{"id":165560,"date":"2023-08-20T09:05:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T16:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=165560"},"modified":"2023-08-20T09:05:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T16:05:30","slug":"california-state-parks-urges-public-to-limit-outdoor-activities-during-hurricane-hilary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=165560","title":{"rendered":"California State Parks Urges Public to Limit Outdoor Activities During Hurricane Hilary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sacramento, CA…With Hurricane Hilary expected to impact several parts of California this weekend and early next week, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) is urging the public to limit outdoor recreation during the storm. Potential heavy rain, strong wind gusts, rip currents, storm surges, flash floods, etc., can be dangerous in coastal and inland parks. The public should expect temporary closures within the areas of the state that are in the path of the storm.<\/p>\n

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Hurricane Hilary \u2013 currently a powerful Category 4 storm \u2013 is\u00a0forecast<\/a>\u00a0to track into Southern California over the weekend and into early next week, bringing moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and possibly stronger winds to Southern California. Some parts of Southern California could receive a year\u2019s worth of rain from this storm. The location and intensity of precipitation and winds will be variable as the hurricane approaches California.<\/p>\n

California is\u00a0taking early, proactive steps<\/a>\u00a0to protect Californians from Hurricane Hilary. At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the State Operations Center at the Governor\u2019s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is currently activated, and the state is closely monitoring incoming impacts from rain, wind and potential flash flooding and power outages. The State Operations Center is actively coordinating across state agencies to provide resources in preparation for potential impacts and to support response and recovery efforts.<\/p>\n

Within the State Park System, State Parks has closed three park units: Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area and Picacho State Recreation Area. Also, there is a high surf advisory for Southern California, meaning dangerous waters, new rip currents and other perilous surf conditions. The public is advised to stay out of the ocean this weekend. The department will continue to use a monitor and adapt strategy to protect the safety of its employees and the public. For the latest park closures, please visit\u00a0parks.ca.gov\/Incidents<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For those with camping or tour reservations within the areas of the state that are in the path of the storm and who wish to cancel their reservations, refunds will be provided. Cancellations can be made via ReserveCalifornia\u2019s Customer Service line at (800) 444-7275. Hours of operation are seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PDT.<\/p>\n

Individuals who choose to keep their reservations and\/or explore the outdoors, below are some tips on how to recreate responsibly:<\/p>\n