Hello Sciots Recreation Residence Tract,
Because the Eldorado National Forest is still under a Forest Wide Closure Order 03-21-14 those going to their cabin on Eldorado National Forest lands must carry a validated Restricted Use Permit (FS-7700-48) with them. Another closure order specific to the Caldor Fire is expected to follow the current forest wide closure.
The Restricted Use Permit (FS-7700-48) attached to this email as a pdf document allows daytime only access to your cabin/lot starting today until October 31, 2021 for the purpose to assess for damage, winterize water systems, secure your cabin, and complete previously approved maintenance.
The Restricted Use Permit (FS-7700-48) must be validated before going to your cabin. Here’s how:
- Print a paper copy of the Restricted Use Permit (FS-7700-48)
- Read it, including the Re-entry Health and Safety Information sheet from El Dorado County Environmental Management.
- On the top line of page 3 of the FS-7700-48, add the permit holder’s name and lot number.
- Have the Recreation Residence Permit Holder add their signature and date to validate the permit.
If someone needs to go to your cabin (insurance adjuster, contractors, family members or friends) and the Recreation Residence Permit Holder will not be with them, give them a copy of the validated (signed and dated) Restricted Use Permit (FS-7700-48) with a note signed by the Recreation Residence Permit Holder naming the individual(s) who have permission to be at their lot and what you have authorized them to do. Be sure to share the safety information in this email and on the FS-7700-48 permit.
The Restricted Use Permit (FS-7700-48) is not an approval for repairs. Repairs approved in writing by the Forest Service prior to the Caldor Fire can continue. Refer to your operation & maintenance plan (part of your special use permit) for the procedure for repairs and maintenance for your lot and cabin. Written approval is required prior to maintenance and repairs. Please restrict maintenance/repair requests and proposals to emergency needs only at this time.
Watch out for utility workers felling hazard trees, replacing electrical lines/poles, heavy equipment activity and other dangerous situations. Be aware there may be delays getting to your cabin. You may even need to come back later or on another day, depending on the situation. Let any workers in your Tract know you are there. Less people in the Forest on our narrow tract roads will help utility workers and firefighters get everything done more quickly and safely—replacing power lines, cutting hazard trees, restoration of dozer lines and fire lines. The best way to help is to stay away from the Forest as much as you can.
Be sure to thank your Tract Contact(s) and provide them with your current email address if you didn’t receive this directly from them