Cedar Fire in Kern County - New Precautionary Evacuations
Este es un mensaje de la seguridad. Para espanol, llame a 211. /// If you live, work or are visiting an area affected by the Cedar Fire in Kern County, please pay close attention to this message. This is a followup to earlier ReadyKern messages. /// New precautionary evacuations in areas of Kernville have been added as follows: /// On the west side of the Kern River: Residences from Diablo Rd north to the Kern-Tulare County line. /// On the east side of the Kern River: Residences from Camp Erwin Owen north to the Kern-Tulare County line, including the Riverkern community. /// A precautionary evacuation means that the Cedar Fire may become a threat to these areas of Kernville in the near future, and all residents are advised to be prepared to leave the area at a moment’s notice if it becomes necessary. /// To recap, the following recommended and precautionary evacuations are currently in effect: /// The following areas are under a RECOMMENDED evacuation: /// The communities of Alta Sierra, Slick Rock, Shirley Meadows, and in Wofford Heights, the Pala Ranches area, Homestead Tract, and all residences north of Anchorage Ave, including Earl Pascoe Rd. 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. /// The following areas are under a PRECAUTIONARY evacuation: /// In Wofford Heights: The area east of Hwy 155 and north of Wofford Blvd. /// In Kernville: On the west side of the Kern River: Residences from Diablo Rd north to the Kern-Tulare County line. On the east side of the Kern River: Residences from Camp Erwin Owen north to the Kern-Tulare County line, including the Riverkern community. /// At this time, no other parts of Wofford Heights or Kernville besides the ones listed are under a recommended or precautionary evacuation. ////// Evacuation centers have been set up at the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella at 3701 Suhre St and South Fork Elementary School at 6401 Fay Ranch Rd in Weldon. Animal Svcs will assist with sheltering companion animals at the centers. /// If you have physical limitations and require evacuation assistance, please call the Aging & Adult Svcs hotline at 1-855-264-6565. /// If you have an emergency, call 911. If you have any questions about the content of this message, call 211.
Address/Location
ReadyKern Emergency Notification System
2601 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 661-873-2603