San Mateo County Storm Watch
I received this information from a friend and thought I would share. Although it pertains to information in regards to South San Francisco, there are some great tips on how to be prepared in case of emergency.
This is a hazardous winter weather alert. Beginning Sunday and continuing through the rest of the week…a series of strong storms are expected to roll across the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Regions. The first storm is forecast to bring substantial rain across the Bay Area Sunday into Monday. Additional storms are then expected for much of next week. During the next seven days 10 to 20 inches of rain are expected to fall in the coastal mountains and 8 to 15 inches in the inland valleys and foothills. Due to many days of rainfall local flooding could occur. In addition, the storms beginning Tuesday or Wednesday are likely to also produce strong gale force winds that could cause property damage and power outages. Depending upon the intensity and duration of the rainfall coupled with a high tide localized flooding could occur in the low lying areas of SSF (San Mateo Ave. Airport, etc.).
This is the strongest storm of its type that has hit SSF for several years IF the forecasters are correct in their assessments!
Remember Your Winter Storm Guidelines
Encourage your family members and/or employees to listen to the radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for weather reports and emergency information http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
Make sure your family and coworkers know what to do if the power goes out
Ensure that a portable radio and flashlights are on hand with extra batteries (avoid the use of candles-fire hazard!)
Keep plastic sheeting, heavy duty garbage bags (emergency raincoats), scissors and duct tape on hand to cover broken windows or to seal leaks
First-aid supplies, including prescription medicines should also be readily available
Have emergency water and food available (food should be of the “ready to eat” type such as energy bars, etc.)
Make sure the gas gauge on the family car and work vehicles is at least 3/4 full
Have some cash on hand in the event you need to spend an unexpected night away from home (automatic bank teller/ credit card machines often go out of service when there is a power outage)
Prearrange for a friend/neighbor to check on the family if you or your coworkers get stuck at work and can’t get home
Avoid driving if at all possible. If you or your coworkers must drive, leave early to allow for slick roads and traffic detours
Remember that if you use Comcast or a cable company for telephone/internet access if a power outage occurs, you and your family or employees will have to use a cell phone to make calls.
Remember that if the cell phone system gets overload for them to use the SMS messaging capability that most phones now have (text messaging)
Public Works has placed additional sand bags for citizens and businesses to pick-up in its front parking lot on North Canal and has also prepositioning street barricades and signs in areas of the City where flooding has occurred in the past (South Linden, South Canal, South Maple, Beacon, Shaw Areas, Airport beneath the RR overpass, South Airport at the Conference Center, Produce Ave.). The Fire Department is prepared to staff an extra fire engine in anticipation of increased call volume for hazardous condition and equipping one of its 4 wheel drive support vehicles with sump pumps, water vacuums, and other dewatering equipment in the event you may need assistance clearing flooded basements, etc. Attached to this e-mail is the most recent infrared satellite picture of the storms approaching the West Coast. To report flooding call 650 877-8550. To report an emergencies or need assistance with flooding in a business call 9-1-1.
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Nicole,
I have been checking drains and outlets. Keep a flashlight handy in case the power goes out!
No, I won’t say, “Stay Dry”!
Brian Boisson
Great tips – and tomorrow’s storm is supposed to be another big one! How about that hail and thunder this afternon!
This is great emergency information! Thanks!