Storms are bringing heavy winds and rains for the valleys and significant snowfall in the mountains. The Sacramento Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with local service providers to prepare. Crews are gearing up and additional staff are on alert.
You can gear up around your home and prepare your family and pets as well. Before storms hit, scoop up leaves and debris to reduce gutter and storm drain clogs. Put away lightweight objects in your yards. Check your trees for cracked or uplifted soil on the opposite side of a leaning tree and inspect for cracks in the trunk or at the base of limbs.
What residents can do:
Clear debris from gutters and downspouts
Drive safely and slowly
Keep clear of downed power lines
Monitor local weather forecasts
Tie down or properly store outdoor refuse cans, lawn equipment, decorations
Inventory or create emergency preparedness kits
Do not remove manhole covers
Pet owners check to be sure pets are secure and safe
When to call:
Who to call:
Sacramento County: For downed trees or branches in the roadway: call 311 or
916-875-4311![]( "Call: 916-875-4311")
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For water or drainage issues or localized street flooding: call 916-875-RAIN.
Information on creek levels:
www.stormready.org and follow the link to Stream levels (ALERT)
County Self-Service Sandbag Filling: (Open 24 hours a day, bring your shovel, sand & empty bags will be provided for residents to fill:
County Branch Center, 3847 Branch Center Rd., Sacramento CA 95827: OPEN
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Station #112, 6801 34th St., North Highlands CA 95660: OPEN
Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale CA 95662: OPEN
Westside Park, 6555 West 2nd St., Rio Linda CA 95673: OPEN TUESDAY 12/9
Jose P. Rizal Community Center, 7320 Florin Mall Dr., Sacramento CA 95823: OPEN TUESDAY 12/9
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Station #106, 2200 Park Towne Cir., Sacramento CA 95825: OPEN TUESDAY 12/9
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