Mandatory Evacuations Issued for Airport Fire Burn Scar Areas Due to Storm

Storm Intensifies in Orange County

• ⛈️ A strong Pacific storm is intensifying in Orange County, prompting authorities to issue mandatory evacuations.
• ⚠️ Officials have upgraded an evacuation warning to a mandatory order for specific communities within the Airport Fire burn scar area.

Evacuation Details and Affected Areas

• 📍 The mandatory evacuation order applies to areas including Two-Vehicle Creek, RC Airport Fire Station, The Campground Park, and School Area.
• 📍 Additionally, Bell Canyon, including Star Ranch, and Hot Springs Canyon, including Lazy W Ranch, are under mandatory evacuation due to potential debris flows.
• ⚠️ An evacuation warning remains in place for along Canyon and Jessica Canyon.

Storm Preparedness and Safety Measures

• 🚧 Public works crews are actively working to clear debris and have deployed K-rails and sandbags in preparation for heavy rain.
• 🚫 Tribute Canyon Road is being closed to prevent residents from traveling through the area, emphasizing the dangers of floodwaters.
• 💧 Authorities remind residents that even a foot of water can be dangerous to walk or drive through.

Shelter and Assistance Information

• 🏠 The Foothill Ranch Library Program Annex has been established as a shelter for those needing a place to go.
• 📞 Residents requiring assistance with evacuation, especially those with large animals or mobility issues, can contact the local Sheriff's Department.

Weather Forecast and Warnings

• 🌧️ Heavy rain is expected from now until the afternoon, with a flash flood watch in effect for the burn scar area from 11 AM today until 5 PM tomorrow evening.