San Leandro Guide To Street Flooding, Storm Damage

SAN LEANDRO, CA — While one atmospheric river has already flowed through the Bay Area, showers are still possible and another major storm is heading our way in the days ahead, according to the National Weather Service.

The Public Works Department offers these tips.

• Check drainage systems and remove debris as necessary.
• Collect and properly dispose of heavy leaf falls before storms.
• Remove leaves and debris from storm drain inlets with a rake or shovel.
• Join Adopt A Drain to regularly check the drain closest to your house. The City offers a limited supply of tools to adopters to keep inlets clear.
• Use sandbags and plastic sheeting to protect flood-prone entrances to homes. Sand and Bags are available during regular business hours at the Public Works Service Center, 14200 Chapman Road or 24 hours a day at Fire Station # 12, 1065 143rd Ave. Limit ten bags per San Leandro household. Remember to bring your own shovel.
• Drive slowly and carefully, particularly where water has accumulated on roadways.
• Keep up on the latest weather information. The City of San Leandro posts emergency information on the local radio channel AM 1610.

Tree crews will respond to downed trees and limbs based on the seriousness of the hazard. During a storm, priority is given to removing trees and limbs from streets and sidewalks.

Crews will also prioritize street tree and limb removal from homes, cars, and power lines.

However, "Property owners are reminded that clean-up of privately owned trees and branches is the owner's responsibility, whether the clean-up is on the owner's property or neighboring property, including City property," the police department said in a statement. "Property owners should contact private tree trimming/removal companies, their insurance companies, and utilities directly if their private tree falls and causes damage to their property. Private trees should be properly trimmed and maintained in advance of storm season to prevent tree failure and serious damage to private property during storms."

City trees that have fallen on private property are the responsibility of the City to clear.

Report flooding or downed trees or limbs

If you experience emergency flooding or if a downed tree or limb causes a hazard, use the following contact numbers:

• During regular business hours — 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday — call the Public Works Department at 510-577-3440 Public Works Department
• After hours and on weekends and holidays, call Police Dispatch at 510-577-2740 Police Dispatch
• Do not call 911 to report flooding unless rising water poses an immediate threat to life or safety

Report a power outage

For PG&E power outages, report it on the weisite or phone the company at 1-800-743-5002.