EVACUATION WARNING FOR NORTH FORK- FLOOD

EVACUATION WARNING- FLOOD

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an Evacuation Warning due to an incoming storm with possible flooding concerns, for the following areas:

• Cascadel Woods subdivision, east of the bridge, to include:

– Cascadel Drive North

– Cascadel Lane

– Waterfall Way

– Gertrude Creek Drive

– Cascadel Drive

– Cascadel Drive South

– Cascadel Road

• Bass Lake Mobile Home Park (North Fork)

• Church Street (North Fork)

• Wildwood Mobile Home Park

Go to http://MaderaAware.com for an interactive map with current evacuation status.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in effect from 4pm Thursday March 9 through 10am Sunday March 12 for locations below 4,000 feet. Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams.

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office feels the threat level is elevated enough that an Evacuation Warning is necessary and prudent.

The Sheriff’s Office strongly encourages you begin gathering important documents, pets, medications and necessities. Be prepared to leave immediately in case the situation deteriorates.

Don’t wait for an evacuation order to leave if you feel threatened. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now. If you’re in need of evacuation assistance, call (559) 675-7770. If it is an emergency, call 911.

If you stay at your property, rescue or lifesaving assistance might be impossible after the onset of the emergency. You may be stranded for several days.

Deputies are currently going to door to door in the subdivisions impacted by this Evacuation Warning.

EMERGENCY ALERTS

* www.mcalert.org to sign up for emergency alerts for your location

* Text your zip code to 888777 to sign up for alerts in your town

SANDBAG LOCATIONS

* https://www.maderacounty.com/…/33148/638078678922770000

WARMING/EVACUATION SHELTER:

* Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Fresno Flats Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644). Open 3/8 until 12pm. Contact: American Red Cross 800-733-2767

* Madera County Office of Emergency Services will arrange shelter for anyone who needs it. Contact: (559)675-7770

WEATHER/FORECAST

* https://www.weather.gov/hnx/

* https://www.facebook.com/NWSHanford?mibextid=LQQJ4d

We would like to reassure residents that officials are in the field frequently monitoring conditions, to include water levels of streams, creeks, and rivers, as well as burn scar areas.