The City of Elk Grove will open its five (5) sandbag distribution sites beginning
on
Friday (1/6/17) at 8 am. A list of sandbag distribution locations can be found at: http://www.elkgrovecity.org/city_hall/departments_divisions/public_works/drainage/sandbag_distribution/
The site at the City’s Corporation Yard on Iron Rock Way
will only be open during regular business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Self
service locations will be open around the clock, 24/7 as long as there is
a need. These sites will be monitored to ensure ample supply of bags and
sand.
As we prepare for this weekend's storm system, please keep these additional tips in mind:
- Treat a dark traffic signal as an all-way stop during power outages—it’s the law!
- Do not attempt to drive through standing water; if you can’t see the curb, it’s probably too deep to drive through.
- Keep storm drains free of leaves and debris during rains, and put leaves and other yard debris in your green waste container. Call City maintenance at 635-2500 for additional containers, if necessary.
- If your property has a history of flooding, purchase sand and sandbags at a hardware or home improvement store—before the storm hits. Be prepared for the worst, as only a limited number of sandbags may be available at City distribution sites in anticipation of heavy rainfall and severe, widespread flooding.
- Call the City’s maintenance hotline at 687-3005 to report flooding, high creek levels, fallen trees or limbs, clogged storm drains or culverts, malfunctioning traffic signals or street lights, and downed traffic signs.
- Stay away from downed or sagging power lines, streetlights, or traffic signals, and any debris that might be entangled with them—they could be deadly! Call your utility provider or 9-1-1 to report downed power lines or natural gas leaks.
- Report hazards to your utility provider or by calling 9-1-1.