***** "If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear." D&C 38:30 *****
The
Sacramento Bee had a front page article Wednesday, November 28th, which
warned of a series of warm storms coming to the Northern California
area. This is supposed to be a big series of storms, nicknamed "the
Pineapple Express," that is expected to bring flooding and high wind damage.
"It's shaping up as California's equivalent of a hurricane: A series of
warm, wet storms arriving today [yesterday] that will be unlike
anything the state has seen in years."
We had the first storm
Wednesday, and that was the mildest. The next storm, which is expected
to hit by Thursday night (tonight!) is predicted to be the real soaker,
with drenching rains and strong winds. Sacramento could receive
sustained winds up to 35 mph with gusts to 45mph. The Sierra Nevada
foothills could see gusts up to 55 mph. A third storm is expected to hit
on Sunday which may be even wetter than the second.
With all the leaves
that have fallen, storm drains are expected to get clogged up and cause
possible flooding of streets. Local creeks and streams may also exceed
their banks, and residents near creeks and streams are advised to have
sandbags on hand just in case of flooding.
I don't think I've ever seen this kind of warning in the Bee before --
"High winds and soaked ground raise the potential for downed trees and power outages. Residents
should be ready with flashlights, extra batteries, food and water, a
battery-powered radio and an alternate means of charging cellphones."
"They should also secure outdoor furniture and other objects to prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles."
If you'd like to read the entire article, here are links to the Bee stories.
Wednesday's article, "Series of Warm Storms Due to Sock North State"
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/11/
Thursday's article about the second storm, "Second Storm in Series Expected to Bring Deluge Tonight"
Please, be prepared for power outages. Make sure you've got:
-
Food that can be prepared and eaten if the power is out. (A gas oven
usually won't work without power to control the temperature; a gas
stovetop may need to have burners lit with matches.)
- Ways to light your home if the power is out. (Batteries for flashlights, matches, candles, etc.)
- Fresh
battery in your smoke alarms, especially if you're using the fireplace
and candles. Never leave a fire or lit candle unattended!
- Ways to stay warm if the power is out. (Dry wood for the fireplace, lots of blankets and warm clothes.)
- A way to get news and information, and to stay in communication if the power is out. (Battery- or crank-powered radio. Make sure your cell phone is fully charged, and remember that texting uses less power and has a better chance of getting through than a voice call.)
- Your car has sufficient fuel for the next few days. (Remember how many gas stations were shut down because of Hurricane Sandy, because there was no power to pump the gas?)
Stay home if you can. If you must be out on the roads, please be careful.
*Thanks, Liz, for sharing this information
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