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01/13/2023
El Camino Real is open and the City will continue to monitor flooding in the area - closure is possible tomorrow morning as a few hours of consistent rain are anticipated.
Press Release: City of Arroyo Grande Provides Clarification Regarding Arroyo Grande Creek Levee Evacuation
Expansion of Evacuation Warning Area: North of the Levee (Oceano Area).
This expansion does not directly impact within City limits of Arroyo Grande.
An Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents in the Oceano Area near the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee due to the incoming storms, potential flooding, or overtopping of the levee. Residents are urged to be prepared to evacuate should the situation worsen. Should an evacuation be necessary, an Evacuation Order will be issued.
Residents should prepare their families and pets. Pack essential items such as clothes and medication for a few days.
Areas Include:
North of the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee
South of Wilshire Ave, Hwy 1, and Pier Ave
East of Strand Way
Plus North of HWY 1, West of 21st, South of Ocean St
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01/11/2023
Nevada Street temporary closure.
Reopened at 3:40pm with localized coned off area in the street.
After evaluation and video analysis no sinkhole conditions found. The cause was found to be shallow surface drainage underneath the asphalt causing structural pavement damages. The large volume of storm water drainage undermined sections of private property and went underground and under the street. Curbing of the drainage at 2 locations and filling and patching the asphalt will be done over the coming weeks.
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01/10/2023
12:21 PM: Branch Mill is now reopened.
Valley Road has been reopened.
Swinging Bridge remains closed due to damage.
SLO County Office of Education: public schools are closed today with a goal of reopening tomorrow.
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01/09/2023
Due to the storm, road closures are occurring in Arroyo Grande. Contact the City to notify of flooding, roads blocked, etc. Please note, flooding will be prioritized to maintain City infrastructure.
Branch Mill Rd is closing from Cherry Ln to Coach Rd.
The Emergency Alert regarding an Evacuation Order refers to Oceano south side of the creek. AG agricultural lands, businesses, a horse facility, and rv park. CAL FIRE are evacuating citizen. (See photo in comments)
** One shelter location identified by the Red Cross: Church of the Nazarene, 3398 Johnson Avenue in San Luis Obispo.
Less than 100 sandbags are still available to Arroyo Grande residents, which can be picked up at the Police Dept., 200 N Halcyon Rd. Sand is available at the City's Corporation Yard 1375 Ash Street.
Power Outages: PG&E customers can get updates on outages in their neighborhood through a variety of channels. Call 1-800-743-5002, access our Electric Outage Map online, or login to your account and sign up for alerts from PG&E.
Flooded area at Equestrian and Noyes. Signs are being posted.
Valley Rd at Castillo Del Mar will be closed, with a detour routing traffic from Highway 1 to Halcyon.
El Camino Real from Oak Park to Robles Rd is still closed.