The National Weather Service is forecasting an incoming storm for San Bernardino County expected to arrive Friday evening, November 14 and last through Sunday, November 16. Public safety officials are closely monitoring the incoming storm and will continue to coordinate and assess whether protective measures, such as evacuation warnings, evacuation orders, or shelter-in-place, are necessary. San Bernardino County maintains a robust pool of resources to respond to adverse weather conditions. We are prepared, and we ask you to do your part to keep yourself and your family safe. Explore safety tips, preparation guides, and local resources to stay aware, vigilant, and ready. Check with your local cities for additional information.
The following conditions are possible:
- Flooding in low-lying areas and strong winds
- Dangerous flash flooding
- Small hail and lightning associated with thunderstorms
- Potential debris flow near burn scar
- Cold temperatures can create hazardous driving conditions
Detailed weather forecasts are available at https://www.weather.gov/sgx
Evacuations are NOT being issued at this time. If you are concerned that this storm may create unsafe conditions on local roads or near your home, it is advised to leave the area before the rain starts. Do not wait for an official evacuation notice to take action.
PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS TO STAY SAFE:
- If you live in an area prone to flooding or near a burn scar, stay alert to rapidly changing conditions and be prepared to move to safety quickly.
- If a Flash Flood Warning is issued, stay off the roads and move away from waterways.
- If you live near a recent burn area, go immediately to an interior room on the lowest risk side of your home or move to higher ground such as a second floor.
- In general, avoid rivers, creeks, streams, recent wildfire burn areas, and any low-lying or flood-prone locations.
- Monitor your local response agencies for most current information
Resources to help you prepare NOW:
- Detailed National Weather Service forecast: https://www.weather.gov/sgx
- Countywide sandbag filling locations: https://sbcfire.org/sandbags/
- Status of roadways: QuickMap
- Storm readiness tips: https://burnareainfo.sbcounty.gov/
- Sign up for San Bernardino County’s TENS emergency alerts: Sign Up – Smart911
Recursos para ayudarle prepararse AHORA:
- Pronósticos del tiempo más detallados del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional: https://www.weather.gov/sgx
- Consejos de preparación de tormentas: https://burnareainfo.sbcounty.gov/
- Para ver el estado de las carreteras: QuickMap
- Para ver el estado de las calles del Condado: https://burnareainfo.sbcounty.gov/
- Para ver los lugares donde puede llenar los sacos de arena: https://sbcfire.org/sandbags/
- Inscríbase para recibir Alertas de Emergencia de ReadySBCounty: Sign Up – Smart911
Stay Informed and Stay Prepared!
The Storm and Flood Information website was created by San Bernardino County Public Works to provide updates on what we are doing to prepare for storms and floods, tips for what you can do to prepare, weather updates, road closures, interactive maps, and more. Click the button below to view the website: https://burnareainfo.sbcounty.gov/
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