Many people who live in the Santa Cruz Mountains are closely watching the latest weather. That’s because with rain in the forecast, coastal mountain areas are concerned about the potential for debris flow and whether evacuations will be ordered.
According to weather experts, the incoming rain is not expected to trigger a debris flow, but the weather can be unpredictable and they’ll monitor it.
Fire officials say the threat of potential debris flow in the Santa Cruz Mountains could continue for the next two years.
Santa Cruz County officials have posted an evacuation map on their website and they urge people to know their evacuation zones.
They also have set-up an alert system called, Code Red. The free software is available for iPhones and Androids on the app store. You can also go to SCR911.org to register your cellphone.
Registering a cellphone will get you a call wherever you are while downloading the app will light up your phone only if you’re in the evac zone.
