Orange County canyons near Airport Fire under evacuation order
Orange County officials issued an evacuation order for canyon residents living near the Airport Fire burn scar.
The mandatory advisory was activated at 6 p.m. on March 12 amid concerns of possible debris flows in Trabuco Creek, Bell Canyon, and Hot Springs Canyon.
Voluntary evacuation warnings remain in place for Long and Modjeska canyons.
The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch advisory for the burn scar area. It will go into effect at 10 p.m. March 12 and expire on March 13 at 6 p.m. at the earliest.
NWS meteorologists believe the latest storm will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to Orange County until Thursday afternoon.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department asked anyone reporting storm-related road and flood control channel issues to call the Public Works Storm Center at (714) 955-0333.
Shelters
Evacuated residents can go to the Foothill Range Library Program Annex which is directly adjacent to the Foothill Ranch Library located at 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610.
It will be dormitory-style housing.
Orange County Animal Care opened its shelter for dogs, cats and small pets living in the mandatory evacuation order areas. Staff asks that owners bring photo identification, veterinary and vaccination records, special food and medications if they plan to bring their animals. The shelter is located at 1630 Victory Road Tustin, CA 92782.
The Orange County Fair Grounds, located at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, has been converted into an animal shelter of large animals. Owners are urged to call 714-820-2830 before arriving.
For additional information, call staff at 714-935-6848 during normal hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 714-259-1122 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
