The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services has issued an evacuation order for residents living in the Point Pleasant area. Flooding is eminent. Residents must leave now before the sun goes down affecting the ability to see flooded areas and before roadways are cut off. It is expected that the flooding from the Cosumnes River and the Mokelumne River is moving southwest toward I-5 and the Point Pleasant area is expected to be flooded in the middle of the night.
EVACUATION CENTER
Wackford Community Center, 9014 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95758.
Be Aware of Road Closures
If you need to drive around impacted areas, check the Waze app to ensure there are no flooded roads on your route.
Plan Ahead
Find out what you can do to prepare and protect yourself, your family and your property during storms and floods by visiting the Sacramento Ready website.
During an evacuation, keep in mind the 5 P’s:
- People
- Pets
- Prescriptions
- Photos
- Papers
Don’t Forget About Pets
For more information about how to keep pets and livestock safe during winter weather conditions, visit the Animal Care Services Cold Weather Tips webpage.
Residents should not drive through standing water – turn around, don’t drown!
The situation is dynamic. Residents are advised to watch SacOES.org as well as Sacramento County on Facebook and Twitter for updates. For information on roadway closures, call Sacramento County 311.
Find out what you can do to prepare and protect yourself, your family, animals and your property during storms and floods by visiting the Sacramento Ready website.