The city has prepared for the coming storms, according to interim Public Works Director Jon Turner. “We went through a supplemental drain cleaning after the last storm and made sure the grates were clear,” and sand has been ordered for the emergency bin for possible filling of sandbags.During major storm events, sand and sandbags are offered on a limited basis to city residents at Fire Station #1 on South 10th Street, although shoring up weak spots and known flood problems before a storm hits is always recommended. Turner said the first storm is projected to bring a “couple of inches,” but a new storm now being watched could bring up to four or five inches on Thursday.Although Turner said the weather agency is cautiously discussing such an event, “That’s what we’re gearing up for now... we’ve made sure we have our quick response trailer ready” with equipment if there are reports of overflows or other emergencies. “That’s what the guy’s are focusing on,” Turner added.
Weekend rain event could be followed by even bigger storm next Thursday
February 13, 2009
Santa Paula News
With a the biggest storm of the season forecast for the weekend and possibly into next week - when an even bigger event has been tentatively projected - the Public Works Department has been out readying the city for what could be a hit of up to 3 inches of rain, and that’s just Saturday through Sunday nights.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula TimesWith a the biggest storm of the season forecast for the weekend and possibly into next week - when an even bigger event has been tentatively projected - the Public Works Department has been out readying the city for what could be a hit of up to 3 inches of rain, and that’s just Saturday through Sunday nights. And a storm Thursday of next week could be even bigger.Two storms are moving toward Southern California, and the National Weather Service reported rain is expected to begin Friday night: a system that could drop 1.5 inches of the farmers’ friend on coastal areas, and up to three inches on local mountains. During what is expected to be a very cold storm - temperatures are expected to fall as low as 30 degrees - snow could fall on mountains as low as 3,000 feet.Rain is expected to continue Saturday night and Sunday night, as a storm - forecast as the biggest of the rain season - hits the area. The storm could bring as much one to three inches of rain to local coastal and valley areas, and up to five inches in the mountains. Monday’s President Day through Wednesday have a chance of showers, ranging from 40 to 50 percent.
