Evacuation Warning Now in Effect for Areas of Big Sur South of Rocky Creek
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Evacuation Warning for areas of the Big Sur Community south of the Highway 1 Rocky Creek Slip out (Post Mile 29.5 [SIC] SHOULD BE 60) to the Dolan Slide (Post Mile 29.5) ahead of the forecasted showers and thunderstorms.
Residents may evacuate via Highway 1 to the north during the last convoy at 4 PM, on Wed, April 3prior to a full road closure at the Rocky Creek Slip out. If you are in an Evacuation Warning Zone, consider leaving before the road closure. The road is anticipated to be closed for several days until the weather event passes through the area. If you feel unsafe, medically fragile, or are unprepared to be isolated for several days, leave immediately. Forecasted storms may cause additional damage along Highway 1.
Emergency Medical Services may be unable to evacuate patients beyond the road closures. Those experiencing an emergency medical condition may be unable to leave the area to access hospitals or other medical services. Medically fragile individuals are encouraged to gather their medications along with any needed medical equipment and evacuate the area. Check with your neighbors to ensure they have been made aware of this alert. Monitor local media and social media. Call 9-1-1 if you have a life-threatening emergency.
Alerts: alertmry.org/alerts
More Info: alertmry.org/rockycreek
Hope CalTrans thought to tarp the area that is compromised to prevent excess moisture?
Thank you, Kate, for keeping everyone upon the news. Stay safe!
Stay safe. Hoping for the best for you all.
The precautionary principle in action! Beats reckless disregard.
Tarps are more for show. The problem with them is that they (being impermeable) result in 100 percent runoff–and worse yet, CONCENTRATED runoff.