January 4, 2023 – The Monterey County Sheriff's Office reports the following. Evacuation Warning issued for areas of Pajaro Community starting 1/4/2023 at 8:00 A.M.

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has issued an Evacuation Warning for areas of the Parajo Community to go into effect 1/4/2023, at 8:00 A.M. until further notice due to the incoming storm. The following zones are under an Evacuation Warning:

Zone B-003 which includes areas: South of Pajaro River; North of the Union Pacific Railroad; East of Allison Rd; West of Hayes Rd & Union Pacific

Zone B-005 which includes areas: South of Pajaro River; North of Matiasevich Lane; East of the Union Pacific Railroad; West of Allison Rd

Zone B-006 which includes areas: South of Pajaro River; North of Salinas Rd; East of the Union Pacific Railroad; West of Salinas Rd

Zone B-007a which includes areas: South of Bishop St; North of Union Pacific Railroad; East of Allison Rd; West of the Union Pacific Railroad

Zone B-0012a which includes areas: South of Pajaro River; North of Trafton Rd; East of McGowan Rd; West of Highway 1

To view an Evacuation Map: https://bit.ly/3Za0Xc0

If you are in an Evacuation Warning Zone prepare to leave. Be ready to leave if an evacuation order is issued. Gather essential items now to be ready to go. If you feel unsafe, do not wait for an evacuation order, leave immediately. Check with your neighbors to ensure they have been made aware of this alert.

Source: Monterey County Sheriff's Office