WOFFORD HEIGHTS, Calif. (KERO) — The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) has closed off the entirety of Wofford Heights and is ordering the town's residents to evacuate.
In an official statement, the KCFD announced the lawful closure of the town located in the Kern River Valley. They are asking all residents of Wofford Heights to leave, as a landslide is "highly likely" given the current weather conditions and observed soil movement. The landslide is considered an "extreme life hazard."
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella. Meanwhile, Animal Services has offered to provide emergency shelter for pets.
Anyone who needs assistance evacuating due to physical limitations is asked to call the Aging and Adult Services Hotline at (855) 264-6565. The hotlines asks that you call before 2:30 p.m., however, as it cannot guarantee assistance after that time.
