October 23, 2008
Chalk Peak Fire Threat Looms Over Big Sur Monastery
The Chalk Fire that has burned over 16,000 acres between the Plaskett and Eselan on the south Big Sur Coast. Smack in the path is the Camaldoli Hermitage.The Hermitage is home to 25 monks who live peacefully on the property 1,300 feet above the ocean. The Hermitage has burned once in its 47 year history but this threat will be defended by the U.S. Forest Service and elements of the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Unlike the abandonment of Tassajara during the Basin Complex the monks at the Hermitage will have help if the fire visits the property.
The morning fire report indicates the Chalk Fire is at 16,000 acres and is close to 90% contained.
Chalk Fire commentary 6:00 AM 10/23;
The 12 and 24 hour values at risk state;
12 hours:
Lime Kiln State Park, Hermitage, Harlan Ranch, California Condors and Cultural Resources
24 hours:
Lime Kiln State Park, Hermitage, California Condors and Cultural Resources
Actions planned for next operational period:
Structure Group - Protect structures in the Hermitage and Lime Kiln State Park.
The fire growth potential is deemed moderate though the difficulty of terrain is described as extreme.
The Chalk Fire command team believes the fire will be contained by October 25.
Big Sur Kate has been on top of this fire (literally) since the fire started September 27. I have relied on her first rate coverage for fire news and local perspective.
This summer has been traumatic for those who live along the Big Sur coast. The Chalk Fire will likely be the last significant fire event of 2008 in northern California. There is a symmetry to the Big Sur fires this summer that has formed as the Hermitage braces for a potential assault.
The Tassajara Zen Center defined more or less the eastern boundary of the 160,000 + acre Basin Complex. The Buddhist monastery was saved by the heroic efforts of five Monks that stayed behind to defend their home.
The Pico Blanco Boy Scout Camp loosely defined the northern boundary of the Basin Complex and was saved by a Forest Service firefighters. The Hermitage sits just below the southern edge of the Basin Complex and will be defended by Chalk Fire firefighters. Buddhists, Catholics and Boy Scouts braced for devastation but were spared.
In total almost 300,000 acres burned in Big Sur and the surrounding Los Padres National Forest and Ventana Wilderness. Numerous homes burned and a community was tested.
Memorial Day to Halloween with fire burning almost continuously in that time.
Lastly, I did not intend to send any personal Christmas cards this year but after looking around the Hermitage website I found out they have a store with art I like. The image below is an example of what they offer. Check out their store here.
Labels: 2008 Fire Season, Chalk Fire, Chalk Peak Fire, Tassajara
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lWhat a beautiful and well written piece, Mike. Kudos.
And to think, I usually only buy Xmas fruitcake from the Hermitage! I love that card you posted, so I'll definitely be checking out their store!
What a treasure.
bigsurkate
And to think, I usually only buy Xmas fruitcake from the Hermitage! I love that card you posted, so I'll definitely be checking out their store!
What a treasure.
bigsurkate
# posted by 
: October 23, 2008 9:35 AM
: October 23, 2008 9:35 AM
Total Logistics Solutions Extends its Services Offering to include a ‘Consumer Advocate Program’ for Post Disaster Victims
Burbank, CA – October 15, 2008 –Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. has added another beneficial service to aid in their Cover Your Assets Program; the Post Disaster Consumer Advocate.
After a disaster, individuals and families will have the emotional and time consuming task of putting a content list together for their insurance provider. The Post Disaster Consumer Advocate is available to help victims begin putting the pieces back together.
“Our goal is to help individuals in all areas of disaster preparedness by providing services that can ease the stress and emotional duress of anyone dealing with asset loss and filing an insurance claim,” stated Rene Jones, the founder and CEO of Total Logistics Solutions. He realized the importance of a home inventory when his home was destroyed by a fire in 2004.
“We realized that the best way to make the insurance claims process a little easier and less complicated for individuals affected by a crisis, is to offer specialized services that meet their needs. Our post disaster assistance provides a comprehensive approach to the claims process while giving each customer the personalized service necessary to meet their unique needs. They provide a viable and affordable option while relieving the stress and lessening the emotional burden of doing this on their own,” said Tana Jackson, one of the Cover Your Assets leading Consumer Advocates.
Total Logistics Solutions is also offering Post Disaster Workshops for groups of people that have experienced a disaster and need assistance in getting started with the claims process. The most recent workshop was held on October 4, 2008 in San Diego, CA for survivors from the 2007 Witch Creek Fire. The goal of that workshop was to assist “last minute” homeowners over the hump of starting a home inventory list so they could meet their claims deadline. The event was a huge success. The fire victims felt the “monkey on their backs” had been removed for the first time in a year. Total Logistics Solutions will be offering the Post Disaster Workshops every 3 months in areas that are recovering from a disaster.
A Post Disaster Consumer Advocate is available by appointment to work with individual home and business owners. Cover Your Assets Consumer Advocates will provide resources and guidance to assist with creating an inventory list as well as determining current prices for destroyed items prior to submission to your insurance company. By utilizing this service, customers will receive a discount on additional CYA products and services.
For more information on Cover Your Assets Programs and Services or to schedule a workshop for your group please call 1-888-807-0958.
Total Logistics Solutions, Inc., founded in 1997, was named one the “Top 100” supply chain and logistics organizations in 2007 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine. Cover Your Assets is a consumer based product developed and distributed solely by Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. employees and its independent associates. CYA™ is inventory software developed for homeowners for the purposes of maximizing a return on your insurance investment. Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. asset management division uses the same concept for corporations throughout the US and Canada. To learn more about Total Logistics Solutions and their product, “Cover Your Assets” visit their website www.itstime2cya.com.
Alicia Martin, Director of Marketing
Phone: (888) 807-0958 Ext. 709
Email: info@logisticsociety.com
Website: http://www.itstime2cya.com
ABC Video Website: http://www.itstime2cya.com
Burbank, CA – October 15, 2008 –Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. has added another beneficial service to aid in their Cover Your Assets Program; the Post Disaster Consumer Advocate.
After a disaster, individuals and families will have the emotional and time consuming task of putting a content list together for their insurance provider. The Post Disaster Consumer Advocate is available to help victims begin putting the pieces back together.
“Our goal is to help individuals in all areas of disaster preparedness by providing services that can ease the stress and emotional duress of anyone dealing with asset loss and filing an insurance claim,” stated Rene Jones, the founder and CEO of Total Logistics Solutions. He realized the importance of a home inventory when his home was destroyed by a fire in 2004.
“We realized that the best way to make the insurance claims process a little easier and less complicated for individuals affected by a crisis, is to offer specialized services that meet their needs. Our post disaster assistance provides a comprehensive approach to the claims process while giving each customer the personalized service necessary to meet their unique needs. They provide a viable and affordable option while relieving the stress and lessening the emotional burden of doing this on their own,” said Tana Jackson, one of the Cover Your Assets leading Consumer Advocates.
Total Logistics Solutions is also offering Post Disaster Workshops for groups of people that have experienced a disaster and need assistance in getting started with the claims process. The most recent workshop was held on October 4, 2008 in San Diego, CA for survivors from the 2007 Witch Creek Fire. The goal of that workshop was to assist “last minute” homeowners over the hump of starting a home inventory list so they could meet their claims deadline. The event was a huge success. The fire victims felt the “monkey on their backs” had been removed for the first time in a year. Total Logistics Solutions will be offering the Post Disaster Workshops every 3 months in areas that are recovering from a disaster.
A Post Disaster Consumer Advocate is available by appointment to work with individual home and business owners. Cover Your Assets Consumer Advocates will provide resources and guidance to assist with creating an inventory list as well as determining current prices for destroyed items prior to submission to your insurance company. By utilizing this service, customers will receive a discount on additional CYA products and services.
For more information on Cover Your Assets Programs and Services or to schedule a workshop for your group please call 1-888-807-0958.
Total Logistics Solutions, Inc., founded in 1997, was named one the “Top 100” supply chain and logistics organizations in 2007 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine. Cover Your Assets is a consumer based product developed and distributed solely by Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. employees and its independent associates. CYA™ is inventory software developed for homeowners for the purposes of maximizing a return on your insurance investment. Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. asset management division uses the same concept for corporations throughout the US and Canada. To learn more about Total Logistics Solutions and their product, “Cover Your Assets” visit their website www.itstime2cya.com.
Alicia Martin, Director of Marketing
Phone: (888) 807-0958 Ext. 709
Email: info@logisticsociety.com
Website: http://www.itstime2cya.com
ABC Video Website: http://www.itstime2cya.com
Thank you for the kind words Kate. I hope everyone takes a look at your coverage and the great fire images you and your neighbor took.
Fire reflecting off the ocean, never seen that before.
Fire reflecting off the ocean, never seen that before.
Mike--Thanks for that link to the Hermitage. I did not realize that they have a store!! Hope the fire does not come to them.
Best, karin
Best, karin
# posted by : October 24, 2008 9:44 PM
: October 24, 2008 9:44 PM
Hi Mike,
Thanks for making this blog and keeping it updated. It's a valuable resource for those of us in, and out, of the area.
I'm planning on taking some students down the coast over Thanksgiving break on an educational tour. Where can I get more info on road, park, and trail closures?
Thanks
Thanks for making this blog and keeping it updated. It's a valuable resource for those of us in, and out, of the area.
I'm planning on taking some students down the coast over Thanksgiving break on an educational tour. Where can I get more info on road, park, and trail closures?
Thanks
Hi Mike.
My name is Avis and I work at Lucia Lodge. I'm working on a project that will help benefit the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. I'd like to email you with the details but could not find your email here.
Also I love those cards and paintings by Father Paulin. His work is done by pointalizm. Thousands of tiny dots. Amazing huh?
Nice site.
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My name is Avis and I work at Lucia Lodge. I'm working on a project that will help benefit the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. I'd like to email you with the details but could not find your email here.
Also I love those cards and paintings by Father Paulin. His work is done by pointalizm. Thousands of tiny dots. Amazing huh?
Nice site.
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