As of 7 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017, mandatory evacuation orders remain in place, and will remain in place throughout the night, for residents in the Sand Canyon area impacted by the Sand Fire and other burn areas (Placerita Canyon Rd. to the south, Sand Canyon Rd. to the west boundary, and Iron Canyon Road on the northern boundary)
Sponsored Articles
First light Monday morning public safety officials will evaluate if it is safe for residents to return to their homes in the evacuated areas.
The National Weather Service has advised that the Santa Clarita Valley is under a Flash Flood Watch through Monday at 6 p.m. A strong storm system is impacting the area and scattered thunderstorms are expected tonight and Monday. Rainfall could trigger flash flooding anywhere in the watch area. Flash flooding and debris flows will be a particular threat in and below the recently burned areas.
***Several roads leading into the Val Verde area remain closed due to mud and debris on the roadway surface. Residents in the area are being urged to shelter in place.
Emergency-related road closures
Soft closure:
* Sand Canyon and Lost Canyon
HARD closures:
* Iron Canyon and Sand Canyon
* Placerita Canyon and 14 Freeway
* Hasley Canyon (westbound) at Del Valle
* Hasley Canyon and Gibraltar Lane
* Del Valle at Silver Street
* Roadrunner and Sand Canyon
* Valley Ranch and Sand Canyon
* Soledad Canyon and 14 Freeway
* Agua Dulce Canyon at 14 Freeway
* Soledad Canyon from Bootlegger Canyon to the Shambala Preserve
* Sloan Canyon between Hasley Canyon and Hillcrest Parkway
(Entry into HARD Closure areas will be limited to public safety, first responders)
During a local emergency get the latest news at www.SantaClaritaEmergency.com
Important Numbers for the City of Santa Clarita:
EMERGENCIES Call 9-1-1
Public Downed Trees 661-290-2222
Public Storm Drain Back up 661-222-7222
Flooded Streets/Debris/Traffic Signals 661-294-2520
Sheriff 661-255-1121
Private Property Mudslide 661-286-4060
Power Outage (Southern California Edison) 800-611-1911
Southern California Gas Company 800-427-2200
Evacuation Center: Canyon High School, 19300 Nadal Street, Santa Clarita.
Animals may be taken to the Castaic Animal Shelter at 31044 Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic (small animals only)
Livestock may be taken to Pierce College at 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills
Let these recent storms serve as a reminder for preparation. Make sure that you have an emergency kit that will last your family (and pets) seven days. This kit should include water, medications and any other essentials. You should have a kit in your home, car and at work.
Storm response operations are being coordinated by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and LA County Public Works; the County Office of Emergency Management; City of Santa Clarita and Fifth District Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.