New evacuation warning issued: areas of Patterson, Grayson near San Joaquin River
The Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services has issued an evacuation warning for rural Patterson and the Grayson area along the San Joaquin River. It applies to residents and businesses on the east side of Cox Road and Elm Avenue from Grayson Road south to Crows Landing Road.
An evacuation warning is issued for a potential threat to life and/or property, an OES news release said. “Those in the affected area should prepare now to leave at a moment’s notice if the situation becomes worse.”
For those leaving, two shelters are available: The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center, 1649 Las Vegas St. in Modesto, and the Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway in Turlock.
For more information, call 209-552-3880.
Deke Farrow
The Modesto Bee