Reminders and Tips for Santa Clara County Residents Dealing with Hazardous Weather

SOUTH BAY, CA -- Rain is in the forecast for the next couple of days, and so the Campbell Police Department has provided some helpful reminders to ensure that you and your families can be prepared for potential flooding and other hazards.

Got sandbags?
If your home is at risk of flooding, you may be able to get sandbags from your city or town's public works department. Or, to find other sandbag locations, call the Santa Clara Valley Water District at (408) 265-2600 or visit http://bit.ly/1I1G88Q. Residents and businesses are limited to 25 sandbags each.

Also, when picking up sandbags, remember to bring something such as a can or shovel to scoop the sand, and dress appropriately.

Power up.
Are you adequately prepared for a power outage? If you don’t own a generator, be sure your mobile phones are charged in case of emergency and you have flashlights on hand with a supply of extra batteries. Contact PG&E for up-to-date information on power outages in your area: (800) 743-5000.

Don’t wait. Communicate.
Don’t wait to formulate an emergency plan for you and your family. What if your family is not together when disaster strikes? The following is a link with plans and instructions: www.ready.gov/make-a-plan.

Slow down, drive carefully.
Exercise caution when driving in the rain and avoid driving through standing water. Be sure to check local traffic reports for highway and road closures. Visit the California Highway Patrol website at https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic or Caltrans website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi.

Check the weather.
Visit the National Weather Service website http://www.weather.gov/for the most accurate weather conditions.

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