RAIN IS ON THE WAY.
PLEASE BE PREPARED.
The County encourages all residents to get ready before the rains begin. Historical storm events have caused heavy rains and winds resulting in mudslides, downed trees, flooding, and property damage.
Avoid problems by preparing yourself and your property now!
HOW TO GET READY FOR RAIN
Know Your Flood Risk
Evaluate your property. Where does rain pool? How does runoff drain, and to where? Visit the FEMA Floodplain Program webpage to get answers to these questions. Also get to know your neighborhood's drainage facilities. Flooding can be caused by drainage inlets, gutters, ditches, pipes, over-flowing creeks, or levee breaks.
Prepare For Your Needs
Visit Ready.gov to get your emergency supplies in order. Plan for food, water, medical, and personal comfort needs for each household resident. Plan an evacuation route in case of fast rising water.
Prepare Your Home and Property
Clean gutters. Clear leaves off of nearby storm drains. Make sure pipes and ditches on your property are not obstructed. If you live near a creek, take special precautions.
Find out more about Protecting Your Watershed, Private Creeks, Sandbags.
Report Problems
If you see something that could become a flood hazard, or if you spot water rising on a street, a pipe leaking, or a levee breaching, please notify the County Public Works Department right away.
Call 925-313-7000 or Email
If you see a person in the water, call 911. Don't try to rescue them yourself.
Learn Flood Warning Levels
Knowing how to forecast flooding will help you prepare. Rainfall criteria can help warn us when flooding is more likely to occur. Learn about Flood Forecasting.