This late this afternoon members of public works and the fire department assessed the City’s water retention areas, washes and roads. All of the roads are clear and the water has begun to recede in the retention areas. This is a good sign as rain is still in the forecast for the area over the weekend.
Personal will continue to monitor the storm.
This will be the last update unless conditions change.
The fire department want to remind everyone that flash floods are still a potential hazard as this storm and large and affecting surrounding areas that feed our washes. Washes that appear dry can quickly fill with a flash flood.
• Here are a few tips of flash flood safety from the National Weather Service:
• When a flash flood warning is issued for your area or the moment you first realize that a flash flood is imminent, act quickly to save yourself. You may have only seconds.
• Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc.
• Avoid already flooded and high velocity flow areas. Do not try to cross a flowing stream on foot where water is above your knees.
• If driving, know the depth of the water in a dip before crossing. The road bed may not be intact under the water.
• If the vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away.
• Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
• Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions.
• During any flood emergency, stay tuned to your NOAA weather radio, commercial radio, or television. Information from the national weather service and disaster and emergency services may save your life.
