NEW INFORMATION:
Initially, Sweetwater Springs Road was closed between 17990 and 19500. The recent opening includes the addresses from 17990 through 18730 Sweetwater Springs Road. The traffic control points have been moved.
The residents living on Sweetwater Springs Road between 18730 and 20011 will remain closed, and you will not be able to go home until it's deemed safe. Just s reminder that the area is still under an Evacuation Warning.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
A Federal Assistance Center will open in the coming days; check socoemergency.org for details as they become available. For a full list of recovery, resources click on the attached link: https://socoemergency.org/recover/returning-to-your-home/.
- Media is allowed in disaster areas per State law. We ask for the media's continued discretion and compassion as residents go through a challenging time. Not everyone will want to interview or be on camera as they evaluate their losses and consider the next steps.
The burn area is under a Public Health Order due to hazards created by the fire. The order is available at the Local Assistance Center and online at socoemergency.org. Please follow County Health recommendations, especially if you're returning to burned property. Read health safety tips here: https://socoemergency.org/recover/returning-to-your-home/.
Continue to follow the instructions of first responders in the area and make sure to listen for hi-lo sirens if fire conditions change. Use extreme caution when around any burned areas that may be present. The burn area is under a Public Health Order due to health hazards created by the fire.
Please be advised that areas nearest the fire may have had PG&E services temporarily disrupted while the fire was being fought. PG&E is working around the clock to restore services to all its unaffected customers. If you have questions about your gas or power, check the PG&E website for information. You can also call 1(800)743-5000. If you come across any downed power lines, treat them as live and call 911 and then PG&E.
The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel. There may be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations.
Go to socoemergency.org or call 2-1-1 if you have questions. For tips to return safely to your home, click here. You may also visit https://arcg.is/0buuL1, type in your address, and see your property's evacuation status.
