Proclamation of Local Emergency in Calaveras County Due to Storms

San Andreas, CA…Beginning on or about February 23, 2023, winter storms related to an atmospheric river system struck Calaveras County, bringing damaging winds, substantial precipitation including significant snowfall at higher elevations, and flooding, and this system continues to impact the County. John K. Osbourn, Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed that a local emergency exists throughout Calaveras County, commencing on or about 1:00PM on March 10, 2023. To aid in the rapid response to storm impacts, California Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in many of the counties, including Calaveras. Learn more: https://wp.meipd8T7h-7XY

A Flood Watch is in effect until 10AM Wednesday morning for elevations below 4000 feet. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snow melt is possible. Snowpack at higher elevations can absorb rain, but this will increase snow load concerns. A High Wind Warning is also in effect until Tuesday at 11PM, and thunderstorms are possible.
Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and the City of Angels have prepared for this event and are proactively coordinating resources and materials.

Sandbag locations: Please limit the number of sandbags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel.
• Arnold Library, 1065 Blagen Rd,
• Glencoe Maintenance Yard, 16151 Hwy 26 (Closes at 3:30pm)
• Jenny Lind Yard, 11558 Milton Rd. (Closes at 3:30pm)
• San Andreas Rd Yard, 891 Mt Ranch Rd. (Closes at 3:30pm)
• Mountain Ranch Community Center Parking lot next to the Public Safety Substation, 7869 Whiskey Slide Rd.
• Murphys Fire Station, 37 Jones St.
• Vista Del Lago Cul-De-Sac near Valley Springs Dental, 313 Vista Del Lago
• Mangili Rd. Cul-De-Sac at Valley Springs Sports and Fitness, 145 Mangili Rd.
• Copperopolis Fire Department, 370 Main St.
• Mokelumne Hill Fire, 8160 Church Street
• West Point Volunteer Fire Department, 195 Spink Rd.
• Angels Camp, sand and sandbags are available at 200 Monte Verda (behind the Police Department)

Road Conditions Real-time road conditions in Calaveras County can be found at the CA Highway Patrol webpage at httos://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic. Click the communications centers dropdown menu and select Stockton. It is important to remember that during major storm events if you don’t need to drive – please don’t. Avoid hazardous road conditions and “Don’t Drown – Turn Around”. Please be aware of road workers, utility crews, and first responders.
For mobile devises, access the California Department of Transportation Quick Maps App with provides timely road information visit: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/index.html.

Resources Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services is proactively coordinating resources and materials needed to assist the communities throughout Calaveras County (American Red Cross, Health and Human Services, Animal Services, Public Works, Fire, and Law). Check out our Calaveras County Community Info Center https://bit.ly/3J1 QFmV

Additional resources include: • County snowplow information line 209-754-6017. • Public Works Roads line 209-754-6401 more information can be found at httos://publicworks.calaverasgov.us/Winter-Road-Information • Calaveras County Animal Services small animal evacuation 209-754-6866 • Calaveras County Fairgrounds large animal/livestock evacuation 209-736-2561 • Calaveras County Community Information Center provides citizens with address specific information httos://communitvinfo.calaverasaov.us

Remember to sign up for the County’s Emergency Alert System at: httos://member.everbridae.net/index/892807736729028/#/sianuo and visit the County’s Emergency Operations webpage for detailed storm information at https://www.calaverasaov.us/Calaveras-County/Emeraency-Operations
The County and City want to remind citizens to please be prepared to keep your family safe.
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