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03/24/2023
RECOVERY INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY MARCH STORM
San Luis Obispo, CA - The County of San Luis Obispo Office of Emergency Services has posted recovery information for the public on their RecoverSLO.org website for those in need of assistance following the recent storm. This includes how to re-enter your home if you experienced damage, cleanup and recovery resources, and information regarding financial assistance.
As a reminder for those who experienced water intrusion in their home:
- Wearing protective clothing, check your home for any hazards or structural damage.
- Look above for any tree or electrical hazards.
- Check for any gas leaks.
- Document damages and contact your insurance company.
- Dry out your home as quickly as possible to reduce mold.
- Remove debris.
- Remove damaged drywall and flooring.
- Assess submerged appliances.
There is a location on RecoverSLO.org for the public to report any damages sustained to homes which will help determine the amount of damage to the county. This information will be used to pursue recovery funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) known as Individual Assistance.
“It’s unfortunate that we once again find ourselves in the situation where we are asking residents to report their storm damages,” said Emergency Services Manager Scott Jalbert, “reporting your damages on RecoverSLO.org will help us to assess the overall impact this storm had on our community.”
Follow the County of San Luis Obispo Office of Emergency Services on Twitter @slocountyoes and Facebook.com/SLOCountyOES.
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INFORMACIÓN DE RECUPERACIÓN DISPONIBLE PARA LOS RESIDENTES DEL CONDADO AFECTADOS POR LA TORMENTA DE MARZO
San Luis Obispo, CA - La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Condado de San Luis Obispo ha publicado información de recuperación para el público en su página web RecoverSLO.org para aquellos que necesitan asistencia después de la tormenta reciente. Esto incluye cómo volver a ingresar a su hogar si sufrió daños, recursos de limpieza y recuperación, e información sobre asistencia financiera.
Como recordatorio para aquellos que experimentaron la intrusión de agua en su hogar:
- Vistiendo ropa protectora, revise su casa en busca de peligros o daños estructurales.
- Mire arriba para ver si hay árboles o peligros eléctricos.
- Compruebe si hay fugas de gas.
- Documente los daños y comuníquese con su compañía de seguros.
- Seque su casa lo más rápido posible para reducir el moho.
- Retire los escombros.
- Retire los paneles de yeso y los pisos dañados.
- Evalúe los aparatos sumergidos.
Hay una ubicación en RecoverSLO.org para que el público informe cualquier daño sufrido en los hogares, lo que ayudará a determinar la cantidad de daño al Condado. Esta información se utilizará para obtener fondos de recuperación de la Agencia Federal para la Gestión de Emergencias (FEMA), conocidos como Asistencia Individual.
“Estamos devastados porque una vez más nos encontramos en una situación en la que pedimos a los residentes que informen los daños causados por la tormenta”, dijo el gerente de servicios de emergencia, Scott Jalbert, “informar los daños en ReadySLO.org nos ayudará a comprender el impacto general que tuvo esta tormenta. en nuestra comunidad.”
Siga a la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Condado de San Luis Obispo en Twitter @slocountyoes y Facebook.com/SLOCountyOES.
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03/23/2023
Lopez Lake Reservoir spilled early Thursday morning, reaching 100% capacity at 4:21 a.m., according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department's live water monitors. The lake was spilling 35.2 cubic feet of water per second at about 8:00 a.m., the Public Works live monitors showed. The water topped the dam into the lake's spillway, where it was directed into Arroyo Grande Creek. This is the first time in 23 years that the South County lake has spilled. According to officials, the lake last overflowed in 1998.
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03/21/2023
As of 5:00 PM on March 21, Lopez Reservoir has still not reached the spillway. The reservoir will continue to be monitored through the night.
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03/20/2023
The National Weather Service reported that our area expects to receive heavy rainfall and wind from Tuesday morning beginning about 7:00 AM until Tuesday night about 11:00 PM. While the
Lopez Reservoir is expected to spill, this will not increase flows to Tally Ho Creek.
AG residents can pick-up sand and bags, to make your own sand bags, at the Public Works Offices and Corporation Yard at 1375 Ash Street during business hours (7:30am – 4:30pm). Empty bags available after hours at the Arroyo Grande Police Department, located 200 N. Halcyon Road.
The 5 Cities Homeless Coalition's Warming Center is open tonight and tomorrow for anyone needing shelter due to the storm. The Warming Center is located at the South County Regional Center at 800 W. Branch St, Arroyo Grande. The Red Cross will be opening a shelter in Pismo Beach - location to be announced.
THIS WARNING IS NOT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS: SLO County has issued and Evacuation WARNING for Oceano residents north of the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee and near the Oceano Lagoon. • Evacuation Warning in place for all areas north of the Arroyo Grande Creek Channel and south of Beach St; and north of the Arroyo Grande Creek Channel west of 19th St. south of Ocean St; and south of Pier Ave and west of Highway 1. Detailed map at ReadySLO.org.
The Public Works Department will be assessing areas of the City throughout the event and updates will be provided through City communications channels, as appropriate.
Residents are encouraged to watch for information regarding the weather event on the National Weather Service website,
ReadySLO.org website.
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03/14/2023
EVACUATION WARNING LIFTED at 10 PM for Tally Ho area
- Update: reopened at 6 PM. Branch Mill Road closed near Coach Road and Huebner Lane due to fallen tree
- The American Red Cross opened a shelter for residents who are under an Evacuation Warning or displaced due to flooding. The shelter is located at the Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave in San Luis Obispo. The shelter will accept pets.
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03/13/2023
EVACUATION WARNING for Tally Ho Area
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03/11/2023
Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency in Arroyo Grande (March 2023 and Ongoing Storm Events Beginning December 27, 2022)
The Evacuation Warning for Tally Ho area has been lifted.
All roads are being reopened.
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03/10/2023
EVACUATION WARNING for Tally Ho Area
Road Closures: Tally Ho at Hwy 227, Valley Rd at Castillo Del Mar, Corbett Canyon at Printz Road
The County has also closed Corbett Canyon at the County line.
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03/09/2023
THIS ORDER IS NOT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS: SLO County has issued an Evacuation ORDER for Oceano residents south of the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee on March 9 at 8:00 PM. • Includes all areas south of the AG Creek Channel for 1 mile and West of Hwy. Detailed map at ReadySLO.org. Residents in this area need to seek higher ground before 8:00 PM tonight.
• A Temporary Evacuation Point has been established at the Oceano Community Center, 1425 19th St, Oceano CA 93445. RVs can park overnight at the community center.
• An American Red Cross Shelter will be open at 6:00 PM on the Cal Poly Campus Crandall Gym, 1 Grand Ave in San Luis Obispo. Pets are welcome at the shelter.
THIS WARNING IS NOT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS: SLO County has issued and Evacuation WARNING for Oceano residents north of the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee and near the Oceano Lagoon. • Evacuation Warning in place for all areas north of the Arroyo Grande Creek Channel and south of Beach St; and north of the Arroyo Grande Creek Channel west of 19th St. south of Ocean St; and south of Pier Ave and west of Highway 1. Detailed map at ReadySLO.org.
• An Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and property and residents should prepare to leave if an evacuation is ordered.
• For questions the public can call the County Phone Assistance Center at (805) 543-2444 from 8 AM – 8 PM.
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03/08/2023
The National Weather Service reported that our area expects to receive 2” - 5” of rain with up to 3/4” per hour from Thursday into Friday.
AG residents can pick-up sand and bags, to make your own sand bags, at the Public Works Offices and Corporation Yard at 1375 Ash Street during business hours (7:30am – 4:30pm). Empty bags available after hours at the Arroyo Grande Police Department, located 200 N. Halcyon Road.
The Public Works Department will be assessing areas of the City throughout the event and updates will be provided through City communications channels, as appropriate.
Residents are encouraged to watch for information regarding the weather event on the National Weather Service website,
ReadySLO.org website.