Santa Cruz evacuation orders, warnings and shelters
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County has released several evacuation orders as they prepare for then next big storm to hit the area.
Evacuation Orders have been listed for the following area in Santa Cruz County:
- Whitehouse Canyon Road and Daffodil Lane due to a failed culvert approximately 2.5 miles from Highway 1. This for the areas north of Chalks Road, south of Chalks Road, Old Womans Creek Road, east of Whitehouse Creek Road and west of Chalks Road.
Evacuation Warnings:
- Zone BOU-E040
- CTL-E027 to CTL-E029
Road Closures:
Beach Drive in Aptos will be closed from Jan. 7 and Jan. 8 to vehicles and pedestrians from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Watsonville orders lifted:
Watsonville has lifted all their evacuation orders and warnings. The city says residents are allowed to go back home.
City manager of Watsonville Rene Mendez has declared a local state of emergency due to last weeks storm damages.
Declaring a local emergency will allow Watsonville to request assistance, such as vital supplies and equipment, from the County and the State.
Santa Cruz Shelters:
Cesar Chavez Middle School, 440 Arthur Rd, Watsonville, shelter currently open, beds available
Santa Cruz Bible Church, 440 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, currently open, temporary evacuation point only, no beds
Live Oak Elementary, 1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, shelter opens Jan. 4 at 12:00 p.m.
For general questions regarding storm-related resources please call 831-454-2285.
Check, here for full evacuation orders and warnings.
