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Sierra Madre police suspend re-entry north of Grandview, warn residents to avoid restricted zones
Summary
Police Chief Barrientos said evacuation orders north of Grandview remain in effect and that entry to those areas is suspended immediately because of safety and enforcement concerns.
Police Chief Barrientos told the meeting that the evacuation order for all areas north of Grandview "remain in effect" and that those areas will stay closed until they are deemed safe for reentry.
Barrientos said law enforcement continues to patrol evacuated areas "to protect properties and ensure public safety," and announced an immediate suspension of entry north of Grandview because officers were being overwhelmed by residents attempting to check on their properties. He asked residents to avoid restricted zones to allow first responders to work efficiently and said more information would be provided later in the afternoon.
Why it matters: restricted access affects residents' ability to check on homes and retrieve possessions, and law-enforcement patrols are intended to reduce safety risks and protect property during active emergency operations.
The chief did not provide a timeline for when reentry might be permitted; he reiterated that closures would remain until officials declared areas safe. He thanked the public for cooperation and said additional updates would follow.
