HEAVY RAINS ARE EXPECTED - ARE YOU READY?
Heavy rains are expected this weekend bringing the possibility of flooding; downed trees, and/or downed power lines. The City of Newark wants you to be prepared. Did you know that the City has free sand and sand bags available in the event of flooding?
Visit: https://www.newark.org/home/showpublisheddocument/726/636504352190570000 for sandbag information and visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fa8ApB_TFc&t=26s for information on sandbagging techniques.
REPORTING FLOODING / DOWNED TREES - Flooding conditions and downed trees should be reported to Newark’s Maintenance Division at (510) 578-4806, Monday – Thursday and open Fridays from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. After hours, please call the Newark Police Department’s non-emergency dispatch line at (510) 578-4237.
REPORTING DOWNED POWER LINES:
STAY AWAY from downed power lines. Assume they are energized and dangerous. Call 9-1-1 immediately to report the location of a downed line.
For information on Bay Area road conditions, you can call 511 or visit www.511.org. By dialing 511, you can get essential travel information. This service offers information on public transportation, traffic, carpooling, vanpooling, and bicycling.
