Evacuation order issued for Arroyo Grande Creek Levee, Oceano Lagoon
An evacuation order has been issued for residents south of the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee and near the Oceano Lagoon, San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services said in a news release.
Residents in all areas south of the Arroyo Grande Creek Channel for one mile and west of Highway 1, as well as residents near Oceano Lagoon north and east of Strand Way and River Avenue, South of Pier Avenue to the ocean and east to the railroad tracks, along the tracks and back up to Pier Avenue should evacuate immediately.
Residents are directed to leave now and seek high ground.
“An American Red Cross Shelter is open on the SLO Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave in San Luis Obispo. Pets are welcome at the shelter,” the release said.
Detailed maps of the area under Evacuation Order are available on ReadySLO.org. If you have questions, contact the County Phone Assistance Center at (805) 543-2444.
For more storm preparation information and locations to obtain sand and sandbags, visit ReadySLO.org.
