Update 1:35 p.m. Friday: The Tulare County Sheriff has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Silver City and Mineral King, effective immediately, due to the Sequoia Complex Fire.
Mandatory evacuation means an immediate threat to life safety and property; all residents must evacuate the area.
The temporary evacuation points are at the Exeter Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah in Exeter and the Porterville College football stadium at 100 E College Ave in Porterville.
Displaced persons should call 2-1-1 and/or 1-800-RED-CROSS to obtain shelter; for those who have RVs/trailers to park, please also call 2-1-1.
If you are an older individual who may need assistance evacuating, call 1-800-321-2462.
As you are able, please evacuate your domestic animals with you. Bring livestock to either the Woodlake Lions Club Rodeo Grounds or the Porterville Fairgrounds
If you need shelter for your domestic animals, call Tulare County Animal Shelter Manager Cassandra Heffington, Manager, at (559) 679-6222, the shelter location is 14131 Avenue 256, Visalia and staff are there to assist you.
If you have to evacuate your property and leave animals behind, please fill out this online form and Tulare County Animal Services will contact you between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to coordinate care for your animals.
