FOR DECEMBER 2021 BOND FIRE EVACUATION INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun
CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042
Voluntary Evacuation Warning issued for Bond Fire burn area
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 28, 2021): Effective Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 AM, an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) for the Bond Fire burn area has been issued by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department due to potential flooding and debris flows. The Evacuation Warning is for homes located within Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska Canyon.
The National Weather Service warns that significant rainfall is expected Thursday night through Friday morning, with a Flash Flood Watch currently in effect through 4:00 PM Friday. Heavy rain, subsequent flooding and debris flows are possible. Evacuation routes can quickly become impassable due to mud, debris or flooding.
Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000.
Any person needing assistance with animal or large animal evacuations should call Orange County Animal Care 714-935-6848.
To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center 714-955-0200 during standard business hours and 714-955-0333 during Flash Flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.
If you need to report a life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Evacuation Areas
Silverado Canyon - Evacuation Warning (Voluntary)
Williams Canyon - Evacuation Warning (Voluntary)
Modjeska Canyon - Evacuation Warning (Voluntary)
Road Closures starting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 28
Santiago Canyon Road is open to residents only east of the 241/261 interchange
Santiago Canyon Road is open to residents only north of Ridgeline Rd.
See map for detailed depictions of the evacuated areas- www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire
Sheltering
Residents are encouraged to leave early and make their own arrangements for alternate shelter with friends, family or at a local hotel.
If upon evacuation residents are unable to find shelter on their own, the American Red Cross will be establishing a Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) at 2:00 PM at El Modena High School - 3920 East Spring Street, Orange CA 92869.
The TEP is the location where you will be offered resources and coordination to support you with:
o Information about the event as available
o Water and a snack as available
o Assistance locating safe shelter*
You will not exit your vehicle, unless to use the restroom, to avoid community transmission of COVID-19 *Please anticipate a long wait for sheltering assistance. You may be in your vehicle for up to several hours, so please bring comfort and personal items as appropriate.
Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates on Facebook and Twitter at:
@OCSheriff
@OCFA_PIO (Twitter)
@OCPublicWorks
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