Flood Advisory Issued In Dublin, Alameda County

DUBLIN, CA — A National Weather Service Flood Advisory is in effect in Dublin and Alameda County Thursday morning until 11:45 a.m. as heavy rain pounds the area. The National Weather Service estimates that about a half-inch of rain has fallen as of 10:17 a.m., with up to an inch more expected before clearing at around 1 p.m.

The advisory is also in effect in Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The NWS listed Dublin as one of the cities likely to experience flooding.

Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Motorists are advised to avoid flooded streets.

Dublin businesses and residents can pick up sandbags at the City of Dublin Corporation Yard at 5709 Scarlett Court. A self-serve, sandbag filling station is available with sand, shovels, and bags if the pre-filled bags are gone. The city asks that businesses and residents take 10 or fewer.

The Alameda County Public Works Agency also has sandbags available at their Maintenance and Operations Corporation Yard at 4825 Gleason Drive.

Here are a few flood safety tips, courtesy of the CDC and the City of Dublin:

• Gathering at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food and water.
• Have immunization records handy.
• Check your emergency supplies.
• Bring in outdoor items or tie them securely.
• Keep your car fueled and cell phone charged.
• Avoid low-lying areas subject to flooding and don’t drive in flooded areas.
• Never drink flood water. During a water advisory, use only bottled, boiled, or treated water for drinking.
• Listen to boil advisories to know if water is safe for bathing and drinking.
• Use generators at least 20 feet from any doors, windows, or vents to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Clean debris from storm drains.
• Keep garbage cans and cars at least one foot from the curb to avoid blocking stormwater flows.