County advises residents to prepare for storms
Fom the county:
The National Weather Service is forecasting rain, heavy at times, for the next several days from Tuesday evening through Thursday. Experts are also forecasting the possibility of snow at high elevations. The National Weather Service is issuing a flash flood watch effective Tuesday evening for all inland and mountain areas. Therefore San Bernardino County is advising residents in and below areas that have burned in recent years to be aware of and prepare for the possibility of flooding. Other low-lying areas near and adjacent to watercourses may experience localized flooding.
County Public Works crews will monitor weather conditions around the clock for the duration of the storms. Crews have checked the Flood Control Channels in the Chino Hills area and they are clean and clear in preparation for any storms. The county has several electronic message boards that will be put in place to advise residents and holiday visitors of the impending storm possibilities.
Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings and approaching weather systems. They are also urged to review and update their emergency and evacuation plans, and if roads leading away from their property are in danger of being washed out, to identify the nearest high ground. Heavy thunderstorms can develop quickly and county crews may not have time to organize formal door-to-door evacuations.
Residents are advised to stay clear of flood control debris basins and channels. Persons can be swept away by a surge of water run off, mudflow, or debris flow. These areas are also dangerous when it is not raining as persons may become trapped in mud and debris by venturing onto what may appear to be stable soil. Do not drive where water is over the road as floodwaters can rise rapidly and sweep a car and its occupants away.
The San Bernardino County Flood Area Safety Task Force (FAST) is staying in close contact with the National Weather Service on the subject of developing storm conditions. FAST members include officials from various County departments, cities, and state and federal emergency agencies.
The public can obtain information on storm conditions by accessing the San Diego National Weather Service (NWS) website at http://www.weather.gov/sandiego. Information on sandbags and other disaster preparedness measures is accessible through the county web page at www.sbcounty.gov/floodinfo by clicking on "Sandbag Information" and "Flood Control Home". Recorded information is available by calling (909) 355-8800.
NWS is predicting snow in the local mountains. Visitors and residents driving into the mountains should be prepared with chains and necessary supplies for snow conditions and possible road closures.
Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings and approaching weather systems. They are also urged to review and update their emergency and evacuation plans, and if roads leading away from their property are in danger of being washed out, to identify the nearest high ground. Heavy thunderstorms can develop quickly and county crews may not have time to organize formal door-to-door evacuations.
Residents are advised to stay clear of flood control debris basins and channels. Persons can be swept away by a surge of water run off, mudflow, or debris flow. These areas are also dangerous when it is not raining as persons may become trapped in mud and debris by venturing onto what may appear to be stable soil. Do not drive where water is over the road as floodwaters can rise rapidly and sweep a car and its occupants away.
The San Bernardino County Flood Area Safety Task Force (FAST) is staying in close contact with the National Weather Service on the subject of developing storm conditions. FAST members include officials from various County departments, cities, and state and federal emergency agencies.
The public can obtain information on storm conditions by accessing the San Diego National Weather Service (NWS) website at http://www.weather.gov/sandiego. Information on sandbags and other disaster preparedness measures is accessible through the county web page at www.sbcounty.gov/floodinfo by clicking on "Sandbag Information" and "Flood Control Home". Recorded information is available by calling (909) 355-8800.
NWS is predicting snow in the local mountains. Visitors and residents driving into the mountains should be prepared with chains and necessary supplies for snow conditions and possible road closures.
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