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Effective Tuesday, October 14 at 5 pm: All Evacuation Orders Lifted for All Canyons Near Airport Fire Burn Scar

Effective Tuesday, October 14 at 5 pm all evacuation orders have been lifted for Trabuco Creek, Bell Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon. 

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. 

Evacuation Areas 
  • Trabuco Creek – Mandatory – Evacuation Lifted
  • Hot Springs Canyon – Mandatory – Evacuation Lifted
  • Bell Canyon – Mandatory – Evacuation Lifted
  • Long Canyon – Voluntary – Evacuation Lifted
  • Modjeska Canyon – Voluntary – Evacuation Lifted 
Road Closures 
  • Trabuco Canyon Road at Rose Canyon – Hard Closure Lifted
  • Plano Trabuco near Robinson Ranch – Hard Closure Lifted
  • Grey Rock at Bell Canyon – Hard Closure Lifted
  • Hot Springs Canyon at Ortega Highway – Hard Closure Lifted 
OC Animal Care 

The large animal shelter at the Orange County Fair Grounds (88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626) is closed. 

Pet evacuation and preparedness tips are available at: ocpetinfo.com/educationresources/disaster-preparedness.

OC Parks 

O'Neill Regional Park – Will re-open Tuesday, October 14 at 5 pm 

Sheltering 

In coordination with the Orange County Social Services Agency and Orange County Public Libraries, the American Red Cross will close the congregate (dormitory-style) shelter at the Foothill Ranch Library Program Annex for evacuated Canyon residents on Tuesday, October 14 at 5 pm.

Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) following #OCCanyonFlood.  Scroll down to see the social media handles.


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Airport Fire Debris Flow Planning

Click here to access the Airport Fire Debris Flow resources webpage.


Hi-Lo Siren

Some of the Sheriff's Department's patrol units are now equipped with a new siren feature to alert residents to evacuation orders during emergencies, such as a fire or flood. The system also is equipped with an external PA system that can play recorded messages to notify residents about the need to evacuate.

Our priority during any emergency is your safety, and this new tool will help bolster our response efforts during mass evacuations. Remember: When you hear hi-lo, it's time to go!


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