Ventura County Braces for Severe Storm with Evacuation Orders

Ventura County residents are facing evacuation orders and warnings ahead of an incoming winter storm expected to bring heavy rain, with mandatory evacuations in the unincorporated Ojai area and evacuation warnings for several other areas. The storm is forecasted to bring prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain, raising concerns about landslides or debris flows. An emergency evacuation shelter has been set up at the Ventura College Gymnasium, and officials are closely monitoring the situation as the storm approaches.