August 2023 Severe Weather Response
Last Updated: August 28, 2023 11:05 am
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***ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINKS***
CalTrans Division of Traffic Operations - Road Information
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Evacuation Information
***THE BELOW LISTED CACHE CREEK OVERFLOW EVACUATION ORDER HAS NOW BEEN REDUCED TO AN ADVISORY***
Cache Creek Overflow-Evacuation Order
Inclement Weather has become a threat to the Sand Canyon community. The single access road to the neighborhood will be impassible with the anticipation of Cache Creek washing over Pine Canyon Rd.
An Evacuation Order is in effect in the Sand Canyon area within Genasys Protect Zone 170-A
ZONE BOUNDARIES
NORTH OF: Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
SOUTH OF: Sand Canyon Road, Deer Trail
EAST OF: Sand Canyon Road
WEST OF: Sweetwater, Mk21
Follow the link to view a map of the area under the Evacuation Order: https://zonehaven.link/z96yxg
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***THE BELOW LISTED CITY OF RIDGECREST EVACUATION WARNING HAS BEEN LIFTED***
City of Ridgecrest - Evacuation Warning
An Evacuation Warning is in effect in the City of Ridgecrest area within Genasys Protect ZONE RDG 827-B:
ZONE BOUNDARIES
NORTH OF: West Ridgecrest Boulevard
SOUTH OF: West Las Flores Avenue
EAST OF: North Alvord Street
WEST OF: North China Lake Boulevard
During an evacuation warning, all residents are advised to be prepared to leave the area quickly if it becomes necessary. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Follow the link to view a map of the area under the Evacuation Warning. https://zonehaven.link/EVkUkc
Additional Information
***THE BELOW LISTED CITY OF RIDGECREST PUBLIC ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED***
City of Ridgecrest - Public Advisory
City of Ridgecrest Area (Zone(s) KRN 821, RDG ZONES 823, 825, 827-A, 829, 831, 833, 835, 837, 839.)
The recent storms have brought excessive rain that has saturated the soil creating erosion and instability. RIDGECREST ROADWAYS AND OUTLYING AREAS ARE HIGHLY DANGEROUS AT THIS TIME DUE TO RAPIDLY DETERIORATING CONDITIONS. WE ARE ADVISING ALL RIDGECREST RESIDENTS TO STAY OFF THE ROADWAYS. Because conditions could change at any time, and with more rain in the forecast, you should remain alert, be aware of your surroundings, and be prepared to take action to protect your family and animals if it becomes necessary.
Map of affected area(s): https://zonehaven.link/5URNZF
If the situation changes, an updated message will be sent. You are encouraged to take action immediately if you feel threatened, even if you have not received another ReadyKern message.
If you have any physical limitations and require assistance related to this notification, please call the Aging and Adult Services hotline at 1 (855) 264-6565. There is no guarantee that services can be provided due to this significant weather event. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you have any questions about the content of this message, please contact Kern County Information and Referral Services at 2-1-1
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***THE BELOW LISTED CACHE CREEK OVERFLOW SHELTER IN PLACE HAS BEEN REDUCED TO AN ADVISORY***
Cache Creek Overflow - Shelter in Place
Inclement Weather has become a threat to areas near Sand Canyon Community. A Shelter in Place is in effect in the Sand Canyon Community area within ZONE(S) 167, 170-B and 169.
The communities and neighborhoods that are included in this Shelter in Place advisory are:
North of Hwy 58
East and West of Sand Canyon Rd
Follow the link to view a map of the area under the Shelter in Place Advisory. Link to affected zones: https://zonehaven.link/8RUQgK
Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction. It is advised that you should also monitor your local media for updated information.
If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you have any questions about the content of this message, please contact Kern County Information and Referral Services at 2-1-1.
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***THE BELOW LISTED KERN MOUNTIAN COMMUNITIES BURN SCAR ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED***
KERN MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES BURN SCAR ADVISORY: If you live, work in, or are visiting Kern County Mountain Communities (Zone(s) KRN-101, 115, 177, 527, 529, 531, 533, 535, 541, 565, 705, 707-713, 718-725, 727, 728, 738, 740, 741, 801) please pay close attention to this message: Residents in Kern County Mountain Communities near recent burn scars are urged to be alert to the possibility of soil instability (landslides or mudslides) during and after forecasted heavy rains. If you have an emergency or a sudden shift in soil is observed, call 9-1-1.
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***THE BELOW LISTED SANDBAG INFORMATION REFLECTS EFFORTS TO PREPARE THE COMMUNTY IN ADVANCE OF TROPICAL STORM HILARY. LOCATIONS AND MATERIALS WILL NOT BE MAINTAINED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE WEATHER RESPONSE.***
In anticipation of heavy rainfall forecasted throughout Kern County, the following locations will be receiving deliveries of a limited supply of filled sandbags for the community to pick up (fire personnel will not be on hand to load):
Lebec, CA
KCFD Station 56
1548 Lebec Service Rd
Lebec, CA 93243
Golden Hills, CA
Golden Hills CSD
21415 Reeves St
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Stallion Springs, CA
KCFD Station 18
28381 Braeburn Dr
Stallion Springs, CA 93561
Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest City Yard
W Ridgecrest @ N Norma St
California City, CA
Cal City Fire Department
20890 Hacienda Blvd
California City, CA 93505
Lake Isabella, CA
Lake Isabella Senior Center
6405 Lake Isabella Blvd
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Additionally, efforts are underway to provide sand at the following locations (residents are encouraged to bring their own empty bags):
Lebec, CA
Between Lebec Rd and Lebec Service Rd west of Interstate 5
Wofford Heights, CA
South of E Evans Rd east of Lakeview Dr
Golden Hills, CA
Golden Hills CSD
21415 Reeves St
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Pine Mountain Club, CA
2410 Symonds Dr
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
Community needs will be monitored continuously, and should the need arise additional locations may be added. Sign up for emergency notifications at readykern.com.
