Thursday, December 11, 2014

Storm Update and Resources

At present, flash flood warnings continue in the Tri-Valley. Heavy rain band moving slowly eastward.

Zone 7 continues to monitor the forecast and current conditions. We have additional employees in the field today inspecting bridge crossings and keeping an eye on the channels. We also have a contractor on standby should there be any problems.

We do not expect any significant regional flooding, but will likely have higher flows in the channels than we have seen for several years. This will capture more debris in the channel and there will likely be localized flooding within the cities due to backed up stormed drains.

With the high winds, we do expect downed trees and the potential loss of power at some of our Zone 7 facilities.  However, we have backup generators and this should not impact our ability to deliver water.

Please use caution and stay safe. If you can't see the road in front of you due to flooding, don't drive through the area!

Storm Resources
Questions, concerns, to report flooding/downed trees

  • Zone 7 (925) 454-5000
  • City of Pleasanton Public Works (925) 931-5500 business hours, (925) 931-5100 after hours
  • City of Livermore Public Works (925) 960-8100 for flooding, (925) 960-8020 for downed trees, (925) 371-4987 after hours
  • Dublin (925) 833-6630 business hours, (925) 462-1212 after hours
  • Alameda County Public Works (510) 670-5500
  • Contra Costa County Public Works (925) 313-2000
  • PGE/Power Outages (800) 743-5022


Sandbags

  • Pleasanton: Residents can pick up free sandbags at the Pleasanton Service Center, 3333 Busch Road. They are located in the parking lot under a brown tarp and can be picked up anytime.  
  • Dublin: Sandbags for Dublin residents and businesses (limit 10) can be picked up from the City's Public Safety Complex, 6363 Clark Avenue or at the City Corp Yard, 5709 Scarlett Court. Sand, shovels, and bags provided.
  • Livermore: LPFD Station #6, 4550 East Avenue and LPFD Station #8, 5750 Scenic Avenue. Bring a shovel!