Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office lifts evacuation orders, urges caution over high surf
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)-- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced evacuation orders were lifted for certain areas Tuesday morning.
This applies to the Rio Del Mar, Beach Drive, and Las Olas areas and residents are allowed to return to zone CTL-E048, according to the sheriff's office.
The Capitola Police Department also announced that Capitola Village reopened to both vehicle and foot traffic Tuesday morning; the Capitola Wharf will remain closed until a thorough assessment can be made, according to the department.
While the evacuations have been lifted, the sheriff's office and police department said hazardous conditions are still expected along the coast with debris and high surf. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid beaches and low-lying coastal areas until the high surf warning has ended.
The sheriff's office said Public Works crews are clearing roads of debris and sand, so drivers are asked to be cautious in those areas, adding road closures can be monitored here.
Evacuation orders announced because of high surf, flooding concerns in Santa Cruz County
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.
