Santa Cruz County Profile
Santa Cruz County

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Official account for the government of Santa Cruz County. For questions about county services, call 831-454-2000 (M-F, 8-5). 24/7 at .

Santa Cruz, California
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Visitors, we will welcome you back to Santa Cruz County soon. But please, DO NOT visit us now. Air quality is poor, ash is everywhere, and we’re dealing with an unparalleled catastrophe. This is no time for a day at the beach. Thank you.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Timber. 🌲 Road impacts from this storm could last for a bit in some areas. Check local road conditions at .
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
The storm has caused significant damage throughout the county and along the coast, including heavy damage to piers in Capitola and Seacliff. High tide and large surf is a dangerous combination - avoid the coast.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
This was the first state park in California, and part of our heart. We are devastated.
@SempervirensFnd
Sempervirens Fund
4 years
We are devastated to report that Big Basin State Park, as we have known it, loved it, and cherished it for generations, is gone. Here’s what we know right now - #CZULightningComplex #CaliforniaFire #BigBasin #BigBasinMemories
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
2 years
Ok @KarlTheFog , that’s enough. Sincerely, the Coast.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 months
Coastal flooding is impacting coastal neighborhoods. Please be prepared should an evacuation warning or order be necessary. #SantaCruzCounty AVOID THE COAST.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Among #CZULightingComplex evacuees at the Watsonville Fairgrounds: 164 horses with another 50 on the way, 19 pigs, 302 goats, 20 geese, 3 tortoises and 3 turtles, 12 rabbits, 49 sheep, 4 alpacas 16 dogs and 12 cats, 300 chickens and 2 maras. That, and 1 bison on the way.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has arrived in Santa Cruz County. Vaccine administration to front-line health care workers could begin as early as tomorrow. Thank you all for the sacrifices you’ve made to protect this community. Help is on the way. #Science
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
2 years
#Tsunami activity is evident along the shore, with high tide arriving. Please avoid low-lying areas and move to higher ground. Stay safe!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
We need larger family tents and cases of water. If you can donate, please deliver to the Emeline warehouse, rear of Emeline complex, 1082 Emeline Ave., Santa Cruz.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
Great news! @CALFIRECZU has determined that the #CZULightningFire has been fully extinguished and is at no risk of reigniting. Fire now deemed “controlled.” Thank you!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Please DO NOT bring donations to shelter sites. They are not set up to receive donations. Cash donations are best and can be made to Fire Response Fund at . Thank you!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
More good news. Phew. 🎉 🎉 🎉
@NWSBayArea
NWS Bay Area 🌉
4 years
We have CANCELLED the Red Flag Warning. Stay weather aware as weak cells are still over the North Bay; however, most moisture has moved north of our area and instability has decreased giving us confidence to let the warning expire early. #CAwx
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
2 years
The Tsunami Advisory has been cancelled. Thank you.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Main Street in Soquel. Avoid the area. Residents north of Bates Creek cannot pass. Road crews are working on a solution.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Current status of the San Lorenzo River in downtown Santa Cruz. Text scr911 to 99411 to sign up for CodeRED alerts.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
IF YOU LIVE IN THE BOULDER CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE TOWN OF BOULDER CREEK AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS, EVACUATE NOW. LEAVE SOUTH ON 9 OR EAST ON BEAR CREEK. DO NOT GO NORTH ON 9 OR ALONG 236.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
We have overcome before. We will do it again. #santacruzstrong #sanlorenzovalleystrong
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
. @CALFIRECZU has additional resources on the #CZULightningComplex and has saved numerous homes in the fire zone. They are doing EVERYTHING they can to save lives and property. Please do not go back into evacuation zones -- it ties up critical safety public resources. Thank you!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Thank you to @CAgovernor Newsom for visiting our county and for his commitment to helping the community recover and rebuild.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
The current status of roads throughout Santa Cruz County is ... not good. Avoid travel if at all possible, especially in the San Lorenzo Valley. Check for updates at .
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Somewhere in the Santa Cruz Mountains... #NeverForget
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 months
Rio Del Mar Esplanade is currently flooded. Please avoid the area.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
EVACUATION ORDERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR FELTON GROVE AND PARADISE PARK. PLEASE MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND FOR SAFETY. Check your zone at .
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
LIGHTING COMPLEX FIRE DONATIONS Residents displaced by the CZU August Lightning Complex fires are in urgent need of donations. We ask that all donations be in new condition. Please bring all donations to the Santa Cruz County Warehouse at 1082 Emeline, Santa Cruz. 1/4
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Emergency evacuations underway in Felton Grove. Deputies are in the area. If you live in the neighborhood, please leave now.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
2 years
Did you feel it? Pretty big shaker out of Santa Clara County. Where were you and what happened?
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY Ben Lomond and Lompico must evacuate immediately. If you are unable to stay with friends or family, call the Red Cross at 1-866-272-2237. All areas south of Bear Creek between 9 and 17 and down to the city limits of Santa Cruz are in an evacuation advisory.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
99 percent. Thank you!
@CAL_FIRE
CAL FIRE
4 years
#CZULightningComplex (Includes the Waddell Fire, Warrenella Fire 5-14 Fire, 5-15 Fire, & 5-18 Fire) in various locations across San Mateo & Santa Cruz Counties remains 86,509 acres and 99% contained. In unified command. @CALFIRECZU
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Tremendous. Any other reports of rain out there? ☔️ ☔️ ☔️
@troybble
Troy Lomax
4 years
@NativeSantaCruz raining on the Westside!😎
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Evacuation warnings have been issued for UCSC, Paraside Park and parts of Scotts Valley west of Highway 17. A warning requests residents be on alert for possible evacuations, but does not require further action at this time.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
FELTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
View of the ridge from Highway 9, north of Boulder Creek. Stay safe.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
It’s extraordinarily hot out there and your firefighters at @CALFIRECZU and elsewhere and battling blazes on multiple fronts. Please give them a shout of gratitude if you can. Thank you firefighters!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
There are multiple road impacts due to the #NYEStorm , including a large sinkhole along Glen Haven Rd. Go to to view impacts in your neighborhood.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Travel will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, throughout the county this morning. We are urging people to stay at home if possible.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
For the first time a very long time, active COVID-19 cases in Santa Cruz County are below 100, and there are no cases in local hospitals. Thank you to the nearly 70 percent of you who have received at least one vaccine shot - let's keep the momentum going!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
A vigil will be held Sunday at 2:26 pm outside the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to remember Damon Gutzwiller, 38, who leaves behind a wife and young child, with another on the way.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
Opening soon .... ❤️
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
If you are an evacuee for the #CZULightningFire , a free hotel accommodation may be available to you with proof of residency. Please check the Santa Cruz County Fire Resources website to obtain an application and the list of official shelters.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Mail and in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins today. VOTE!!!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
‼️❄️❄️❄️☃️⛄️⛄️❄️❄️❄️ ‼️
@sfchronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
3 years
Photos from the 1970s by longtime Santa Cruz resident Gustav Erbes show the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk covered in snow Story:
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
PLEASE AVOID TRAVEL IN SAN LORENZO VALLEY UNLESS YOU ARE EVACUATING. BOULDER CREEK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES INCLUDING BROOKDALE SHOULD EVACUATE NOW.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
While we did exceed debris fellow thresholds for rain, we do not have reports of debris flows. Crews are in the fields assessing for safety. Trees did come down overnight, impacting roads. Please allow extra time for travel. .
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
The UCSC campus and Paradise Park are under an evacuation order. No areas within the city of Santa Cruz are under an evacuation advisory or order.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Despite fires, @SHFBSantaCruz will continue food distribution tomorrow at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
💯 💯 💯 🎉 🎉 🎉 🙏
@CALFIRECZU
CAL FIRE CZU
4 years
#CZULightningComplex is 100% contained. Remember, contained is not controlled. We will continue to monitor this fire for smoldering areas.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Due to ongoing significant and potentially life-threatening storm activity that has caused in excess of $10 million in damages with more likely to come, the County of Santa Cruz has declared a local disaster.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Official Santa Cruz County ballot drop boxes look like this, and you may safely leave your ballot here. For a full list of ballot drop box locations, go to . VOTE!!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
UPDATE: Evacuate the vicinity of Davenport south to the city limits. This includes Davenport, Davenport Landing, Coast Road etc. LEAVE NOW. #CZUAugustLightningComplex
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Early this morning, crews opened up one lane of Main Street to local traffic, restoring access to 450 homes. Thank you to the crews who worked more than 24 hours straight to make this temporary repair happen.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Thank you, Flood Watch. You have your good qualities, but let’s take a break OK? It’s not you, it’s us.
@NWSBayArea
NWS Bay Area 🌉
1 year
⚠Flood Watch has been canceled. We'll continue to watch the radar, but only a few lingering showers remain. #CAwx
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Thank you to President Biden, Governor Newsom, FEMA, CalOES and the rest of our state and federal partners who are going above and beyond the call of duty in providing sssistance to the entire Santa Cruz County community as we recover from these storms.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Our hearts are with the town of Pajaro this morning. We stand with you. Nuestros corazones están con el pueblo de Pájaro esta mañana. Estamos contigo.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
No-cost lodging for evacuees may be available through @Airbnb . Visit to enroll and learn more.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
One of our local evacuee Scotts Valley moms had a bit of good news this morning @ThorsonsArena Mom and baby are doing fine. We cant wait to welcome you back home! #CZULightningFire #santacruzstrong
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
SHELTER STATUS UPDATE: We currently have 1600 shelter spots with more coming today. Lakeview Middle School, 2350 E Lake Ave in Watsonville, is OPEN with capacity for 200.
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Santa Cruz County
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
There is NO WAITING at any of our vote centers. See live wait times here. VOTE!!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. IMPACTED RESIDENTS NEED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY.
@CALFIRECZU
CAL FIRE CZU
4 years
EVACUATION ORDERS in SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Evacuations are underway for low-lying areas in Soquel Village, including Soquel Wharf Road. Deputies are going door to door to notify impacted properties.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Scotts Valley and surrounding areas including Pasatiempo, Paradise Park, Cave Gulch may return home. EVACUATION ORDERS HAVE BEEN LIFTED FOR THESE AREAS.
@CALFIRECZU
CAL FIRE CZU
4 years
CZU Lightning Complex Repopulation of areas in Santa Cruz including Scotts Valley @CAL_FIRE @CALFIRE_PIO
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
Did you feel it??? M 4.5 - 8 km NE of Gonzales, California
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Beaches and most parks reopen at midnight. Practice safe physical distancing. Stop the spread. Save lives.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
EVACUATIONS UNDERWAY IN SCOTTS VALLEY. LEAVE NOW. To search for loved ones and report yourself as safe and well, go to . DO NOT RETURN TO EVACUATED ZONES.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
With the exception of UCSC, residents of the city of Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley residents east of Highway 17 are not under evacuation advisories or warnings. We will update you if the situation changes. #CZUAugustLightningComplex
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
We are grateful for your help as well as the assistance of other mutual aid responders, not to mention all the volunteers working on behalf of evacuees. #CZULightningComplex 🙏💕
@MilpitasPD
Milpitas Police
4 years
The night shift #MilpitasPD team deployed in Santa Cruz County as part of the Santa Clara County mutual aid contingent. We are thankful for all the firefighters and first responders currently working to keep everyone safe! #MilpitasStrong #TogetherWeAreBetter
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@CALFIRECZU
CAL FIRE CZU
4 years
AIR OPERATIONS: We have several helicopters making water drops over the #CZULightningComplex and eyes above them to make sure the pilots and crew are safe!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Lakeview Middle School, 2350 E Lake Ave., Watsonville, is open for shelter with outdoor camping and limited indoor capacity. Thank you to @WatsonvilleCity for providing mutual aid in a time of great community need!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
In addition to the County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, an evacuation facility has been opened at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
Need a vaccine? Drive-through Pfizer shots available TODAY until 3 p.m. at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds -- no cost and no appointment necessary. Limited single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccines also available. Bring a friend!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
Great news! Santa Cruz County meets criteria for🟧orange🟧tier status, but must wait one week before moving. We are on track to expand seating capacity, open bowling alleys/indoor pools/outdoor bars, and offer outdoor concerts with modifications on 3/31.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Good morning!! Did you get snow? Post it in the replies. #snow #WinterStorm
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Thank you ⁦ @POTUS ⁩ and ⁦ @CAgovernor ⁩ for approving a major disaster declaration for Santa Cruz and Monterey counties! Residents with damage from Feb. 21 and later are eligible for individual assistance. Visit for more.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
ZAYANTE RESIDENTS EVACUATE NOW.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Due to enormous waves and high tides, the coast is extraordinarily dangerous today. Please avoid. There has been significant damage to piers in Capitola and Aptos, which will remain closed until further notice.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
Due to lower COVID-19 transmission rates, Santa Cruz County will move into the Red Tier under the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy beginning Wednesday, March 10.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
DUE TO DANGEROUS CONDITIONS, PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE COAST
@HolaAdrienne
Adrienne
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Those impacted by the #CZULightningComplex fires may be eligible for benefits assistance. Call the Santa Cruz County Human Services benefits toll-free hotline at 1-888-421-8080. Eligibility restrictions may apply.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
Thanks to @Cal_OES for loaning us a Sno-Cat so @CALFIRECZU and other agencies could verify that critical public safety communications are functioning properly during the winter storms. Couldn’t have climbed the mountain without it!
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Air quality through most of Santa Cruz County is poor. Limit outdoor activity. To check the latest air quality information, go to and stay safe.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
🙌🙌🙌🚒🚒🚒
@CALFIRECZU
CAL FIRE CZU
4 years
Firefighters arrived at scene and quickly contained a 1/2 acre vegetation fire in the lower portion of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz County.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
No-cost lodging for evacuees may be available through @Airbnb . Visit to enroll and learn more.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
Thank you.
@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
3 years
Marin County‘s Urban Search and Rescue Team (Regional Task Force 1) deploying to Santa Cruz for pre-position request due to predicted storm debris flow.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
1 year
President Biden has authorized a major disaster declaration for Santa Cruz County, providing assistance to local governments, nonprofits, families and individuals. See below or start here for assistance: English: Spanish:
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Santa Cruz County
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
7 months
High Surf Advisory in effect until 7 pm with large swells through tomorrow. Be careful along the coast!!
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Santa Cruz County
3 years
COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer) are available at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds until 1 p.m. today. No appointment necessary! First come, first-serve. 100 doses available. Please arrive by 1 p.m., thank you.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
Evacuation orders lifted for all areas. Despite a dozen fires, everyone is able to return home safely. Thank you, @CALFIRECZU !
@CALFIRECZU
CAL FIRE CZU
3 years
UPDATE: Evacuation Orders Lifted in Freedom and Panther Fires Please click the link for details.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
2 years
While we have your attention. ...
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Freezers are designed to stay cold if they lose power. With a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday, here’s a tip: freeze a cup of water tonight. Put a quarter on top. If the quarter is still on top when power comes back, your food is fine.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
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We regret to announce our 11th and 12th deaths due to COVID-19, a white woman in her early 90s, and a black male in his early 70s. Our condolences go out to their families and friends.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
2 years
Large surf and wave run-up are expected to impact the coast throughout the day. Please avoid beach and water activities, including surfing. #Tsunami
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
The #CZUAugustLightningComplex fires are 25,000 acres with multiple damaged structures and no containment, with heavy smoke and unfavorable weather. Residents in upper San Lorenzo Valley should evacuate, while everyone west of Highway 17 should prepare for possible evacuation.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
3 years
An evacuation center has been established at Corralitos Community Church, 26 Browns Valley Rd. If evacuees need assistance with evacuation or other issues, including requesting animal evac, please call 831-454-2181.
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Bring it on!
@NWSBayArea
NWS Bay Area 🌉
4 years
GOES-17 satellite imagery shows stratus along the coast and beginning to push inland thanks to a deepening marine layer. #cawx
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
For those wanting to help with the current crisis we are asking to direct that help in the form of donations to the Santa Cruz Community Foundation #CZULightningFire
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@sccounty
Santa Cruz County
4 years
Santa Cruz County beaches closed through Labor Day weekend. Open 4-8 pm Saturday and Sunday. Crossing allowed to access water. Wear a mask. #StaySafeStayHealthy
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