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ReadyKern Emergency Notification System
Wednesday February 8th, 2017 :: 10:52 p.m. PST

Advisory

Poso Creek Levee Break near Highway 43 and Blankenship Avenue near McFarland

Este es un mensaje de la seguridad. Por favor llame a 2-1-1 para mas informacion en espanol. Gracias. // If you live or work in an area affected by a break in the Poso Creek levee near Highway 43 and Blankenship Avenue near McFarland on Wednesday, February 8th, please pay close attention to this message. // The Poso Creek levee near Highway 43 and Blankenship Avenue near McFarland has failed. The following areas near McFarland may experience flooding: // Pond Road south to Sherwood Avenue, between Wildwood Road and Highway 43. // Your Kern County emergency authorities advise that as a result of the levee failure near Highway 43 and Blankenship Avenue, there is a potential for flooding in this area throughout the night. // Your Kern County emergency authorities recommend that all persons in the affected area remain aware of their surroundings and, if at any time feel at risk, proceed to higher ground. As a safety precaution, do not drive or walk across moving water, mud, or other debris flow. // Please make sure your neighbors are alerted. This message will be updated as the situation requires. // If you have an emergency, call 911. If you have any questions about the content of this message, please contact Kern County Information and Referral Services at 2-1-1. Thank you.

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ReadyKern Emergency Notification System
2601 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93306

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-873-2603

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