Guardians on the volcano
Fresh snow on Mount Shasta, looking up at Avalanche Gulch from near treeline. Avalanches regularly occur here. The Avalanche Gulch route is the most popular route up the mountain and is typically best climbed in spring when the avalanche danger is low, snow coverage is still good, the days are longer and…
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Ready for Wildfires
Wildfires are growing bigger, faster and more unpredictable. Drought conditions and years of accumulated dry vegetation continue to raise the stakes, and the U.S. Forest Service is prepared.The Forest Service coordinates the largest and most capable firefighting systems in the world. The mission: keep the public and firefighters safe, protect communities and actively manage forests.A National…
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What is ESF #4
Coordination of resources can be complicated during a Presidential declaration of an emergency or a major disaster; however, a process exists to guide such multi-agency interactions. In these cases, the response is coordinated under the National Response Framework (NRF). The NRF identifies the roles and structures of Federal agencies to provide support to States or other agencies through…
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Post-Fire Recovery
In September 2020, the Riverside Fire burned through the Timber Lake Job Corps CCC in Estacada, Oregon. Students and staff evacuated safely ahead of the fire, and most of the core facilities survived but damage was significant. Some staff lost their homes, the campus was without water, power,…
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Disaster Recovery
When natural or human-caused disasters occur on national forests and grasslands, the devastation can have long-term effects on the land and nearby communities. Repairing the damage, like repairing a house after a hurricane, can be costly and long-term.The Forest Service uses available funding, supplemental funding and emergency authorities to respond to immediate or long-term disaster recovery on…
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September 2024 Chief's all-employee call | Budget, hiring update
Yesterday, employees joined Chief Moore for an all-employee call to discuss budget and hiring topics.Following an introduction from Chief of Staff Jaelith Hall-Rivera, the Chief discussed the Forest Service budget and hiring discussions and decisions. He began by acknowledging the tremendous effort put forth by Forest Service employees during this extreme fire year. He also acknowledged the role…