Weather
Incoming Winter Storm Preparations for Laguna Beach
An incoming winter storm will bring rain and wind to Laguna Beach on Tuesday, December 14.
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – Tomorrow, Tuesday December 14th, Southern California is expected to be impacted by a strong winter storm which will bring intermittent periods of heavy rain. Laguna Beach is under a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory tomorrow. Residents should expect 1-1.5 inches of rain along with 25 mph sustained winds and gusts up to 45 mph. Please take additional measures to protect properties in the event flooding occurs. The City of Laguna Beach asks that you review and implement your emergency plans for this weather event. Residents can pick up fillable sandbags at any fire station for free, however residents must provide their own sand. Downtown businesses should ensure they have ready access to the flood gates should they need to be deployed.
What should you do now?
- Clean your gutters and trim your trees. Drought-stressed trees may be more likely to shed limbs during severe storms.
- Stay informed on up-to-date weather information.
- Plan for a power outage. Know where your flashlights and spare batteries are. Be sure your 72-hour emergency kit is stocked in case there is an extended outage.
- Plan for flooding. Keep sandbags on hand to control flooding around your house. They are available at Laguna Beach fire stations. They're free, however you must provide your own sand. If your business has a flood gate, be sure you know where it is and how to use it.
- Have an evacuation plan and an evacuation list so you know what to grab if you must leave in a hurry.
- Make a family emergency plan in case you're not together when a storm hits, or authorities issue a flood warning.
- Keep important numbers written down in your wallet in case you are separated from your phone.
- Make sure your car is rain ready. Check your tires, car battery, headlamps, and windshield wipers. Keep your gas tank full. Talk to your neighbors. Know their plans, too, so you can help if necessary. Elderly neighbors, those with small children, or disabled residents may need extra help in severe situation.
