—BenitoLink reporter John Chadwell contributed to this report
Local search and rescue teams were called out to the Lovers Lane area and had rescued at least 21 people Friday afternoon, as rising waters forced more evacuations in the flood-ravaged area.
At approximately 12:50 p.m. today, the Pacheco Creek water levels rose causing flooding to occur around the Lovers Lane area.
Mandatory evacuations are in place for residents on Lovers Lane, and San Felipe Road (from Shore Road to 156), the Office of Emergency Services announced. Temporary shelter has been set up in cooperation with American Red Cross at the Veteran’s Hall at San Benito and Seventh streets.
Small pets can be taken to the Animal Shelter at 1331 South St. Large and small livestock and poultry can be taken to Bolado Park Fairgrounds at 9000 Airline Highway.
The National Weather Service, which issued a flood warning for parts of San Benito County on Friday afternoon, is predicting significant rainfall throughout the weekend. Sandbags are available at the San Benito County Yard at 3220 Southside Rd.
If residents need immediate assistance, they are urged to call 911.
For any questions regarding the incident, contact the San Benito County public information officer, Louie Valdez, at 520-331-2856.
Updated information will be posted on the Office of Emergency Services Facebook page and distributed to local media.
BenitoLink reporter John Chadwell, who is on-scene, reported that water was already at 12 feet and flowing over the banks of Pacheco Creek. He was heading out with search and rescue teams and will report on the details.
The San Benito County Office of Emergency Services posted on its Facebook page in the 1 o’clock hour: “Evacuations taking pace in Lovers lane. Avoid the area!”
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