The wildland fire season has come upon us early this year. In 2017 we saw a steep drop in VINE TRAIL users because of smoke from the Tubbs Fire. In August and September this year, with the smoke from LNU Lightning Complex fire and now the Glass Fire, many people are staying inside and avoid exercising in smoke laden air.
The fire season is also disruptive to many of our public agency partners who are working overtime dealing with the impacts. Their notable efforts to keep us safe include:
NVTA VINE Transit drivers and busses assisting with evacuations
Napa County Sheriff’s Office and CHP enforcing evacuations and road closures
California Department of Forestry leading the fire fight
Napa County Public Works staff assessing damage to roads and infrastructure
Calistoga and St Helena elected officials and staff, once again rising to meet what seems like annual challenges
Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District dealing with the aftermath of fires at Lake Berryessa and Bothe Napa Valley State Park
The many mutual aid fire agencies and firefighters from other parts of California and other states
And last, but not least, the leadership of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, and our State and Federal elected officials
