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Butte County Grand Jury • 2018-2019

The Camp Fire – Lessons Learned

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Findings 18 findings

F1 Page 50
The current Code Enforcement Department tracking system (PERMITS Plus) is
F2 Page 50
Non-certified Code Enforcement Officers are not reimbursed for training that
F3 Page 50
The Camp Fire has resulted in an increase in the Code Enforcement Department
F4 Page 50
Chico Police Department does not track automobile abatement which reduces
F5 Page 50
Abandoned vehicles create a significant nuisance and/or serious health risk.
F6 Page 50
The current 30-day vehicle abatement notice is too long.
F7 Page 67
There is presently no regulation for roadside vegetation clearance in Butte
F8 Page 67
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office “Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program” (SWAP) is
F9 Page 67
There are not enough designated temporary refuge/assembly/greenbelt areas
F10 Page 67
The existing assembly point signs, and icons on evacuation plans are not
F11 Page 67
During evacuations the flow of outbound traffic was slowed when surrounding
F12 Page 67
Disaster planning challenges, as specified in the 2013 Butte County Local
F13 Page 67
The 2013 Butte County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is outdated.
F14 Page 67
CodeRED is inadequate as a stand-alone emergency notification system due to
F15 Page 67
Butte County Sheriff’s Office deputies lack fire-resistant outerwear.
F16 Page 67
Aerial infrared cameras can be an effective tool to assist emergency personnel in
F17 Page 67
Butte County may not be maximizing the use of grants available for fire
F18 Page 67
Promotion of community programs for citizens requiring additional assistance to

Recommendations 14