NEWS RELEASE: Beale recieves flood evacuees

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  • By Staff Sgt. Bobby Cummings
  • 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs
BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  As of 7:30 p.m. yesterday, Beale Air Force Base opened its gates to support the local communities. This was an immediate and emergency action to support a portion of the 180,000 evacuees of the Oroville Dam emergency situation. Beale has received approximately 400 evacuees. Efforts today are to transition those requiring long term and specialized care to a Red Cross designated location. Efforts are being coordinated through the California Office of Emergency Services. Beale continues to provide shelter and support to local community partners and citizens. Please contact the Beale AFB Emergency Family Action Center at (530)-634-5627 for information regarding those sheltered in on-base facilities.