ZACA FIRE: Immediate EVACUATION ORDER for the residents and visitors of the Paradise Road and the Lower Santa Ynez River Road

Friday, August 3, 2007

ZACA FIRE: Immediate EVACUATION ORDER for the residents and visitors of the Paradise Road and the Lower Santa Ynez River Road

Evacuation Order Issued for Paradise Road and The Lower Santa Ynez River Road to Gibralter Dam Effective 8/3/2008 at 4:30 PM

Incident: Zaca
Released: 1:02 hrs. ago

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department and Zaca Fire officials have elevated the 2:00 pm Evacuation Warning to an immediate EVACUATION ORDER for the residents and visitors of the Paradise Road and the Lower Santa Ynez River Road to Gibraltar Dam due to the potential threat of the Zaca Fire.

The EVACUATION ORDER includes the Paradise Road Community, Santa Ynez Road Recreational Areas to Gibraltar Dam, Los Prietos Boys Camp and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch.

Residents who live in or around the identified communities are advised to immediately evacuate these areas. Only emergency operations personnel and equipment will be allowed in the evacuation area. Residents will not be allowed to re-enter the area.

A Red Cross Emergency Shelter has been opened at the Dos Pueblos High School, 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta; phone 805-896-2980.

If you are unable to evacuate and need assistance call 911.

Additional Evacuation Information:

Animal/Pet Shelter Locations:

Large Animals may be taken to the Staging Area located at Cathedral Oaks Road and Hwy 154. Additional locations will be developed through the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Grounds for overflow - Public Hotline 805-681-4332.
Small Animals can be taken to the Dos Pueblos High School - Small Animal Hotline 805-681-4332.

Residents of the evacuated area can contact the Zaca Fire Information at 805-961-5770 for more information.

Approved by Unified Incident Commanders:

AARON GELOBTER/ MARK SCHMITT

Boise Incident Management Team /Santa Barbara County Fire Department

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Friday, August 3, 2007