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Borel Post-Fire BAER

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220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
93257 
220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
93257 

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  • Cathleen Thompson
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    cathleen.thompson@usda.gov

FOREST SERVICE: Borel Post-Fire BAER Assessment Report Summary Released 08-30-2024

Borel Post-Fire BAER
Publication Type: News - 08/30/2024 - 14:51

FOREST SERVICE: Borel Post-Fire BAER Assessment Report Summary Released

The Forest Service—Sequoia National Forest completed a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) post-fire assessment of the Borel burned area and affected watersheds to determine their response, soil conditions, potential threats, and recommended BAER emergency stabilization measures and actions on National Forest System (NFS) lands. BAER emergency treatments and activities are designed to decrease possible impacts to critical values from the burned areas during rainstorm events such as: human life and safety, property, critical natural resources, and cultural resources.

NOTE: Attached below as “Related Information” is a PDF documents called “Borel Post-Fire BAER Assessment Report Summary_PUBLIC”.

BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events--be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website: www.weather.gov/hnx/.

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