1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Javie, and I am reaching out to share a concern regarding the potential challenges of evacuating Santa Clarita during wildfires. As you may know, the city has limited major evacuation routes—primarily Interstate 5, State Route 14, and State Route 126. While these are critical for residents during emergencies, I worry that these three routes alone may not be sufficient to handle the heavy traffic that would occur during a large-scale evacuation. The potential for gridlock could create unsafe conditions for residents trying to escape. I believe this issue deserves more attention, especially as wildfires become more frequent and severe due to climate change. I would love to hear your thoughts on potential solutions, such as improving evacuation infrastructure, implementing contraflow traffic systems during emergencies, or exploring additional routes to enhance accessibility. If there are any community initiatives, plans, or meetings regarding this issue, I would be grateful for the opportunity to participate and help raise awareness. Please let me know if there’s a good time to discuss this further or if there are resources available to learn more. Thank you for your time and your dedication to our community’s safety. I look forward to your response.