Town Of Fairfax: Storm Warning: Substantial Rain And Stronger Winds Expected Sunday And Monday

Press release from the Town of Fairfax:

October 23, 2021

Storm WarningPG&E Meteorology is predicting continued showers Friday and Saturday with substantial rain and stronger winds expected Sunday and Monday. Rainfall could exceed 10.00” over the storm event in the higher elevations, with well over 3.00” in the elevated Bay Area terrain and mountains of the South. Maximum wind gusts across the valley floor will reach up to 45-55 mph with elevated terrain gusts between 55-65 mph.Please use this link to check for Outage location and estimated times of restoration: Current and Future OutagesBefore a Storm

• Check your property for clogged drains, gutters, and drainage pipes
• Check your roof downspouts to make sure that storm water is directed away from foundations
• Deploy sandbags to deflect runoff from areas of your property that have been prone to flooding
• Help prevent storm drain blockages by clearing leaves and other debris from street gutters
• Check to see if storm drain inlets on the street and near your property are clear of leaves and debris
• Develop an emergency plan with your family and practice it
• Create a go bag in case you need to evacuate on short notice
• Sign up for Alert Marin to receive emergency alerts by cellular phone call, text message, or email

During a Storm

• Call 9-1-1 or text to 9-1-1 (https://www.townoffairfax.org/text-to-911/) if you come across a downed tree or live wires; do not attempt to move any wires from the roadway or your property
• Remove accumulated leaves or debris from storm drains on your street if you can do so safely
• Report blocked storm drains to the Department of Public Works via online form or by calling (415) 453-0291 or to the Police non-emergency line at (415) 453-5330.

Public Works maintains one location where residents can fill sandbags. The Town provides shovels and bags, but residents are required to fill their own bags. Sand and bags can be found at the Bank Street bin in the elevated parking lot west of the Skate Park.If you see significant runoff on a slope that is not typically used for drainage, it could be due to a blockage or diversion of water from its regular course somewhere upstream. Please report these instances to via online form or by calling (415) 453-0291 or to the Police non-emergency line at (415) 453-5330.If you feel that the situation constitutes an emergency, please call9-1-1.

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