Orange County Fires: Updates and Evacuation Information

The following update was sent to the Chapman community on 10/28/20 at 2:56 p.m.

Both Orange and Rinker campuses will resume operations beginning Thursday, October 29th. 

The Silverado Fire in Irvine and the Yorba Linda Blue Ridge Fire are beginning to be contained, however, students and employees living on or around either campus are encouraged to continue following the health and safety tips below. 

The following update was sent to the Chapman community on 10/27/20 at 6:04 p.m.

The air quality in Orange and Irvine continues to worsen as both the Silverado Fire in Irvine and the Yorba Linda Blue Ridge Fires remain active with little containment. Both Orange and Rinker campuses will remain closed through Wednesday, October 28, 2020 to all non-essential operations. No in-person instruction will take place and staff should work from home. Employees should check with their supervisor to determine if they need to report to campus for essential duties. 

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Students and employees living on or around either campus are recommended to continue to follow local health agency tips. Orange County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau cautioned that everyone should take precautions to stay cool and drink plenty of water to reduce health risks related to the heat and wildfire smoke. 

Precautions to Reduce Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke: 

  • Avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor activity.
  • People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should remain indoors.
  • Keep the windows and doors in your home closed.
  • Use your air conditioner on the re-circulate mode, if available, to limit the intake of outdoor air and keep your home comfortable.
  • Keep your airways (nose and mouth) moist by drinking extra amounts of water. This helps your body filter out potentially harmful particles in the smoke.
  • Seek medical attention if you have symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or severe fatigue.

Additional precautions are especially needed for older adults, those with preexisting medical conditions like heart or lung disease, those with disabilities, children, and those who may be working outdoors.

To view current air quality conditions by region in an interactive map –  http://www3.aqmd.gov/webappl/gisaqi2/home.aspx

For 24-hour assistance, contact Public Safety, (714) 997-6763. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

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The following update was sent to the Chapman community on 10/27/20 at 1:10 p.m.

With both the Silverado Fire in Irvine and the Yorba Linda Blue Ridge Fire still active with little containment, the air quality in Orange is being impacted. With the health of our community in mind, we are asking all non-essential employees on the Orange campus to cease operations and work from home for the remainder of the work day. Employees should check with their supervisor to determine if they need to remain on campus for essential duties. 

Students and employees living on or around either campus are recommended to follow local health agency tips. Orange County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau cautioned that everyone should take precautions to stay cool and drink plenty of water to reduce health risks related to the heat and wildfire smoke. 

Precautions to Reduce Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke: 

  • Avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor activity.
  • People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should remain indoors.
  • Keep the windows and doors in your home closed.
  • Use your air conditioner on the re-circulate mode, if available, to limit the intake of outdoor air and keep your home comfortable.
  • Keep your airways (nose and mouth) moist by drinking extra amounts of water. This helps your body filter out potentially harmful particles in the smoke.
  • Seek medical attention if you have symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or severe fatigue.

Additional precautions are especially needed for older adults, those with preexisting medical conditions like heart or lung disease, those with disabilities, children, and those who may be working outdoors.

To view current air quality conditions by region in an interactive map –  http://www3.aqmd.gov/webappl/gisaqi2/home.aspx

For 24-hour assistance, contact Public Safety, (714) 997-6763. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

 

 

 

The following update was sent to the Chapman community on 10/27/20 at 9:54 a.m.

The current evacuation zone resulting from the Silverado fire has not yet shifted to include the Rinker Health Sciences campus, however, the proximity to the campus requires additional caution. The Rinker campus will remain closed through Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Only critical staff as defined by the appropriate Senior Staff and Rinker academic deans should access the facilities. Those asked to report to the Rinker campus tomorrow will be contacted directly. If you are not contacted, please do not attempt to access the campus. 

We will keep you informed as the wild fire situation develops. 

Irvine Evacuation Zone map

For 24-hour assistance, contact Public Safety, (714) 997-6763. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

The following notification was sent to the Chapman community at  7:00 p.m.

While the current evacuation zone resulting from the Silverado fire does not formally include the Rinker Health Sciences campus yet, the zone reaches only one block away. Effective immediately, we are postponing all in-person instruction at Rinker and limiting access to the campus to only critical staff defined by the appropriate Senior Staff and Rinker academic deans. Those asked to report to the Rinker campus tomorrow will be contacted directly. If you are not contacted, please do not attempt to access the campus until we have informed the Chapman community that we’ve re-opened the facilities.

SILVERADO FIRE EVACUATIONS

The City of Irvine issued an Evacuation Order (mandatory) for all communities north of Irvine Blvd. between Jamboree and Bake Pkwy. https://cityofirvine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c452152c1a5a46129dde513d8652e81e

CARE AND RECEPTION CENTERS

Several Care and Reception centers have been set up for Irvine residents and pets at:

  • Woodbridge High School: 2 Meadowbrook 
  • Las Lomas Community Center: 10 Federation Way 
  • Turtle Rock Community Center: 1 Sunnyhill, 92603
  • University Community Center: 1 Beech Tree Lane (currently at capacity)
  • Quail Hill Community Center: 35 Shady Canyon Dr 
  • Los Olivos Community Center: 101 Alfonso (currently at capacity)
  • Harvard Community Center: 14701 Harvard 
  • Rancho Senior Center: 3 Ethel Coplen Way 

In addition, the following sites have been set up to assist evacuated residents: 

  • Village Church of Irvine: 77 Post  
  • Mariners Church: 5001 Newport Coast Drive
  • Newport Coast Community Center, 6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Newport Beach, CA 92657 (currently at capacity)

Anyone in the evacuation zone needing medical assistance is advised to call 949-529-4774.

Irvine Regional Park Zoo has been 100% evacuated and relocated to the Santa Ana Zoo. 

SILVERADO FIRE ROAD CLOSURES

  • Portola from 241 to Jamboree 
  • 241 from the 133 to Santiago 
  • Santiago Canyon Rd from Cooks to the 241

BLUERIDGE FIRE EVACUATIONS

Mandatory evacuations have been issued in Yorba Linda for the following areas:

Residences and businesses north of the 91 Freeway and east of Gypsum Canyon Road, to include Bryant Ranch Elementary School in the city of Yorba Linda.  

A shelter has not yet been established for displaced residents. Small animals may be brought to OC Animal Care Services at 1630 Victoria Road in the city of Tustin.

OC Fairgrounds are accepting large evacuated animals and we are coordinating with LART Large Animals Response Team. 

SCHOOLS

Bryant Ranch Elementary School and Travis Ranch School are activating their evacuation and reunification plans.  Parents should pick up their children at Esperanza High School at 1830 Kellogg Dr., Anaheim, CA 92807.

BLUERIDGE FIRE ROAD CLOSURES

Road closures in effect for La Palma Ave. east of Yorba Linda Blvd. and Gypsum Canyon off ramp of the 91 freeway.

As these fires spread in both Yorba Linda and Irvine, many members of the Chapman Family are impacted. Please stay safe and make your family and your homes your top priority.

For 24-hour assistance, contact Public Safety, (714) 997-6763. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

The following notification was sent to the Chapman community at 3:02 p.m.:

In addition to the Silverado Fire, a new fire has been reported in Yorba Linda called the Blue Ridge Fire. The fire is currently estimated at 700 acres with a rapid rate of spread. Evacuation orders and warnings are being issued to the residents in the impacted area.

For those on either the Orange or Rinker campus impacted by the evacuations or who have concerns due to the location of the fire, you are authorized to leave. Please inform your supervisor if needed.

For 24-hour assistance, contact Public Safety, (714) 997-6763. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

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The following notification was sent to the Chapman community at 2:21 p.m.:

We realize that many in our Chapman community are impacted by the Silverado Fire, which includes areas north of Irvine Blvd and between the 5 Freeway and Irvine Blvd in Irvine.  Public Safety is closely connected with the Orange County Emergency Operations Center to monitor the situation and provide direction to our campuses as needed.  

Below is helpful information:

Temporary Orange County Evacuation Points – Status as of 2:00 p.m., October 26th:

  • University Community Center – currently full
  • Quail Hill Community Center – currently full
  • Los Olivos Community Center 
  • Harvard Community Center 
  • Rancho Senior Center 
  • Las Lomas Community Center 

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Portola from 241 to Jamboree 
  • 241 from the 133 to Santiago 
  • Santiago Canyon Rd from Cooks to the 241

Wildfire Smoke Poses Potential Health Risk

Smoke from the Silverado Fire may pose a health danger to some Orange County residents, especially those in certain high-risk groups. 

Orange County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau and cautioned that everyone should take precautions to stay cool and drink plenty of water to reduce health risks related to the heat and wildfire smoke. Additional precautions are especially needed for older adults, those with preexisting medical conditions like heart or lung disease, those with disabilities, children, and those who may be working outdoors.

Precautions to Reduce Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke: 

  • Avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor activity.
  • People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should remain indoors.
  • Keep the windows and doors in your home closed.
  • Use your air conditioner on the re-circulate mode, if available, to limit the intake of outdoor air and keep your home comfortable.
  • Keep your airways (nose and mouth) moist by drinking extra amounts of water. This helps your body filter out potentially harmful particles in the smoke.
  • Seek medical attention if you have symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or severe fatigue.

To view current air quality conditions by region in an interactive map –  http://www3.aqmd.gov/webappl/gisaqi2/home.aspx

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