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UPDATE: Evacuation Warning lifted for parts of Oceano due to flood concerns

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Posted at 4:25 PM, Feb 24, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-25 13:07:32-05

Officials with San Luis Obispo County lifted the Evacuation Warning for Oceano residents near the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee.

County officials say that even though the evacuation warning has been lifted, due to ground saturation, additional possibility for flooding may be expected with future storms.
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An Evacuation Warning has been issued for Oceano residents in the area around the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee.

This includes all areas south of the Arroyo Grande Creek channel for one mile and west of Highway 1.

San Luis Obispo County emergency officials say people in this area should be prepared for possible flooding and evacuation.

County officials say that if evacuations become necessary, notifications will be made via Wireless Emergency Alerts, the reverse telephone notification system, and social media.

For more information, contact the County Office of Emergency Services at (805) 781-5678 or visit ReadySLO.org.

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