Full Notification

Este es un mensaje de emergencia. Para espanol, llame a 211. Gracias. // If you live, work or are visiting an area affected by the Cottonwood Fire near Rexland Acres in Bakersfield, please pay close attention to this message. // The Cottonwood Fire has become a threat to Rexland Acres in Bakersfield. The area north of East Panama Lane and south of East White Lane, between South Union Avenue and Cottonwood Road, is under a recommended evacuation. // A recommended evacuation means that the fire is an imminent threat and all persons in the evacuation area are strongly advised to leave and seek shelter away from the fire area. A recommended evacuation will likely be the last warning given. // Your Kern County emergency authorities recommend that all persons in the area north of East Panama Lane and south of East White Lane, between South Union Avenue and Cottonwood Road, evacuate as soon as possible. // An evacuation center has been set up at the Ben Austin Senior Center at the corner of South H Street and McKee Road in Bakersfield. Animal Services will assist with sheltering companion animals at the center. // If you have physical limitations and require evacuation assistance, please call the Aging & Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565. // If you have an emergency, call 911. If you have any questions about the content of this message, please contact Kern County Information and Referral Services at 2-1-1. Thank you.