NEW YEAR'S EVE: HEAVY STORMS & FLOOD ALERT

Please stay off the roads due to heavy rain & localized flooding. If you have to travel, use caution & avoid flooded areas and downed power lines. For more storm safety information, visit https://t.co/uHtGvTlcyA. pic.twitter.com/IH9BosHpi3

— San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (@SF_emergency) December 31, 2022

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch from 10:00 pm December 30 to 10:00 pm December 31. Visit the National Weather Service for updated forecasts.

From the San Francisco Fire Department: 
The flooding in the city is due to too much water being dumped at once. Not due to clogged storm drains. We have seen manhole covers being pushed up and off from the water surge.

There have been multiple mud slides across the city. No injuries I've been made aware of. 

The SFFD is currently dispatched to close to 60 incidents across the city and doing all we can. We are prioritizing life threats and injuries but are doing our best to get to everything. At some incidents there is just nothing to be done until the water stops and is able to start clearing. 

Encourage your constituents to not drive as we've been rescuing people from vehicle across the city. 

New Years Eve Update:
Sign up for AlertSF to receive text alerts about emergencies or significant disruptions. Simply text NYESF to 888-777 or visit alertsf.org.

Wet Weather Safety Tips

For Information in Spanish, Filipino and 中文, visit: sf72.org/hazard/severe-storms

• Prepare for storms by clearing storm water basins, using sandbags, and your finding flash lights and extra batteries. 
• San Francisco Public Works provide up 10 free sandbags leading up to and during severe rainstorms. Sandbags are distributed Monday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Public Work Operations Yard (Marin Street/Kansas Street Gate). Bring proof of address. Sandbags are also sold at many local hardware and home improvement stores.
• If the power goes out, unplug and turnoff appliances. Leave one light on to signal when power is restored.
• If you home/office is prone to flooding, and time permits, move valuable possessions to the upper floors of your home.
• Avoid walking through standing water, even ankle deep.
• Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.
• Stay clear of water that is in contact with downed power lines.
• Sign up for AlertSF by texting your Zip Code to 888-777.
• Call 311 for non-life threatening storm issues. Call 911 for emergencies.

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