Wednesday Morning Update

Posted 1 year ago by 3rtogether_6xt3ob

 

 

Update, Closures, and Contacts

In brief:

Communities on the North Fork, South Fork, and East Fork (Mineral King) watersheds remain or are once again stranded this morning. The South Fork and Mineral King communities were provisioned yesterday via helicopter.

As of this morning, it was possible to drive to Visalia, however, Highway 198 was restricted to one lane at Lemon Cove due to flooding. 216 to Woodlake is closed.

Known road & bridge damage in Three Rivers as of this morning:

  • Kaweah River Drive – one lane due to mud slide
  • Airport Bridge (North Fork)
  • Bailey Bridge (North Fork)
  • Conley Bridge (South Fork)
  • Sequoia Oak Bridge (South Fork)

In addition, Mineral King Road is closed at Hammond Drive due to significant road damage.

There are multiple mud slides and washouts above Conley Bridge on North Fork with multiple stranded communities.

Cancelled events:

NOTE: This list is partial, and reflects only the information provided at the time this announcement was posted.

  • 3RHope AlAnon Family Group Meeting

For upcoming events see https://3rtogether.org/calendar/.

What’s open:

NOTE: This list is partial, and reflects only the information provided at the time this announcement was posted.

Government and Schools:

  • Family Healthcare Clinic – No Walk-ins (Virtual Appointments Only)
  • TRUS School Attempting to open tomorrow – NOT guaranteed
  • WHS Open – Can change at anytime
  • No Buses Available for school transport
  • Learning Trails Preschool Closed all week

Businesses:

  • Sierra Subs – Normal hours this week
  • Pizza Factory – Normal hours – So far
  • Gateway – Open – Call before going things may change
  • Brewery – Closed – Hoping for this weekend
  • River View – Kitchen 11-4 Today, Bar Open
  • Mercantile – Open Normal Hours
  • Village Market – Open till 5 or 6

Who to Call:

  • Reporting road issues: (559 624-7000
  • Reporting Flood Damage: (559) 802-9791
  • Current Road Closures: (559) 802-9791
  • Care and Shelter Information: (559) 802-9791
  • Water and Wastewater Systems: (559) 802-9791
  • Returning Home After Flood Information: : (559) 802-9791

For more information, you can also visit: tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/

Sign up for Emergency Alerts To receive emergency alerts directly from the County of Tulare, sign up for AlertTC at https://www.alerttc.com/.

[SOURCE: Tulare County, Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce]