Watsonville Officials Ask: 'Are You Prepared To Weather The Storm?'

In case of a wet winter, here are some tips and resources to help you and your family prepare and stay safe.

Posted Sat, Dec 14, 2019 at 2:05 pm PT

Posted on December 13, 2019

In case of a wet winter, here are some tips and resources to help you and your family prepare and stay safe.

Keep your property’s drainage clear.
- Develop an emergency/evacuation plan.
- Prepare emergency supplies: non-perishable food, water, flashlights, manual can opener, batteries, battery-operated radio,and a first-aid kit.
- Download the Watsonville Police App on your cell phone to receive flood notifications. NIXLE will eventually be discontinued.
- Sign up for “Code Red” emergency phone notifications at: www.scr911.org/

Help keep storm drains working - clean leaves and debris off of storm drains.
- Report clogged storm drains or major flooding in your area call customer service 768-3133.
- Sandbag areas where water could enter your home.
- Contact PG&E to shut off your power and natural gas if your property is in danger of flooding.

Avoid driving. Do not drive through flooded streets: Turn around, don’t drown.
- Check radio, TV, and Code Red for up to date evacuation routes, shelter locations, and general emergency alerts.
- Areas next to the city’s creeks and the Pajaro River are located within a flood hazard area.

THE CITY OF WATSONVILLEIS READY

SANDBAG LOCATION DURINGHEAVY RAINS

Fire Station #1 (115 Second St)

*Come prepared to fill your own sandbags.

EMERGENCY RESOURCES

MAPS OF OUR FLOOD HAZARD AREAS ARE LOCATED HERE

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