Bond Fire Area Under Voluntary Evacuation Ahead Of Winter Storm

SILVERADO, CA — Residents who live within the Bond Fire burn scar area were advised of a vacation warning during the coming storm, Thursday into Friday, the Orange County Sheriff's Department advised.

Orange County Public Works filled and handed out sandbags for residents of the canyon areas throughout Thursday. Approximately 2.5 inches of rain is expected in canyon communities overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

A voluntary evacuation is in place overnight.

The U.S. Geological Survey has advised that flash flood level rain can produce catastrophic debris flows that can destroy homes and roads, the OCSD reported.

Voluntary Evacuation areas include:

- Silverado Canyon - Evacuation Warning (Voluntary)
- Williams Canyon - Evacuation Warning (Voluntary)
- Modjeska Canyon - Evacuation Warning (Voluntary)

Road Closures

Starting at 7 PM on Thursday, January 28
- Santiago Canyon Road is open to residents only east of the 241/261 interchange
- Santiago Canyon Road is open to residents only north of Ridgeline Rd.

See map for detailed depictions of the evacuated areas- www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire

Sheltering
Residents are encouraged to leave early and make their own arrangements for alternate shelter with friends, family, or a local hotel.

The voluntary evacuation is largely due to concerns over what might happen during a debris flow.

Debris flows can occur without notice and cause evacuation routes to become impassable due to mud or flooding quickly. Additionally, the emergency may prevent resources from entering impacted areas to assist animals due to safety concerns.

According to Orange County Animal Care, large animal owners under an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) are advised to follow their plans to move their pets before the rainfall arrives this evening.

While evacuating, please ensure that vehicles such as large trailers are not blocking roadways, which may impact first responders' ability to travel to impacted areas.

Animal owners with disabilities, access, functional needs, or those looking for up-to-date information can call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and (714) 259-1122 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m if you need to report a life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1.

To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center 714-955-0200 during standard business hours and 714-955-0333 during Flash Flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.

If you need to report a life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1.