SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – There is currently no estimate when 2,000 residents in an unincorporated community of Monterey County can return home.
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Residents of Pajaro, a town located on the south bank of the Pajaro River, were displaced from their homes late last week after a levee burst, flooding the community.
Some residents who initially refused to leave are now asking to be rescued. High water vehicles have been patrolling the area, rescuing people throughout the day Tuesday while another atmospheric river rained down on the Bay Area.
"Our focus has been preservation of life and safety for all individuals that are in flood zones," said Monterey County Administrative Officer Sonia De La Rosa.
Crews are working around the clock to repair the levee, but admit it could take weeks before the 400 foot section that was washed away can be made impermeable.
Nearly 15 feet of rocks and material has been placed along 30 feet of the gap, but the final portion will take the longest to complete.
A second breach of the levee burst Sunday night, but surprisingly it has been helping as it allows flood waters to wash back into the river.
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