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Posted on: January 9, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Evacuation Orders Issued | Órdenes de Evacuación para los vecindarios

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Evacuation Orders Issued in Watsonville, January 9 - 8:30am


Órdenes de Evacuación emitidas en Watsonville, 9 de enero


Evacuation orders have been issued for neighborhoods with a high risk of flooding during this recent storm. 

You are asked to evacuate NOW if your residence is within the red area on this map. Choosing not to evacuate puts you and your family at risk and will delay rescue operations.

An overnight shelter has opened at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Avenue in Watsonville. East Lake Avenue is closed, please find an alternate route to get to the fairgrounds. The shelter will also accommodate domestic and large animals. For those needing transportation services, Lift Line will be available to assist by calling  831-688-9663.



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Se han emitido Órdenes de Evacuación para los vecindarios con alto riesgo de inundación durante esta reciente tormenta.

Se le pide que evacue AHORA si su residencia está ubicada dentro del área de color rojo en este mapa. Elegir no evacuar lo pone a usted y a su familia en riesgo y retrasará las operaciones de rescate.


Se abrió un refugio en los terrenos de la feria del Condado Santa Cruz, 2601 E. Lake Avenue en Watsonville. La carretera E. Lake Avenue está cerrada. Por favor encuentre ruta alternativa. El refugio también albergará animales domésticos y grandes. Para aquellos que necesiten servicios de transporte, Lift Line estará disponible para ayudar, llamando al 831-688-9663.

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