New River Overflow

Location: brawley, new river, cattle call park

Category: Water

Description:

The information below was shared with local media this afternoon and we expect some media to attend the media opportunity at 3:15pm this afternoon at Cattle Call in Brawley. Maria Peinado Imperial County Storm Response Update Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 The Office of Emergency Services reported this morning that the New River has overflowed and has spilled water in an area East of Brawley. The water overflow from the New River has covered a portion Cattle Call Park including the West Parking Lot in the Cattle Call Arena. This overflow into the New River was a result of the increased water that flowed into the drains due to the region’s July 30th storm. The City of Brawley has closed all access to pedestrians and vehicles to the Brawley Cattle Car Park. The Park will remain closed until the water recedes and has dried and the area is cleared by Imperial County Environmental Health. How soon the Park will reopen will depend on local weather conditions. County Officials are working closely with City of Brawley and the Imperial Irrigation District staff to monitor the water overflow and assess other areas that could potentially have water overflow. ROAD CLOSURES: Rutherford Road in Brawley is now open Larson Road between Forrester Rd and Austin Rd is now closed. Media Opportunity : Imperial County and City of Brawley officials will be available this afternoon, Wednesday 8/1/2012 for credentialed media that have questions related to New River overflow and the local efforts in response to this week’s storm. Location: Willard Road, Brawley , CA (right above Brawley Cattle Call Arena) Time: 3:15pm.