Burlingame Prepares for Major Storm, Offers Residents Sandbags

The following alert is from the SMC Alert System:

A large winter storm is expected to make landfall in Burlingame sometime late Wednesday night into Thursday morning and continue for about 24 hours. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast.

Secure any items that could be blown by high winds. Prepare by having extra flashlight batteries in the event of power outages. Have food and water on hand. Be alert for mudslides, and wires and trees down when driving.

Sandbags are available at the following location:
Parking Lot: On California Dr. at Juanita Ave.

Visit the following websites for additional preparedness information:

www.nws.noaa.gov/os/water/tadd/
www.smcsheriff.com click on Homeland, then Area Office of Emergency Services
www.water.ca.gov/ca-flood-preparedness/

Please share this information with friends and neighbors who may not subscribe toSMC Alerts, and encourage them to sign up.