Flooding

Do you know how to swim? The San Francisco Bay Area is especially prone to flooding and tsunamis. Save money, energy, and maybe some lives by preparing.

Before

• Stock plywood, plastic sheeting, shovels, and sandbags for barriers. Sandbag Information
• Buy a flood insurance policy
• Remove dead or rotting tree branches that could fall and cause injury or damage
• Be familiar with tsunami warning signs:
  • Strong earthquake lasting 20 or more seconds near the coast
  • Noticeable rapid rise or fall in water levels
• Know how to get quickly inland to higher ground

During

• Listen to KCBS 740 AM
• Evacuate if instructed - if unable to leave, get to a higher elevation with dry clothes, a flashlight, and a radio
• Do not try to swim, walk, or drive through flooded areas - wait for rescuers!

Additional Information

For additional information, visit our Public Works Agency El Niño website.