CZU August Lighting Complex Fire Information
Sign up for immediate updates from SCR 911 (Santa Cruz Regional 911) at Code Red: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/218A80E36F49
Santa Cruz County Fire Resources | #CZUAugustLightningComplex
o Santa Cruz Sheriff’s office: https://twitter.com/SantaCruzSO1
Shelters/ Emergency Housing
Shelters are open to county residents at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (307 Church St.) and the County Fairgrounds (2601 E Lake Ave., Watsonville). Pets allowed under the owner’s control. Behavioral Health is also on site for support. Visit Santa Cruz County has put together a hotel availability list, which is expanded to Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy. This list is being updated hourly and can be found at the top of every page at www.santacruz.org or at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bgDTjBTF2S_OMOOQ3-RTttdm6VB-Y0BuSua4gRv5q0U/edit
Evacuation preparation
Rather than wait until an evacuation order is issued, it is important that you prepare early so that you are ready to go at a moment's notice. Make sure to fuel up your vehicle so that you are not waiting in a long line or risk not having fuel when it is time to evacuate. When preparing to evacuate, make sure to pack important documents such as birth certificates, car titles, proof of address, passports, social security cards, and other important documents that may be difficult to replace. Pack clothing, sleeping bags/blankets, tents (if you have one), heirlooms, hard drives with recent computer back ups, laptops, water, food rations, flash lights, toiletries, medication, and any other essential item or keepsake, and don't forget your pets and their food.
Given that we are still in the midst of a pandemic, if there is someone you know who is comfortable with you staying with them, it is worth contacting them sooner than later to ensure you have somewhere to go. If you don't have friends or family you are able to shelter with, there are multiple options listed below.
Make sure to identify an evacuation route and in the event that you need to evacuate, let your neighbors, friends, or family members know when you left, where you are leaving from, where you are heading, and the best way to get in contact with you. It may also be worth posting this information on social media so that friends and family can also find that information there. Below there are links for more information on the fire and additional resoures. Please remember to prepare, stay calm, and stay alert. Our firefighters are doing everything in their power to protect our community and we must do our part to protect ourselves.
Evacuation plan and checklist
Sign up for immediate updates from SCR 911 (Santa Cruz Regional 911) at Code Red: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/218A80E36F49
Santa Cruz County Fire Resources | #CZUAugustLightningComplex
- Sign up for incident updates at www.tinyurl.com/czulightning
- Live evacuation map: www.smco.community.zonehaven.com
- Agencies
o Santa Cruz Sheriff’s office: https://twitter.com/SantaCruzSO1
- Traffic restrictions: https://cruz511.org
- Local air quality: http://air.mbard.org
- Red Cross hotline (for accommodations for evacuees only): 1-866-272-2237
- CalFire public information line: 831-335-6717
- List yourself as safe and well: redcross.org/safeandwell
- Santa Cruz County Human Services benefits hotline: 1-888-421-8080. Residents impacted by the fire who are enrolled in benefits programs may be eligible for replacement benefits.
Shelters/ Emergency Housing
Shelters are open to county residents at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (307 Church St.) and the County Fairgrounds (2601 E Lake Ave., Watsonville). Pets allowed under the owner’s control. Behavioral Health is also on site for support. Visit Santa Cruz County has put together a hotel availability list, which is expanded to Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy. This list is being updated hourly and can be found at the top of every page at www.santacruz.org or at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bgDTjBTF2S_OMOOQ3-RTttdm6VB-Y0BuSua4gRv5q0U/edit
Evacuation preparation
Rather than wait until an evacuation order is issued, it is important that you prepare early so that you are ready to go at a moment's notice. Make sure to fuel up your vehicle so that you are not waiting in a long line or risk not having fuel when it is time to evacuate. When preparing to evacuate, make sure to pack important documents such as birth certificates, car titles, proof of address, passports, social security cards, and other important documents that may be difficult to replace. Pack clothing, sleeping bags/blankets, tents (if you have one), heirlooms, hard drives with recent computer back ups, laptops, water, food rations, flash lights, toiletries, medication, and any other essential item or keepsake, and don't forget your pets and their food.
Given that we are still in the midst of a pandemic, if there is someone you know who is comfortable with you staying with them, it is worth contacting them sooner than later to ensure you have somewhere to go. If you don't have friends or family you are able to shelter with, there are multiple options listed below.
Make sure to identify an evacuation route and in the event that you need to evacuate, let your neighbors, friends, or family members know when you left, where you are leaving from, where you are heading, and the best way to get in contact with you. It may also be worth posting this information on social media so that friends and family can also find that information there. Below there are links for more information on the fire and additional resoures. Please remember to prepare, stay calm, and stay alert. Our firefighters are doing everything in their power to protect our community and we must do our part to protect ourselves.
Evacuation plan and checklist