| Dear Neighbors,
I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to provide important safety information regarding the upcoming storm impacting our community.
The Ventura County Sheriff Office – Emergency Services and the National Weather Service are closely monitoring a moderate storm expected to impact Ventura County from Wednesday through Friday. Rainfall is anticipated to begin Wednesday morning, peak Thursday afternoon, and taper off by Friday morning.
Storm Details:
- Rainfall Projections: 1”-3” along the coast and valleys, 3”-6” in the hills and mountains.
- Rainfall Rates: .10”-.33”/hr, with the remote possibility of .50”-1”/hr during thunderstorms.
- Wind: Gusty Westerly winds of 20-40 MPH throughout the region.
Residents are urged to stay updated with weather forecasts and monitor their homes for any changing conditions.
- For current rainfall totals, click here.
- For a list of Ventura County Fire Stations offering sandbags, click here.
An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for residents near the Mountain Fire Burn Area, effective Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
Forecast models indicate a remote possibility of peak rainfall rates near or above .75”/hr in some parts of the Mountain Fire Burn Area, including South Mountain. There is a 10-20% chance of thunderstorms, which could bring intense rainfall capable of triggering small debris flows.
Residents should:
- Stay alert to changing conditions.
- Protect property from potential flooding.
- Be prepared to evacuate if necessary or if directed by local officials.
For a map of impacted areas, please refer to the Real-time Incident Dashboard.
To enhance public safety, emergency response agencies are taking proactive measures:
- Ventura County Fire Department is upstaffing swift water rescue teams and deploying additional utility vehicles to respond to flooding and rescue scenarios.
- Ventura County Public Works Agency and City of Camarillo Public Works Department will have crews working 24/7 to clear clogged drains and blocked roadways.
Here are important numbers to report any issues:
- To report flooding or hazardous conditions on Ventura County roadways: (805) 650-4099
- To report issues on City of Camarillo streets: (805) 388-5325
- For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Up to date information can be found at VCEmergency.com. Our team are working to serve you and we hope you stay safe!
Kind regards,
Jeff
Supervisor Jeff Gorell, District 2, SupervisorGorell@ventura.org |
