FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) issued for Bond Fire burn area

SILVERADO CANYON, Ca. (December 13, 2021): Effective Monday December 13, 2021, at 2 p.m. an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) is issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska Canyon in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along or near the burn scar.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the burn scar area in effect from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, for the expected rain event. The Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) is expected to be in place through the Flash Flood Watch.
If the National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning, meaning a flash flood is imminent, an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska Canyon.

Canyon residents are strongly encouraged to prepare and evacuate now, especially those with disabilities, access and/or functional needs, and canyon residents with large animals.
Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000.
Any person needing assistance with animal or large animal evacuations should call Orange County Animal Care 714-935-6848.
To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center 714-955-0200 during standard business hours and 714-955-0333 during flash flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.
A map with detailed depictions of the areas under voluntary evacuation warning can be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire
Evacuation Areas
• Silverado Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY)
• Williams Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY)
• Modjeska Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY)
Soft Road Closures
• Soft road closures will be in place at canyon entrances beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, open to local traffic only

Sheltering
Residents are encouraged to leave early and plan for alternate shelter with friends, family or at a local hotel outside of the evacuation area.
The Orange County Social Services Agency and the American Red Cross are working to establish a Care and Reception Center to provide information and shelter to evacuated residents. The Care and Reception Center location will be shared via @OCSheriff social media as soon as it is available.
Orange County Public Works, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.
Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook and Twitter following #OCCanyonFlood at:
@OCSheriff
@OCFA_PIO (Twitter) @OCFireAuthority (Facebook)
@OCPublicWorks
 

Cold weather is in the forecast this weekend! Check out some of our pet safety tips for cold weather:

1. Make Some Noise:

A warm vehicle engine can be an appealing heat source for outdoor cats. Check underneath your car, bang on the hood, and honk the horn before starting the engine to make sure any cats that may be hidden abandon their roost under the hood!

2.  Frostbite and Hypothermia:

Cats and Dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Signs of hypothermia in pets may look like whining, shivering, and slowing down, or if the pet seems weak or stops moving.

3. Injury Prevention:

Check your pet’s paws often for signs of cracked paw pads or bleeding due to cold weather. Consider all-weather dog booties for added protection for your pet’s paws.

4. Outdoor Walks:

Shorten walks and be mindful of elderly pets who may have difficulty walking in colder weather. If your dog has a shorter coat, consider a sweater or dog coat.

5. Cold Vehicles:

Cold cars are just as dangerous as hot cars and pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle.

CLICK HERE to view a downloadable image with these pet safety tips

 CLICK HERE for a flyer with more in-depth information on each tip

Stay warm and happy holidays!

Animals for Armed Forces® Foundation is dedicated to providing our US Armed Forces families with free pet adoptions.

Each year, they team up with local animal shelters to provide Free Pet Adoption Days for members of our Armed Forces.  Free pet adoptions during the appreciation events apply to current, former/retired and/or immediate family members of the: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard.

In Honor of Veterans Day, Animals for Armed Forces will sponsoring this Fee Waived Adoption Event. Please visit the link below for more info on the event and/or our website for more info on adoption!

Home | Animals for Armed Forces

Please join us on Saturday, November 13th from 2-5PM for a Free Microchip Clinic!

Services are offered at The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County.  

24331 Muirlands, Suites E & F

Lake Forest, CA 92630

Microchip services are provided by Pets of Orange! Services are first-come, first-serve - both dogs & cats welcome. See flyer for more details!

With Halloween right around the corner, here's a few tips for keeping your pets happy and safe!

• If handing out candy to trick or treaters, be sure your pet is secure in a crate or another room.  Pets can easily escape through frequently opened doors. 
• Be sure pets are wearing collars with ID tags.  Constant doorbell ringing, frequent visitors, and disruption in their normal routine can spook even the most well-adjusted pet. 
• If your dog is easily stressed, consider walking your dog earlier in the evening to avoid crowded sidewalks and costumed kids. 
• Jack O’ Lanterns are festive, but beware of candles.  A darting cat or dog can accidentally tip them over and create a fire hazard!  Consider switching to battery operated tea lights this year.
• Costumes can be fun, just make sure it is not restrictive or overly stressful to your pet.  Costumes should be loose enough around the neck and ribcage so as not to restrict breathing.  Be careful of anything that dangles which could cause a choking hazard.
• Keep candy out of your pet’s reach.  Candy and chocolate can be harmful to pets causing major health concerns and candy wrappers can easily cause a choking hazard. 

Our partners at the Noble Friends Foundation for OC Animal Care have covered the cost for the first 100 vaccines given at this event!

 This rabies awareness event is held each September in observance of World Rabies Day (September 28 of each year).  The observance day is Luis Pasteur’s birthday - Pasteur was the first to create an effective rabies vaccine.  This important event brings into focus the fact that, while we are fortunate to reside in Orange County, there are still humans and pets being exposed to rabies.  Rabies continues to kill tens of thousands each year worldwide. Please join us in helping to stop the spread by getting your pet vaccinated! 

This Low-Cost Clinic advises customers if their animal is ill, they need to take it to their own veterinarian for exam.

Appointments are required for these services. Please see the flyer for more details.

OC Animal Care's Family Fur-st Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry was held on Saturday,  July 10th - what a success! 

So far we have distributed over 72,500 pounds of food to help feed 6,000+ pets in our community!

OC Animal Care is continuing to host The Family Fur-st Drive Thru Pet Pantry the second Saturday of each month to provide important resources to pet owners in the community. 

The next Family Fur-st Drive Thru Pet Pantry will take place this coming Saturday, December 11th from 8 - 10 a.m.

All pet owners in the community in need of pet food are welcome! If you are interested in helping to make this event possible, please visit the Pet Pantry Amazon Wish list to donate directly.

We are so grateful to everyone who made this event possible. Special thanks to our partners Animal Assistance League of Orange County, Scart, Helen Sanders Cat PAWS and Shamrock Rescue Foundation! We are looking forward to helping even more families next month! Keep following us on all our social media platforms or keep checking our website!

Join Fourth District Supervisor Doug Chaffee along with OC Animal Care Saturday, August 7th for the Kids Fishing Derby at Carbon Canyon Regional Park! 

Saturday, August 7th , 2021

Registration: opens at 7 a.m.           Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carbon Canyon Regional Park 4442 Carbon Canyon Rd., Brea, CA 92823

We will have an Animal Control Officer (complete with animal control truck!) as well as our Katy's Care educational team and their dogs at this exciting event! See flyer for more details

Join us for this virtual meeting of the COC!

Supports Animal Care Services in achieving the vision and goals of the organization and fosters community input and support in animal care related issues.

Date:
First month of each Quarter, on the fourth Wednesday.

Time:
11:30 AM

Held Online:

Call in Information:  1-415-655-0001

Access Code: 2459 195 0046

Committee Information:

714-935-6848 or 949-249-5160

Join us for this virtual meeting of the COC !

Supports Animal Care Services in achieving the vision and goals of the organization and fosters community input and support in animal care related issues.

Date:
First month of each Quarter, on the fourth Wednesday.

Time:
11:30 AM

Call in Information:  1-415-655-0001

Access Code: 177 616 7955

Committee Information:

714-935-6848 or 949-249-5160