Be prepared for the rainy season! Please pay attention to safety and know who to call for various services! Important Driving Tips for Rainy Weather:
• If traffic signals are out, treat the intersection as a 4-way stop!
• Be extra alert and give yourself plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic and when driving in the rain.
• Drive at or below the speed limit. Roads are extra slippery and dangerous.
• Drive with a safe following distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
• Don’t forget to turn on your headlights in the rain.
• Check tire pressure! Over-inflated tires reduce grip. Under-inflated tires may result in serious aquaplaning.
• Make sure your windshield wipers are working properly. Replace worn-out wipers before driving in the rain.
• Don’t drive with your windows frosted or fogged up. Wait until they clear before driving.
• Never drive beyond the limits of visibility. The glare of oncoming lights, amplified by the rain on the windshield, can cause temporary loss of visibility while substantially increasing driver fatigue.
• Never drive through moving water if you can’t see the ground through it; your vehicle could be swept off the road.
• “Hydroplaning” happens when heavy rain and fast speeds lead to your vehicle riding on top of a thin layer of water, a dangerous situation that can lead to uncontrolled skidding or drifting out of the lane. If you find yourself hydroplaning or skidding:
• Do not brake or turn suddenly. Ease your foot off the gas until the vehicle slows and you can feel traction on the road again.
• Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. As you recover control, gently straighten the wheels.
• If you need to brake, do it gently and if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, then brake normally.
Sandbags:
• The City offers several locations where the community can pick up sandbags. You would need to bring a shovel. Locations are listed: https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/maintenance-operations/sandbags
Who to Call for Services:
- Alameda County Water District - Report Water Main Breaks: (510) 668-6500
PG&E
- View or report power outage: 1-877-660-6789 - If you see downed power lines, leave the area immediately and call 9-1-1. Then, call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
- Report Flooding of Alameda Creek: (510) 670-5480
- Union Sanitary District Report Sanitary Sewer Emergencies: (510) 477-7500 City of Fremont
- Fallen tree or limbs Maintenance Operations: (Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.): (510) 979-5799
- Blocked storm drain with debris on side of street Maintenance Operations: (Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.): (510) 979-5700
- Blocked side of street or sidewalk with debris Maintenance Operations: (Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.): (510) 979-5700
- Blocked middle of a street Fremont Police Non-Emergency (510) 790-6800, ext. 3
- Flooding or obstacles in middle of street Maintenance Operations: (Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.): (510) 979-5700
- Traffic signal outage Fremont Transportation Engineering: (Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.): (510) 494-4745
- Streetlight outage Bear Electric Solutions: 1 (800) 462-3271
IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1. For non-emergency after-hours calls (4:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.), contact Fremont Police Non-Emergency at (510) 790-6800, ext. 3 City of Fremont’s emergency preparedness information: https://www.fremont.gov/residents/emergency-information
