Santa Cruz County To Present Debris Flow Virtual Town Halls

Press release from the County of Santa Cruz:

Nov. 10, 2020

Santa Cruz County is pleased to announce two virtual town hall events for residents at risk of being impacted by winter debris flow events.

In rainy seasons following severe fires, the risks from flooding, mudflows and debris
flows are significantly elevated, posing a threat to life and property. County emergency
staff have assessed the risk to residents and provided a debris flow evacuation map at
community.zonehaven.com.

The town hall events are an opportunity for residents to learn more and ask quesitons
about debris flow risks, evacuations, and planning efforts. Following the CZU Lightning
Complex fires, the County has met with local first responders, state and local emergency
personnel and local community partners to begin addressing the threat of debris flows
to the community.

District 5 Town Hall – Residents of the San Lorenzo Valley including Boulder Creek,
Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Felton, and more.

• Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
• One-click meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/y63c8h37
• Dial-in number: 916-318-9542, Conference ID: 681 711 3#

District 3 Town Hall – Residents of the North Coast, Davenport, Bonny Doon, Santa
Cruz, and more.
• Friday, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
• One-click meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/yxrbtsru
• Dial-in number: 916-318-9542, Conference ID: 745 929 788#

The County and partners will share information and answer questions. The process for
asking questions will be shared at the outset of the meeting. Residents are encouraged
to use computers or handheld devices in order to access visual materials.

This press release was produced by the County of Santa Cruz. The views expressed here are the author's own.