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Richmond, CA
Monday December 7th, 2020 :: 08:22 a.m. PST

Advisory

East Bay Hills: Red flag warning today until 5 PM Mon. 12/7.

National Weather Services (NWS) issues Red Flag Warning
Dec. 6, 2020

  • Fire Weather Concerns:

    ·         Strong offshore winds Sunday night through midday Monday. Winds will be strong enough to bring down trees, branches and cause power outages.

    ·         Fuels are at or near record dry levels for early

Refer to attached NWS map for impacted areas.

For current weather conditions, visit: www.weather.gov/bayarea
 
What to Do:
 
-No outdoor fires.
-Do not use equipment to mow or cut dry grass
-Be alert
-Pay attention to the weather especially if winds pick up. (https://www.weather.gov/bayarea)
 
-Sign up to receive alerts for life-threatening situations from the County (https://cwsalerts.com) and from the City via NIXLE (on your smartphone, text your zip code to "888-777" or visit Nixle.com)
 
Additional Important Tips:
 
1. Be ready to evacuate. Take only a single vehicle to help reduce traffic jams.
2. Make sure that you have at least 3/4 full tank of fuel.
3. Park your vehicle:
    a. In a driveway facing the street, not in a garage. If you have a driveway gate, leave it open. OR
b. On the street in the direction of departure.
4. Keep vehicle keys in your pocket.
5. Keep plenty of drinking water in your vehicle.
6. Load time-sensitive medications into the vehicle. Unopened insulin can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.
7. Keep an emergency kit and first aid kit in your vehicle.
8. Pre-load your vehicle with Go-Bags, keepsake items and small toys for your children.
9. Plan to evacuate before a mandatory order is issued especially if you need more time.
10. Help and pick up neighbors who need assistance evacuating.

For more information on wildfire preparedness, visit: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3627/Wildfire-Information
 
 

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Richmond, CA
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804

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Non-emergencies: 510-233-1214

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