The Three Rivers Fire Safe Council just got confirmation that nine AmeriCorps volunteers will be arriving in Three Rivers on April 12, ready to start working with homeowners on April 13. They will be here working until April 24. If you are in need of mud and debris cleanup, clearing of downed trees, filling in entry/access roads to your home, and etc., contact the Fire Safe Council ASAP.

The Three Rivers Fire Safe Council is working with state and county agencies as well as non-profit disaster response organizations to bring assistance to residents in Three Rivers. Eddie Valero has been a huge help in this effort. If you have sustained damage to your home and/or property email the Fire Safe Council at 3riversfsc@gmail.com.

The California Public Utility Commission is in the process of considering amendments to the existing telecommunications rules that would extend minimum quality of service requirements to cell phones and other essential communications services not currently covered under the rules. Click to learn more about how you can provide input that could affect the outcome of this process.

Roads and facilities in the parks have been badly damaged by the recent major winter storms, beginning with a weather event in early January and followed by a succession of weather events in March. Park officials stress that there are still many unknowns that are likely to change these dates, and plan to issue regular updates to their projections.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in partnership with Tulare County and Caltrans, is hosting a public meeting on Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers, CA. Agencies will provide an overview of damage and impacts from the recent storm systems, with an opportunity for participants to ask questions.