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October City Manager newsletter

see attached release from union pacific - updated 10/8/26

and you can check this link for the most up to date information; https://calspillwatch.wordpress.com/tag/dunsmuir-historical-oil/

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Cloudy with a Chance of Super El Niño

The only thing scarier than seeing halloween decorations up in stores this early is the report that all 50 states can expect a 90% chance of being impacted by a SUPER El Niño

Where it rains, it can flood.

Now is the time to get a quote for flood insurance and add it to your safety net if it's affordable. Damage caused by wind-driven or falling rain that enters your home through an opening is generally covered under your home policy, but damage from rising water/flood damage is not.

You can buy flood insurance through an agent or broker or directly through the National Flood Insurance program.

Getting a quote from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is easy: www.floodsmart.gov/policy-quote. You can also enter your address at one of the established flood insurance quote websites and get options to compare.

Here’s what the savvy consumer needs to know about flood insurance and water damage:

• Flood insurance can be an "endorsement" added on to your home policy or a stand-alone policy.

• There is generally a 10-30 day waiting period from the date you buy it to the date it kicks in.

• The lower your flood risk, the cheaper the policy will be.

• If you have a mortgage and your home is in a “Special Hazard Flood Zone” your lender will require flood insurance.

• An NFIP policy provides $250,000 max to repair flood damage to your home.

• An NFIP policy provides $100,000 max for belongings but not automatically. You have to ask and pay for this additional contents coverage.

• An NFIP policy will NOT cover temporary rent and expenses if you cannot live in your home after a flood.

• Private flood policies may cover temporary rent/loss of use expenses.

• MANY home insurance policies now have water damage "sublimits" that cap what your insurer will pay on a water loss. $10,000 is common. Shop for a higher limit if you can.

• Check your home insurance policy and if you don't have sewer and drain backup coverage, we recommend you add it.

• If you file a water damage claim and your insurer denies it on the grounds that the damage resulted from "continuous and repeated seepage and leakage", fight back.

For more information, read our Flood Insurance Buying Tips and remember: Flood damage to your car is covered under comprehensive coverage – you may need to add that coverage to your auto policy if you want to protect your vehicles from damage caused by flood or other natural disaster. 

September is National Preparedness Month.

We hope you go the extra mile: stock up on sandbags and share this preparedness Tip of the Month with a friend or neighbor.

Pre-application meetings for planning or building project

Dunsmuir now offers free Pre-Application meetings to ask questions and get direction on your project before you formally apply and pay any fees"   For more information click here

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Online Dunsmuir utility billing portal will be unavailable starting 7/13 at 4pm

The Dunsmuir utility bill online payment portal will unavailable starting 7/13/26 at 4pm. The portal is scheduled to resume on 8/1/26.

NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED in City of Dunsmuir

The City of Dunsmuir wishes to remind residents that NO FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED

Hope you and your family have a safe 4th of July holiday, Celebrating 250 YEARS.

CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY JULY 3RD TO OBSERVE THIS HOLIDAY

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City Hall Closed June 19th - Juneteenth

Dunsmuir City Hall will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

If you need to pay a bill during the closure, A reminder that bills and fees can be paid through…..

1. The City of Dunsmuir's Website (link). Click the yellow “Pay your bill” button in the top right corner to pay your utility bill.

2. The gold secure lock box, located by the City Hall front door.

3. Through the mail.

4. With your bank’s online bill payment platform.

5. Through ACH or automatic withdrawals.

Closure of Scherrer Ave at Union Pacifc Railroad crossing in Dunsmuir

The Scherrer Ave Railroad Crossing will be temporarily closed June 10th and 11th while Union Pacific Railroad completes some track repair work.

There are detour signs posted.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the street closure you may reach out

by email to: superiorbarricade@yahoo.com or by phone 209-594-8809

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Environmental Justice Workshop - April 30th

What is Environmental Justice? Everyone deserves clean air and water, safe homes, healthy food, and a voice in decisions affecting their community.

🎯 Goal: Get YOUR input on policies to improve health and quality of life in Dunsmuir.

📍 In-Person: Dunsmuir Community Center Building 4835 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025

🔗 Join via Microsoft Teams (Virtual): Link:  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21612490513890?p=TG5tnYNEWbtm6l8uWK

No account needed! Just scan the code or enter the link, then select "Join on the web instead."

Asistencia en Español: Si desea interpretación en español para la sesión de Teams, favor de conectarse 10 minutos antes.

🗓️ When: April 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free food and refreshments ! (Please RSVP by April 16 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYTa86mIsCIccQjnQnEtL_e9-58BmaQwrlZC3TMRdk9WTsNA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Your Voice Matters!

We want to hear from you! Our Google Survey is available: 

• Before the Workshop: On the City's website (click on link below)

• During the Workshop: Available for completion. 

• After the Workshop (10 days): Share your thoughts and ideas.

Complete the Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12G2AqMxKjcSeUqqPFP53UO83GciIqqvvFaIoQnRo-ro/viewform

Your feedback is crucial for shaping our environmental justice policies!

Spring Green Waste Day - May 2nd, 2026

Siskiyou County Evacuation and Preparedness Plan - Public Worskhops Announced!

This second round of workshops will take place in five regional locations—Butte Valley, Scott Valley, South County/Mt. Shasta, Happy Camp/Hwy 96 Corridor, and North County/Yreka. These in-person meetings are an important opportunity for community members to learn about the plan and provide valuable input.

• Monday, April 20 - South County | Mt. Shasta at City Park Lower Lodge 5:30 pm - 6:30pm

• Tuesday, April 21 - Scott Valley |Etna at Etna City Hall 5:30pm - 6:30pm

• Wednesday, April 22 - Hwy 96 Corridor |Happy Camp at the Happy Camp Headway Building 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 

• Wednesday, April 22 - North County |Yreka at Yreka City Hall Council Chambers 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 

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