Early Sunday, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux ordered evacuations of the historic Black community of Allensworth along with Alpaugh. The Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are aiding deputies going door-to-door in both communities, urging people to get out of the area and helping them do so.
The National Guard is utilizing special high-water vehicles to assist in the effort.
As part of the effort, the Sheriff’s Office is:
- Directing displaced residents to emergency shelters at the Porterville College Gym, 100 E. College Ave., and Ivanhoe Memorial Hall, 33209 Hawthorne Road
- Setting up an emergency animal shelter at the Tulare County Fairgrounds
- Urging residents near Pine Flat reservoir not to drink water from the tap for at least 48 hours. Recent storm damage destroyed the water source in the area and a temporary line is in place, but has not been tested. Residents may use toilets and was dishes.
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