One gunshot victim has been confirmed deceased

At least one patient from the shooting has been transported to the hospital.

There are reportedly three gunshot victims. Two are unresponsive, the other is responsive. HBF and ambulances are at scene with HCSO and EPD. The third ambulance has been canceled by fire. Detectives have been requested.

HBF starting an additional engine and 2 more ambulances to the shooting scene. Battalion 8102 has added himself to the call.

HCSO is on scene with three victims, at least one unresponsive with multiple gunshots

Eureka Gunshot Victim: 4800 Block of Crane cross of Higgins for at least one gunshot victim, possibly two. Unknown circumstances; HCSO, fire and medical responding code 3. HCSO is now requesting EPD to back

The entire city of Rio Dell remains under a Boil Water Advisory. If you have water, boil it for at least one minute or use bottled water for drinking and food preparation until further notice. #HumboldtEarthquake pic.twitter.com/6uUSMA8KEY

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 24, 2022

The supplies distribution center at Monument Middle will have modified hours for the holiday weekend. The center will close at 9 p.m. tonight & will observe the following schedule: Sat. 12/24: 9 a-5 p, Sun. 12/25: Noon - 4 p. Center will be closed Mon. 12/26.#HumboldtEarthquake pic.twitter.com/SjssmvKhhm

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 24, 2022

Se solicita a los residentes de Rio Dell que se suscriban al sistema de notificación de emergencia de la ciudad, Nixle, enviando un mensaje de texto con el mensaje "95562" al 888777 para obtener información urgente de Rio Dell.#HumboldtEarthquake

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 24, 2022

Residentes de Rio Dell: Si su hogar sufrió daños estructurales y aún no ha sido inspeccionado y etiquetado, llame al 707-764-3532.#HumboldtEarthquake

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 24, 2022

County residents in unincorporated areas in need of structural inspections should contact the Planning and Building Department at (707) 445-7541 or planningbuilding@co.humboldt.ca.us#HumboldtEarthquake

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 24, 2022

Rio Dell Residents: If your home sustained structural damage & has not yet been inspected/tagged, call 707-764-3532. Residents are asked to subscribe to the city’s emergency notification system, Nixle, by texting “95562” to 888777 for urgent city information.#HumboldtEarthquake

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 24, 2022

Local food trucks are working with the charity World Central Kitchen to offer free meals to Rio Dell residents affected by the quake. Here’s the schedule:

Right now there’s a big picture of the Humboldt Bay Burgers truck serving up food on the World Central Kitchen website.

Are you looking to donate money to help the citizens of Rio Dell? If so, the best thing you can do is to give money to the institutions that are helping there — institutions like the American Red Cross and Food for People.

The Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department is also accepting monetary contributions to help them keep helping. You can find the RDVFD’s GoFundMe page here, or you can just Venmo ‘em some cash, too, using the QR code below:

‼️ ATTN FORTUNA RESIDENTS ‼️ : The Boil Water Advisory for the city of Fortuna has been canceled. It is no longer necessary to boil your water for consumption purposes.

Boil Water Advisories are still in effect for the City of Rio Dell.#HumboldtEarthquake pic.twitter.com/8RtArLsrYQ

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 23, 2022

Fortuna City Manager Merritt Perry tells the Outpost this morning that all boil water notices for residents of “the Friendly City” have been lifted. Repeat: Fortuna residents are now free to consume tap water.

If your residence was tagged by building inspectors follow directions on tag. Questions about tags for Rio Dell: visit City Hall 675 Wildwood Ave or call 707-764-3532. Have a red/yellow tag on your residence and want to safely retrieve items? Call Rio Dell Fire Dept. 707-506-5083

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 22, 2022

If your residence was tagged by building inspectors follow directions on tag. Questions about tags for Rio Dell: visit City Hall 675 Wildwood Ave or call 707-764-3532. Have a red/yellow tag on your residence and want to safely retrieve items? Call Rio Dell Fire Dept. 707-506-5083

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) December 22, 2022

The Outpost’s Ryan Burns was on the nationally syndicated NPR show “Here and Now” this morning, talking about the scene in Rio Dell yesterday. Tune in here if you missed it:

Days before Christmas, residents in Humboldt County, California come together on earthquake recovery

Rio Dell, one of the small towns hardest hit by this week’s big earthquake in Northern California, is still deep in recovery mode.

WWW.WBUR.ORG

Arcata Police report that the fire at the Transit Center has been extinguished; Fieldbrook Engine 8717 cancel that response and move in and cover Arcata’s Mad River Station

First two Arcata engines handling Sutter Road, other companies clearing to either return to quarters and one responding to an alarm in 8100 block West End Road; AND debris fire at Arcata Transit Center 900 block E Street for Engine 8717.

Two Arcata engines now at scene, ARF Chief 8200 enroute; no further report yet

McKinleyville reported structure fire, 1900 block Sutter Rd for Arcata, Westhaven, Fieldbrook and Blue Lake fire responding. First arriving Arcata engine reports 2-story building with some smoke showing, all companies continue…

This is a Humboldt Alert. Rio Dell water customers are under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. Boil water for at least one minute or use bottled water for drinking and food preparation. Water is safe for bathing and non-consumption activities. Potable water is available

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 22, 2022

This is a Humboldt Alert. Rio Dell water customers are under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. Boil water for at least one minute or use bottled water for drinking and food preparation. Water is safe for bathing and non-consumption activities. Potable water is available

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) December 22, 2022

‼️ RIO DELL RESIDENTS ‼️ Water is beginning to be restored to the City of Rio Dell. A Boil Water Advisory is still in effect. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking and food preparation until further notice. #HumboldtEarthquake pic.twitter.com/iYyGEgsNEE

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) December 22, 2022

Rio Dell Structure Fire: 700 block of Ireland for a residential structure fire; Loleta Fire units are on scene. Loleta, Carlotta and Ferndale water tenders are being requested for a water shuttle operation

The power just came back on in Ferndale, we are reliably informed. 

Eureka Structure Fire: 2500 block of Hubbard for a report of heavy smoke in a residence with one patient with possible smoke inhalation; Humboldt Bay Fire Engine 8115 is on scene of a two story apartment complex with light smoke from the second floor. 8115 is passing command, setting up for fire attack and requesting next in unit lay in a supply line. 8115 has assisted the patient down the stairs and is setting up for entry. 8114 is on scene laying in, passing command and assisting 8115. Battalion 8102 is on scene assuming “Hubbard IC”. City Ambulance is also responding code 3

Fortuna Accidental Gunshot: In the area of Mountain View Road for a self-inflicted, accidental gunshot wound to the leg from a 9 mm. Fortuna PD, HCSO, fire and medical are responding (This will likely mark the ninth accidental gunshot injury in Humboldt County this year)