Storm Triggers Voluntary Evacuations In Camarillo

The threat of one of the biggest storms of the year has residents in the Springs burn area in Camarillo under a mandatory evacuation order from 12:00 pm Thursday until Friday evening.

The National Weather Service is forecasting rain beginning Thursday evening and falling through Friday evening.

Rainfall totals may have the potential to cause mud and debris flow in the burn area, similar to what residents endured with last week’s rain. That system was smaller than the current storm pushing through Californa.

The same three sections under Thursday’s voluntary evacuation were under mandatory evacuations early last week.

Emergency officials said the current order means there is no imminent threat to lives, however, the potential for rapidly changing conditions to develop into a serious threat does exist.

Residents are strongly advised to prepare to leave their homes until the threat has susbsided.

For additional information, call the Ventura County Emergency Information hotline at (805) 465-6650.