via Sacramento County Emergency/Preparedness:
A severe storm is coming and will be 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 for the storm. The storm may cause power outages, localized flooding, downed trees and/or power lines. 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 the storm hits, 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:
- Roadway is blocked- cannot pass through (trees on private property are owners responsibility)
- Localized flooding
- Down power lines
- Gutters/streets flooded making it unsafe to pass or clear
Who to call:
For downed trees or branches in the roadway: call 311 or 916-875-4311.
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)
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Station #112, 6801 34th St., North Highlands CA 95660: OPEN
Westside Park, 6555 West 2nd St., Rio Linda CA 95673: OPEN TUESDAY 12/9
Information on emergency preparedness, general information: www.sacramentoready.org
Other Utility Information:
City of Sacramento residents: For localized street flooding, downed trees/branches in the roadway: 3-1-1 or 916-264-5011.
For Sewer issues: 916-875-6730.
For life threatening emergencies, contact 911.
For electrical power outages in Sacramento County contact SMUD at 1-888-456-7683 or PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
Contact Info: Chris Andis, Communication and Media
