Clarification to IPAWS emergency alert message sent by Napa County OES
The message you received earlier was an emergency alert warning system tool sent to mobile phones, called IPAWS. The message was intending to alert all Napa County of current fire danger in Northern Napa County. There are currently no new fires. The Glass Fire is burning in areas surrounding Calistoga and St. Helena. The IPAWS was intended to alert anyone in the County of the current fire danger and impending red flag warning. Please Note: There are no new fires in the County and no new evacuation orders.
New evacuation orders and warnings will be sent if and when received from CALFIRE. The Town of Yountville, City of Napa, City of American Canyon, and surrounding unincorporated area are not under an evacuation warning or order. All previously issued orders and warnings remain in effect. For information on the most current evacuation orders and warnings, visit: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2994/Glass-Fire
Instructions:
Se pide a los residentes que se mantengan alerta y se adhieran a las órdenes de evacuación, avisos y cierres de carreteras.
Address/Location
Napa County OES
1195 3rd St
Napa, CA 94559
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-299-1892
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire