| ANAHEIM, CA - (November 16, 2008) - Effective Sunday, November 16 at 8:00 a.m. the mandatory evacuation areas in Anaheim have been lifted with the exception of the following areas:
REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
- Woodcreek Road at Santa Ana Canyon Road and includes Woodcove Drive, Timberline Drive, Whitewater Drive and Cliffside Drive, the entire Cascade Apartment Complex.
- Laurel Tree Drive north of Canyon Vista Drive.
- Beachtree Court closed at Canyon Vista Drive.
- Morningstar Drive is closed between Canyon Vista Drive and Sunnyhill Way.
- Oak Canyon east of Running Springs Drive.
Residents in the effected areas may call 714-765-4333 or visit the Katella High School shelter located at 2200 E. Wagner for additional information. A map will be posted at www.anaheim.net. Please visit www.anaheim.net, tune in to channel 3 (local only) or call 714-765-4333 for continual updates.
SHELTER AND CARE The Katella High School shelter remains open (2200 E. Wagner)
HOTEL INFO. FOR DISPLACED RESIDENTS The following hotels are offering rooms to displaced residents at a discounted rate.
Anabella Hotel 1030 W. Katella Avenue 714-905-1050
Roadway Inn 2145 S. Harbor Boulevard 714-251-6262 The Ramada Maingate 1650 S. Harbor Blvd. 714-772-0440 Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060 more city news
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