Winter Storm Warning - Be Prepared!
We know that this email is very similar to the email we sent prior to the New Years Eve storm. We feel that it is very important to share with you, our local businesses and property owners, when we receive weather forecasts that could present problems in San Anselmo. We were pleased to see that many businesses were proactive by installing their flood gate systems during this past storm. We understand that is is not a simple task, and that obtaining sand bags is not simple either. Both measures, however, could help protect your investment whether it's a business or a building.
STORM UPDATE:
Another storm front is headed to the Bay Area that will bring substantial rainfall on Wednesday and continuing Thursday, not tapering off until Thursday afternoon. It looks like we'll get somewhat of a break on Friday, with more rain expected on Saturday and Sunday. This storm is also expected to bring high wind gusts and produce 2" to 4" in precipitation in our area.
National Weather Service has issued the following advisories:
- Flood Watch in effect from 4:00AM Wednesday, January 4 through 4:00PM January 5.
- High Wind Watch in effect from 4:00AM Wednesday, January 4 through 10:00PM January 5.
What could this mean for Marin residents?
- Localized flooding will occur in low-lying areas or where storm drains or drainage systems are temporarily blocked by debris.
- Flooded roadways especially in low-lying or flood prone areas, like Marin City or Tam Junction, or where debris flow
- Slick roadways.
- Slides (mud / debris) in areas with steep hillsides.
- High stream/creek levels, possibly reading flood stage in some areas of the County.
- Strong gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and blow down tree limbs.
- Power outages may result from strong winds and rain.
Prepare your Business - Just in Case
Flood Gates: It It is advised that all businesses in low-lying areas, particularly on San Anselmo Avenue, locate, inspect and have ready any flood gate system available for your facility. Business owners and employees are similarly advised to monitor the weather forecast and have all materials and supplies to help protect from water intrusion ready to go.
Sand Bags:
Sand and bags are available throughout the winter at the Memorial Park tennis court parking lot on Sunny Hills Drive. Bring your own shovel to fill the bags. Click HERE for more information.
Flood Debris Reduction: Remove planters or other decorations or furnishing from the front of your businesses. These can become problematic in the case of a flood.
The Town has moved picnic tables and other equipment and materials from its parklet in front of Creek Park, and will place the picnic tables on the Town Hall lawn is a safe location. Businesses with parklets have moved much of their equipment and materials to safe areas as well.
Town Flood Horn
The Town has a flood horn located in the Town Hall tower. The horn is audible from areas subject to flooding. The horn is sounded when flooding is imminent. Town staff will sound the horn with 5 blasts, a pause, 5 blasts, a pause and 5 blasts. If you hear the flood horn, do not go to flood prone areas. Seek higher ground.
More Information:
Please visit this page on the Town WEBSITE for additional information related to flooding and flood protection.
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