Encinitas Braces For Stormy Weather This Thanksgiving Week

From the City of Encinitas:

11/26/2019

Encinitas, CA – Another round of drenching rainfall is expected to hit the San Diego County region starting on Wednesday, November 27th and lasting through the afternoon of Friday, November 29th. The City of Encinitas is making preparations for what could be damaging rainstorms and an expected king tide at 8:49 a.m. on November 27th.

Sandbags and sand are available for interested residents (limit 10 bags per resident) behind Fire Station 3 located at 801 Orpheus Avenue, and at the City’s Public Works Yard located at 160 Calle Magdalena, where a limited number of pre-filled bags are available while supplies last. Residents will need to fill their own bags until they run out. Shovels are provided for residential use and must not be removed from the site. Area hardware stores may have sandbags available as well.

If roads become impassible and closed due to flooding, City staff will put signage up indicating detour routes. Please drive safely and use the detour route.

City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. However, the City will have Public Works staff working to assist with debris management, downed trees, and flooding. For after-hours emergencies, please contact the Public Works Department at (760) 633-2922. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

Below are some steps residents can take to help prepare for the storm:

• Listen to local radio and TV stations for the latest information and updates. Stay informed about weather conditions and listen to the advice of local officials.
• Check your emergency kit and replenish any items missing or in short supply. Keep it nearby.
• Check the gutters and storm drains on your property to be sure they are clear of leaves and debris.
• Stay off the roads if possible. If you have to drive, check your windshield wipers and replace them if necessary, before the storm.
• Turn around, don’t drown. If driving on a flooded road, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water.
• Be especially cautious at night when it’s harder to see roads, debris, and flood danger.

This press release was produced by the City of Encinitas. The views expressed here are the author’s own.