County of Monterey Debris Flow Evacuation Warning Lifted For Areas Of River Road and the Dolan Burn Scar
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/21
2:00pm
WHAT: The Flash Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service for the River Fire, Carmel Fire, and
Dolan Fire Burn Scars has expired. The County of Monterey has lifted the Evacuation Warnings for
areas of River Road in Salinas, CA and the Dolan Fire Burn Scar.
WHEN: December 14, 2021 effective immediately
WHERE: Evacuation Warning Lifted:
• Pine Canyon Rd, Salinas CA, including: Trimble Hill, Mesa Rd, Manzanita Way, Wildwood
Way, Redding Dr, Belmont Circle, and the southwest end of Berry Drive.
• Limekiln Rd, Salinas CA
• 800 Block of River Rd, Salinas CA
• Dolan Fire Burn Scar
NOTE: Highway 1 is closed at Deetjen's Big Sur Resort (Postmile 42.1) and Ragged Point and will remain
closed until further notice.
DEFINITIONS: • Evacuation Warning(s)/Order(s) Lifted: The formal announcement of lifting warnings or
orders in an area currently under evacuation.
• Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. This area is
lawfully close to public access.
• Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require
additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
• Debris Flows: Debris flows are fast-moving masses of mud, rocks, boulders, trees and
sometimes homes or vehicles. They move quickly and are often deadly to those in their
path. The only way to avoid debris flows is to move to safety prior to any debris flow
event.
SAFETY
MESSAGE:
The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current incident conditions. Please continue to adhere to
road closure. If at any time you feel unsafe, please call 9-1-1.
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