Residents in the Sand Fire burn areas are able to start returning home Monday morning after evacuation order lifted.

Starting at 10 a.m. Monday. Sand Canyon residents with a valid ID will be allowed back into the evacuated areas.

While many roads have been reopened Public Safety Officials urge residents to remain cautious when traveling through these recently reopened areas. They warn residents to keep an eye out for fast moving water, boulders or debris in roadway, and report natural gas odors and downed power lines as soon as possible.

A flash flood watch for the Santa Clarita Valley will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Monday. Heavy rainfall could still trigger flash flooding, and as a result, some roads may require additional closures. Officials are warning that flash flooding and debris flows are particularly threatening to those in and below the recently burned areas (Sand Fire, Sage Fire)

Soft closures: (Residents must show ID for entry)

• Sand Canyon and Lost Canyon
• Placerita Canyon and 14 Freeway

HARD closures:

• Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon heading to Bear Divide
• Little Tujunga Road is inaccessible

(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 Backup 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