The Big Storm of 2014
Everything you need to know to stay safe and dry
By Johnny Funcheap - posted 12/6/2014
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We’re expecting nearly 4 inches of rain and heavy winds in San Francisco on Thursday.
Here are some simple tips from the SF Department of Emergency Management to stay safe and dry:
- Sweep up leaves and litter from the sidewalks. This can help keep storm drains from getting clogged.
- Construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering your home or building.
- The SF Department of Public Works offers free sandbags to protect your property. Get up to 10 filled sandbags. Open M-F 7am to 4pm at 2323 Cesar Chavez Street. Bring ID to prove you are an SF resident.
- If water has entered a garage or basement, do not walk through it. You can’t always see or smell what’s in the water and it could be harmful to you.
- Walking through moving water is dangerous. Six inches of moving water can make you fall.
- Review emergency supplies. Do you have batteries for your flashlight just in case the power goes out? Visit www.sf72.org/supplies for more ideas.
Learn More at SF Department of Emergency Management and National Weather Service
