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Preparing for an Incoming Winter Storm

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The Alameda County Public Works Agency has some practical tips for ensuring you are prepared for...

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Preparing for the El Niño Winter Season

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The Alameda County Public Works Agency has some practical tips for how you can prepare yourself...

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Did you know you can fight local flooding in...

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You can fight localized flooding by keeping a rake handy to remove leaves and other debris from...

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Did you know flooding conditions can occur very...

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Flooding conditions can occur very quickly. Be aware of rising water and be cautious and ready...

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Did you know it’s safer to drive on a major...

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Did you know it’s safer to drive on a major transportation corridor than a rural road during a...

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Did you know wet roads can quickly turn to...

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A cold front typically follows storm event? Be extra cautions because wet roads can quickly turn...

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Did you know flooding conditions can occur very...

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Flooding conditions can occur very quickly. Be aware of rising water and be cautious and ready...

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Did you know it’s extremely important to obey...

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Obey the barricade(s) and don’t attempt to move the barricades or attempt to drive around them....

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What should you do if you encounter standing...

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Don’t attempt to through the water. It could be much deeper than it appears. Just 2’ of water...

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What should you do if you drove up to a mudslide?

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Don’t try to drive around the mudslide. There could be additional dangers on the other side,...

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What should you do if you encountered a tree...

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Don’t attempt to move the tree. There could be hidden dangers in the tree such as powerlines...

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What should you do when you encounter a downed...

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DON’T touch them or try to remove them. DON’T drive over the downed power lines. Leave the area...