Rio Dell Earthquake: Numerous calls are coming in around Rio Dell for gas leaks and other earthquake related damages. aThe Cal Fire Fortuna ECC is starting multiple mutual aid resources to report to the Rio Dell fire hall for assignment

The new river forecasts are in for Humboldt County. NEW: The Mad River is now expected to exceed flood stage overnight. Also, the Eel River at Fernbridge remains forecast to exceed flood stage on Saturday.

The Van Duzen near Bridgeville still is expected to reach Monitor Stage. pic.twitter.com/p8mm5RXUQk

— NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) December 31, 2022

Caltrans is keeping a close eye on Fernbridge as waters rise. The river’s under a flood watch for tomorrow, so likely nothing until then.

FERNBRIDGE UPDATE: According to @NWSEureka, the Eel River may reach a point that closing the bridge along Route 211 could be necessary. If Fernbridge is closed, it’ll be a full closure, applying to all users. We will keep you updated here with any developments. @HumCoOES pic.twitter.com/DyAUaU2Qdl

— Caltrans District 1 (@CaltransDist1) December 30, 2022

Meanwhile, check out this video of the Mighty Mad flowing near the hatchery at Blue Lake. Tyee City and environs in the Arcata Bottoms are going to have to watch out for high water, too.

The Mad River is running high in this video we received from near the Mad River Fish Hatchery. #cawx #Humboldt pic.twitter.com/buhPohwY7P

— NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) December 30, 2022

A quick summary of the rivers forecast to exceed or approach monitor and flood stages in Humboldt County:

Eel River at Fernbridge: Flood Stage.

Mad River near Arcata and Van Duzen River at Bridgeville: Monitor Stage.

Eel River at Scotia: Approaching Monitor Stage. pic.twitter.com/PC3BfzBLx3

— NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) December 30, 2022

Uh, see the post below this one for context.

Oops! Correction: U.S. 101 is not closed. It is fully open.

Route 1 IS closed near Russian Gulch State Park at PM 53.04 in Mendocino County due to downed power lines. There is still no estimated time of reopening. Check https://t.co/faudYOtp7p for updates. pic.twitter.com/y5AUcAVgNC

— Caltrans District 1 (@CaltransDist1) December 28, 2022

TRAFFIC ALERT: #US101 is fully closed about 7 miles north of Willits (PM 53.04) in #MendocinoCounty due to downed power lines. Utility crews are onsite. Currently no estimated time of opening. Follow this page or check https://t.co/faudYOtp7p or the QuickMap app for updates. pic.twitter.com/2cpvxaqLAf

— Caltrans District 1 (@CaltransDist1) December 28, 2022

The vehicle that dropped the shooting victim off at Mad River Hospital reportedly fled northbound on Janes at a high rate of speed. A CHP officer may have observed the vehicle and a brief pursuit may have ensued. It is unclear (to me) if the vehicle stopped.

HCSO is responding to Arcata for the gunshot victim at the hospital. CHP is possibly behind the vehicle that dropped the patient off at Mad River Hospital. An APD officer over the radio confirmed that this is related to the Crane St. incident in Eureka.

Arcata PD is receiving a call from Mad River Hospital reporting that a vehicle just dropped off a female with a gunshot wound and the vehicle left

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.