an area within an evacuation zone where the fire has damaged / destroyed a person’s land and / or structure(s). Temporary entrance times are assigned by county officials to property owners who are required to abide by stipulations and requirements established by both the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and County of Fresno.
Repopulation: An area deemed safe by officials where structures are intact, allowing residents and business owners to move back in for long term habitation.
Re-Entry Process and Expectations
Before returning to your verified address, you must check in with a county public health official. At the designated check-in location, public health officials will verify you being a resident and guide you through the process of gaining access to your property. Due to health and safety hazards created by the fire, you are urged to bring personal protective equipment (goggles, face masks, gloves, etc.) to wear. You are encouraged to wear pants, a long sleeve shirt and sturdy, close-toed shoes. You should also bring a second set of clothes or Tyvek coveralls. You will be able to take away items from your property, so please bring boxes and bags. Do not plan on loading up trailers full of items. After leaving your property, you must check-out at a location designated by the Sheriff’s Office.
County of Fresno
A Creek Fire website providing the latest information and resources for those affected at: www.fresnosheriff.org, www.co.fresno.ca.us/emergency or call (559) 600-4636.
Creek Fire Evacuation Zone Map: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
Creek Fire Property Damage Map: https://arcg.is/1vaCOP
Source: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
