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Evacuation center at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds An evacuation center has been established for Oroville residents at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, according to the National Weather Service. The address is 2357 Fair St.
Butte County sheriff: “This in NOT A Drill.” 5 p.m. The Butte County Sheriff’ Office released the following statement on Facebook: This is an evacuation order. Immediate evacuation from the low levels of Oroville and areas downstream is ordered. A hazardous situation is developing with the Oroville Dam auxiliary spillway. Operation of the auxiliary spillway has lead to severe erosion that could lead to a failure of the structure. Failure of the auxiliary spillway structure will result in an uncontrolled release of flood waters from Lake Oroville. In response to this developing situation, DWR is increasing water releases to 100,000 cubic feet per second. Immediate evacuation from the low levels of Oroville and areas downstream is ordered. This in NOT A Drill. This in NOT A Drill. This in NOT A Drill.
Officials warn of “imminent failure” at Oroville Dam’s emergency spillway 4:45 p.m.
originally posted by: Naturallywired
Old news? Didn't this happen like 2 says ago?
Well officials said then it was under control, so whats the big deal?
originally posted by: TheLotLizard
a reply to: Naturallywired
If you can read. It says February 12th... so no.
Water started flowing down the spillway into the Feather River early Saturday, with officials continuing to emphasize there was no imminent threat to the public or to the integrity of the dam. "Relatively speaking, it's a small spill," See said, noting that the flow over the emergency spillway is expected to end in the next 38-56 hours. "The lake will actually drop and the spill will cease," he said. The dam is not threatened by these conditions,” said Bill Croyle, acting director of the Department of Water Resources. “These kinds of flows are typical for this kind of runoff period.”
originally posted by: jellyrev
a reply to: Blaine91555
That sounds like response from a government that does not want to alarm anyone that you see in the movies.
Government: "It's all going to be all right." *crosses fingers and prays
originally posted by: Naturallywired
Already posted.
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originally posted by: Naturallywired
Already posted.
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