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Evacuation orders announced because of high surf, flooding concerns in Santa Cruz County

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December 23, 2024 4:44 PM
Published 12:29 PM

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is issuing evacuation orders in parts of Santa Cruz County as a result of high surf and concerns over flooding.

Deputies say people living in the Rio Del Mar, Beach Drive and Las Olas area will need to evacuate immediately.

For a closer look at this order, or to check your address, use the county's evacuation order map by clicking here

Capitola Village and Wharf

Capitola Police announced Monday the Wharf and Village are closed and people living in the Venetians will need to evacuate because of high surf and flooding.

They said the closure will be in effect until "further notice" and is caused by an anticipated high swell event.

Capitola Police said the water-facing units will need to leave immediately.

Police add Village residents in the 100 blocks of Esplanade and Monterey should shelter in place or voluntarily leave the area.

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