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January 7, 2017 - The Mariposa County Sheriff Department reports a mandatory evacuation notice for Yosemite Valley (Only) has been issued.

All non-essential personnel are directed to evacuate the Valley by 4:00 P.M. today. 

This decision was made based on high projected water levels and the high likelihood of utility system failures. 

NPS personnel and their families must contact Chip Griffin at 372-0814 or John Dill at 372-4637, or john_dill@nps.gov, to communicate your evacuation plan and contact information. 

Questions about available Red Cross shelters and evacuation assistance may also be answered at these numbers.

Information about reopening of the Valley will be through park web sites and the park's Rapid Notify program.
Source: Mariposa County Sheriff Department