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Evacuation warning issued for West Point area in Calaveras County

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office says 34 homes in the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River area in West Point are impacted.

CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. — Officials issued an evacuation warning for some residents in Calaveras County after a "potential debris slide."

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office says 34 homes in the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River area in West Point are impacted. 

Residents on Barney Way should prepare to leave in case an evacuation order is issued.

Officials encourage anyone feeling unsafe to evacuate. A flood watch is in effect for the area until late Friday night.

Evacuation shelters have opened up for residents who choose to leave their homes.

  • West Point Community Town Hall at 22283 State Route 26, West Point, CA 95255
  • Mokelumne Hill Elementary School at 8350 State Route 26, Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
  • Dogs and cats can be taken to the Calaveras County Animal Services Shelter at 901 Jeff Tuttle Road, San Andreas and can be called at (209) 754-6866.
  • Large animals can be taken to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds and can be called at (209) 754-6866. 

See a map below for the latest evacuation updates:

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