Costa Mesa Prepares For Stormy Weather

UH-OH... IT'S GOING TO RAIN!
Today the City of Costa Mesa issued the following release regarding preparations for any possible problems associated with the anticipated severe rainy weather later this week.

City prepares for winter rain storm

Posted Date: 2/25/2014

 

In anticipation of a major rain storm predicted to hit Friday, the City of Costa Mesa is making free sandbags available to residents and putting emergency crews on standby to deal with any flooding, downed trees, inoperable traffic lights or other weather-related issues.

"We don't anticipate any major problems, but we want to be ready just in case," City CEO Tom Hatch said.

The city's Public Services Department will have crews clear out the catch basins of storm drains Wednesday and Thursday, and schedule emergency personnel to be on standby Friday and Saturday. The Costa Mesa Fire Department will have an additional four firefighters on duty Friday and Saturday.

Costa Mesa residents can fill up to 15 sandbags for free (shovels provided) at the Placentia Fire Station at 2300 Placentia Ave.

• As a reminder, if we DO get the rain predicted, don't drive if you don't have to.  If you do venture out, DO NOT cross deep standing water!
• Drive with special care - the oil will percolate up from the streets during the first big rain, making the surface especially slick .
• Heavy rain will affect your visibility and those of drivers around you.  Stay alert! 
• Give plenty of space between you and other drivers.
• Be courteous about not splashing other cars and pedestrians  as you drive through puddles. 
• Be sure you have operating flashlights in your home and cars, just in case the storm results in power outages.
• Be careful out there!