Evacuation Warning (voluntary) will be issued for the Bond Fire Burn Scar areas due to possible debris flow and flooding. OC Animal Care is urging residents located in the Bond Fire burn scar areas to implement and activate their personal plan to get their pets out safely and early. Prepare now to ensure you and your pets are safe by following these steps:
• Have a plan – know where your pets can go and how they’ll get there
• Pack their bags – have your pet's supplies packed and ready to go
• Don’t delay – Large animal owners should move their pets prior to the rain so roads are clear
Santa Ana, Calif. (December 24, 2021): Effective Friday, December 24, 2021, at 12 p.m. all Evacuation Orders for the Silverado, Williams and Modjeska Canyons have been lifted and road closures are amended to the following for Silverado Canyon:
Soft Closure – Kitterman Road to Oak Lane
Hard Closure – Past Oak Lane
Silverado Canyon Road until Kitterman Road is open.
A map with detailed depictions of the areas under mandatory evacuation may be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire.
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.
Hard Road Closures
Past Oak Lane
Sheltering
A Care and Reception Center closed at 12 p.m. at the Lake Forest Sport Park.
Orange County Public Works, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.
Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media, on the County of Orange’s website – OCGov.com/News - and on social media following #OCCanyonFlood at:
OC Animal Care is open to house dogs, cats, and small pets for Orange County residents under evacuation from the Bond Fire Burn Area. The shelter is located at 1630 Victory Rd. Tustin, CA 92782. Please call (714) 935-6848 during normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or (714) 259-1122 during after-hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. for more information. If possible, please bring photo identification, veterinary/vaccination records, special food, and medications along with your animals.
The OC Fair and Events Center will open at 8 p.m. for uncovered temporary stalls for large animal owners under mandatory evacuation order from the Bond Fire Burn Scar Area. The daily care as well as feed, medications, and other necessary supplies will be the responsibility of the animal owner. Please call (714) 708-1588 to ensure your animals can be accommodated. The OC Fair and Events Center is located at 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626. For large animal sheltering, enter at Gate 5 off Arlington Drive. While evacuating, please ensure that vehicles such as large trailers are not blocking roadways as this may impact the ability of first responders to travel to impacted areas.
Canyon residents are strongly encouraged put their personal plans into effect and evacuate now, especially those with disabilities, access and/or functional needs, and canyon residents with large animals as the emergency may prevent resources from entering impacted areas to assist with animals due to safety concerns. Animal owners with disabilities, access, functional needs, or those looking for up-to-date animal-related information can call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and (714) 259-1122 (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) or dial 911 for assistance.
Santa Ana, Calif. (December 22, 2021): Effective Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) will be issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along or near the burn scar.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the burn scar area in effect from 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23 until noon, Friday, December 24 for the expected rain event. The Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) is expected to be in place through the Flash Flood Watch.
Canyon residents are strongly encouraged to prepare and evacuate on Thursday, December 23 at 8:00 a.m., especially those with disabilities, access and/or functional needs, and canyon residents with large animals.
Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000.
Any person needing assistance with information about animal or large animal evacuations should call Orange County Animal Care at 714-935-6848 during normal hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 714-259-1122 during after-hours from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
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.
Due to road closures in the area, the Library of the Canyons will be closed on Thursday, December 23.
A map with detailed depictions of the areas under voluntary evacuation warning can be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire.
Evacuation Areas
Silverado Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY – as of December 23, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.)
Williams Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY - as of December 23, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.)
Modjeska Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY - as of December 23, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.)
Soft Road Closures
Soft road closures will be in place at canyon entrances beginning at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2021, open to local traffic only.
Sheltering
Residents are encouraged to leave early and plan for alternate shelter with friends, family or at a local hotel outside of the evacuation area on Thursday, December 23 at 8:00 a.m.
The County of Orange Social Service Agency and the American Red Cross will work to establish a Care and Reception Center to provide information and shelter to evacuated residents if requested by residents in the impacted areas. Residents may contact our hotline at 714-628-7085 to request assistance. Should a Care and Reception Center open, it will be posted on social media at @OCGovCA.
Orange County Public Works, Orange County Animal Care, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.
Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook and Twitter following #OCCanyonFlood at:
Heavy rainfall is in the forecast for Thursday night into Friday morning for portions of Orange County which could lead to potential flooding and debris flow near burn scar areas.
OC Animal Care is urging residents located in the Bond Fire burn scar areas to implement and activate their personal plan to get their pets out safely and early. Prepare now to ensure you and your pets are safe by following these steps:
• Have a plan – know where your pets can go and how they’ll get there
• Pack their bags – have your pet's supplies packed and ready to go
• Don’t delay – Large animal owners should move their pets prior to the rain so roads are clear
OC Animal Care is open to house dogs, cats, and small pets for Orange County residents under evacuation from the Bond Fire Burn Area.The shelter is located at 1630 Victory Rd. Tustin, CA 92782. Please call (714) 935-6848 for more information. If possible, please bring photo identification, veterinary/vaccination records, special food, and medications along with your animals.
The OC Fair and Events Center has been opened for large animal owners under evacuation from the Bond Fire Burn Area. The daily care as well as feed, medications, and other necessary supplies will be the responsibility of the animal owner. Please call (714) 708-1588 to ensure they can accommodate your animals. The OC Fair and Events Center is located at 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626. For large animal sheltering, enter at Gate 5 off Arlington Drive. While evacuating, please ensure that vehicles such as large trailers are not blocking roadways as this may impact the ability of first responders to travel to impacted areas.
Canyon residents are strongly encouraged to evacuate now, especially those with disabilities, access and/or functional needs, and canyon residents with large animals as the emergency may prevent resources from entering impacted areas to assist with animals due to safety concerns. Animal owners with disabilities, access, functional needs, or those looking for up-to-date animal-related information can call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and (714) 259-1122 (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) or dial 911 for assistance.
For general information and the latest updates on the Bond Fire, please call the Orange County Emergency Operations Center Public Information Hotline at (714) 628-7085. Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook and Twitter following #OCCanyonFlood at:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) issued for Bond Fire burn area
SILVERADO CANYON, Ca. (December 13, 2021): Effective Monday December 13, 2021, at 2 p.m. an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) is issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska Canyon in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along or near the burn scar.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the burn scar area in effect from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, for the expected rain event. The Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) is expected to be in place through the Flash Flood Watch.
If the National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning, meaning a flash flood is imminent, an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska Canyon.
Canyon residents are strongly encouraged to prepare and evacuate now, especially those with disabilities, access and/or functional needs, and canyon residents with large animals.
Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call 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.
A map with detailed depictions of the areas under voluntary evacuation warning can be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire
Evacuation Areas
• Silverado Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY)
• Williams Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY)
• Modjeska Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY)
Soft Road Closures
• Soft road closures will be in place at canyon entrances beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, open to local traffic only
Sheltering
Residents are encouraged to leave early and plan for alternate shelter with friends, family or at a local hotel outside of the evacuation area.
The Orange County Social Services Agency and the American Red Cross are working to establish a Care and Reception Center to provide information and shelter to evacuated residents. The Care and Reception Center location will be shared via @OCSheriff social media as soon as it is available.
Orange County Public Works, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.
Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook and Twitter following #OCCanyonFlood at:
@OCSheriff
@OCFA_PIO (Twitter) @OCFireAuthority (Facebook)
@OCPublicWorks
Cold weather is in the forecast this weekend! Check out some of our pet safety tips for cold weather:
1. Make Some Noise:
A warm vehicle engine can be an appealing heat source for outdoor cats. Check underneath your car, bang on the hood, and honk the horn before starting the engine to make sure any cats that may be hidden abandon their roost under the hood!
2. Frostbite and Hypothermia:
Cats and Dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Signs of hypothermia in pets may look like whining, shivering, and slowing down, or if the pet seems weak or stops moving.
3. Injury Prevention:
Check your pet’s paws often for signs of cracked paw pads or bleeding due to cold weather. Consider all-weather dog booties for added protection for your pet’s paws.
4. Outdoor Walks:
Shorten walks and be mindful of elderly pets who may have difficulty walking in colder weather. If your dog has a shorter coat, consider a sweater or dog coat.
5. Cold Vehicles:
Cold cars are just as dangerous as hot cars and pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle.
CLICK HERE to view a downloadable image with these pet safety tips
CLICK HERE for a flyer with more in-depth information on each tip
Animals for Armed Forces® Foundation is dedicated to providing our US Armed Forces families with free pet adoptions.
Each year, they team up with local animal shelters to provide Free Pet Adoption Days for members of our Armed Forces. Free pet adoptions during the appreciation events apply to current, former/retired and/or immediate family members of the: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard.
In Honor of Veterans Day, Animals for Armed Forces will sponsoring this Fee Waived Adoption Event. Please visit the link below for more info on the event and/or our website for more info on adoption!
