Gillespie Field Airport Opens Horse Camp For Evacuees

Gillespie Field Airport in El Cajon has opened a new “Horse Camp” at Weld and Cuyamaca to handle the large livestock being evacuated around the County.

Donations of cots, blankets, pillows (new) and sleeping bags are also being requested.

Directions:

Approaching the El Cajon area from downtown on 8-East, take the Johnson Avenue exit. At the signal light, turn left on Johnson and pass stoplights at Fletcher Parkway and Bradley Avenue. Make a left on Bradley Avenue, a right on Cuyamaca, and then a left on Weld Blvd. The animal evacuation shelter will be on the right hand side of the road.

Traveling from the East on Hwy 67, exit at Bradley Avenue and make a left turn, crossing over the bridge. Stay on Bradley Avenue until you come to Cuyamaca and then turn right on Cuyamaca, and left on Weld Blvd. The animal evacuation shelter will be on the right hand side of the road.