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Preparing for an Incoming Winter Storm
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
DON’T touch them or try to remove them. DON’T drive over the downed power lines. Leave the area...