Storm Season Preparedness

With Winter comes wet weather It’s important to keep our storm drains clean and free of obstruction so that stormwater can drain and the City’s street sweeper can do a good job preventing seasonal flooding

Here’s some information about how City staff prepare for and respond to large storms in our area

PREPAREDNESS:

• Seasonal storm drain cleaning

• Stocking sand for sandbags at Ocean View Park

• Having additional staff on standby during predicted large storms

• Coordinating with the Police Department to pre-stage a truck with barricades and signs for quick deployment in case of power outages or other road hazards

ACTION:

• Responding to calls about downed trees, tree limbs, and flooding, and quickly mitigating the worst problems

• Working with the City Arborist and contractors, who manage larger tree issues with consideration of all factors including the health of the tree and protecting people and property

• During the days following a storm, picking up branches and clearing leaves and debris from storm drains

HOW CAN RESIDENTS HELP PREVENT FLOODING?

• Clearing existing trash and leaves from storm drains in your neighborhood Be sure and put these in trash or green waste bins as appropriate

• Do NOT leave leaf piles in the street! It’s against the City code and can clog the street sweeper

• Pick up larger trash and dispose in your waste bins – protect the SF Bay!

Protecting Your Home

• If your home is prone to flooding, use sandbags to prevent water from getting underneath vulnerable doors and around foundations

• Sand for sandbags is generally available at Ocean View Park

• Please contact the Public Works department for information about available sand and sandbags at 1(510) 524-9543

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