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Beale Receives Flood Evacuees

By Staff Sgt. Bobby Cummings, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs / Published February 13, 2017

A family gets settled into an emergency shelter following the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale provided evacuees with shelter, food, and water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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A family gets settled into an emergency shelter following the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale provided evacuees with shelter, food, and water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

The 9th Security Forces Squadron coordinates with the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office to provide evacuees shelter in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 12, 2017. Beale hosted approximately 400 evacuees from surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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The 9th Security Forces Squadron coordinates with the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office to provide evacuees shelter in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 12, 2017. Beale hosted approximately 400 evacuees from surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

An evacuee and his dog exit a bus on Beale Air Force Base, California, during the Oroville spillway evacuation notice Feb. 13, 2017. Beale provided evacuees with shelter, food, and water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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An evacuee and his dog exit a bus on Beale Air Force Base, California, during the Oroville spillway evacuation notice Feb. 13, 2017. Beale provided evacuees with shelter, food, and water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

Staff Sgt. Justyn Guthier, 9th Force Support Squadron sports program manager, checks in an evacuee in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 12, 2017. Beale provided evacuees with shelter, food, and water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Staff Sgt. Justyn Guthier, 9th Force Support Squadron sports program manager, checks in an evacuee in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 12, 2017. Beale provided evacuees with shelter, food, and water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing opened a shelter to provide those affected by the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale hosted approximately 400 evacuees from surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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The 9th Reconnaissance Wing opened a shelter to provide those affected by the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale hosted approximately 400 evacuees from surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

Col. Danielle Barnes, 9th Mission Support Group commander, briefs a group of Airmen in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale hosted approximately 400 evacuees from surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Col. Danielle Barnes, 9th Mission Support Group commander, briefs a group of Airmen in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale hosted approximately 400 evacuees from surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

Airman 1st Class Ehiku Nunes-Lopez, 9th Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, makes food for evacuees in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale provided evacuees with shelter, food, and water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Airman 1st Class Ehiku Nunes-Lopez, 9th Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, makes food for evacuees in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale provided evacuees with shelter, food, and water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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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. We have received approximately 400 evacuees. Our efforts today are to transition those requiring long term and specialized care to a Red Cross designated location. Our efforts are being coordinated through the California Office of Emergency Services. Beale Air Force Base continues to provide shelter and support to our local community partners and citizens. Please contact the Beale Air Force Base Emergency Family Action Center for information regarding those sheltered in our facilities, (530)-634-5627.