Evacuation Order on Bayshore Avenue

EVACUATION ORDER - 9/22/24 at 9:53 a.m.

VC Alert: Bayshore Ave. & Marina Park Evacuation Order 9/22/2024

This is an important message from the Ventura Police Department. Due to potentially dangerous levels of hydrocarbon vapors, your area is now under a MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER along Bayshore Avenue. Please leave the area as soon as you can.

Este es un mensaje importante del Departamento de Policía de Ventura. Su área ahora se encuentra bajo una ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN OBLIGATORIA debido a niveles potencialmente peligrosos de vapores de hidrocarburos. Por favor abandone el área tan pronto como pueda.

Evacuation Warning - 9/22/24 at 10:33 a.m.

An additional VCALERT message was sent at 10:33 to 4048 residents south of Seaward, west of Harbor, and north of Schooner, placing the area under an EVACUATION WARNING.

This is an important message from the Ventura Police Department. Potentially dangerous levels of hydrocarbon vapors have been detected on Bayshore Ave. Your area is now under an Evacuation Warning. An additional EVACUATION ORDER message will be sent if an evacuation is required. If you require additional time to evacuate, it is recommended that you leave the area now.

Este es un mensaje importante del Departamento de Policía de Ventura. Se han detectado niveles potencialmente peligrosos de vapores de hidrocarburos en Bayshore Ave. Su área ahora está bajo una Advertencia de Evacuación. Se enviará un mensaje de ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN adicional si se requiere una evacuación. Si necesita tiempo adicional para evacuar, se recomienda que abandone el área ahora.

Incident update Pierpont area (previously named the "Bayshore Incident.")

An underground contamination source near Monmouth Way, between Harbor and Pierpont Boulevards, has been identified as the cause of a hazardous materials incident that occurred in the Pierpont neighborhood on September 19, 2024. A gasoline substance was found to have leaked from a nearby property into the sewer line. The property owner is investigating and isolating the exact cause and location of the leak.

Ventura Water crews continue repairing a 300-foot section of the sewer line impacted by the leak. Road closures remain in effect at Monmouth Way and the southbound 101 exit. Repairs are anticipated to be completed by Monday, September 23, 2024. Read the full press release.

Previous Update

Evacuation orders and warnings were lifted as of September 19, 2024, at 5:56 p.m. Read the Ventura City Fire press release.

All Evacuation Warnings, Evacuation Orders, and Shelter-in-Place orders for the Pierpont Area have been lifted. Crews are still working in the areas. Please exercise caution as you drive home.

Se han levantado todas las advertencias de evacuación, órdenes de evacuación y órdenes de refugio en el lugar para el área de Pierpont. Las cuadrillas todavía están trabajando en las áreas. Tenga cuidado al conducir a casa.

Crews from Ventura Water and first responders remain in the area as the cause of this incident remains under investigation.

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