Sacramento Residents Advised to Prepare for Winter Weather
As winter approaches, Sacramento officials are urging residents to take proactive steps to prepare for potential weather challenges, including heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding.
Winter weather in Sacramento can bring heavy rain, strong winds, fallen trees, and localized flooding. The City of Sacramento is reminding residents to take simple steps to prepare their homes and neighborhoods as the rainy season approaches (Sacramento City Express). City crews maintain drainage systems, public trees, and streets year-round, but residents are also encouraged to play an active role in storm preparedness. [1]
Residents are advised to use their organics bins during leaf season, which runs from November through January, and to keep piles of leaves and yard waste away from storm drains, bike lanes, and parked vehicles. Additionally, keeping storm drains clear by using a broom or rake when safe is recommended, and residents should never enter standing or moving water to clear a drain (Sacramento City Express). [1]
The City of Sacramento also encourages residents to sign up for emergency alerts through the Sacramento Alert program, which provides notifications about severe weather, flooding, and evacuations (www.cityofsacramento.gov). This system allows residents to receive time-sensitive messages via phone, email, or text, ensuring they are informed about emergencies and other important community news. [2]
Winter weather in Sacramento can bring heavy rain, strong winds, fallen trees, and localized flooding. As the rainy season approaches, the City of Sacramento is reminding residents to take a few simple steps to prepare their homes and neighborhoods (Sacramento City Express). City crews maintain drainage systems, public trees, and streets year-round, but residents also play an important role in preparing for storms. 'Preparing for winter weather is something we can all do together,' said City Manager Maraskeshia Smith. 'Our City crews work year-round to maintain critical infrastructure, but residents also play an important role.' [1]
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Residents are encouraged to use their organics bins during leaf season, which runs from November through January, and to keep piles of leaves and yard waste away from storm drains, bike lanes, and parked vehicles (Sacramento City Express). Keeping storm drains clear is another important step, and when it is safe, residents are advised to use a broom or rake to remove leaves and debris from drains near their homes. Never enter standing or moving water to clear a drain, as this can be dangerous. [1]
The City of Sacramento also encourages residents to sign up for emergency alerts through the Sacramento Alert program, which provides notifications about severe weather, flooding, and evacuations (www.cityofsacramento.gov). This system enables residents to receive time-sensitive messages wherever they specify, such as their home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages, and more. Residents are reminded to keep their profile up to date to ensure they receive accurate and timely information during emergencies. [2]
Winter weather in Sacramento can bring heavy rain, strong winds, fallen trees, and localized flooding. As the rainy season approaches, the City of Sacramento is reminding residents to take a few simple steps to prepare their homes and neighborhoods (Sacramento City Express). City crews maintain drainage systems, public trees, and streets year-round, but residents also play an important role in preparing for storms. Keeping storm drains clear, properly disposing of leaves, signing up for emergency alerts, and knowing who to call when problems arise are simple steps that can help keep neighborhoods safe when storms arrive (Sacramento City Express). [1]
Residents are encouraged to use their organics bins during leaf season, which runs from November through January, and to keep piles of leaves and yard waste away from storm drains, bike lanes, and parked vehicles (Sacramento City Express). When it is safe, use a broom or rake to remove leaves and debris from drains near your home. Never enter standing or moving water to clear a drain. Secure outdoor items by bringing in or securing lawn furniture, decorations, and other loose objects that could be blown around during strong winds (Sacramento City Express). [1]
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The City of Sacramento also encourages residents to sign up for emergency alerts through the Sacramento Alert program, which provides notifications about severe weather, flooding, and evacuations (www.cityofsacramento.gov). Residents can receive time-sensitive messages wherever they specify, such as their home, mobile or business phones, email address, or text messages. It is important to keep your profile up to date to ensure you receive critical information during emergencies (www.cityofsacramento.gov). [2]
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