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City of Emeryville Storm Response Update and Resources for Reporting and Recovery - January 5, 2023

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January 5, 2023

From: City of Emeryville

As the storm continues overnight, the City of Emeryville encourages residents to stay home and off the roadways. 

Earlier this evening Public Works staff cleared back-up flooding on Powell from 40th to 48th Street, removed a downed tree on 45th Street, and cleared a fallen tree on Doyle. 

Resources for Storm Reporting and Recovery

National Weather Service Emeryville: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Emeryville&state=CA&site=MTR&textField1=37.8314&textField2=-122.284&e=0#.Y7S81XbMIUE

National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area (on Twitter):  NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) / Twitter

PG&E:  https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/alerts/alerts.page?WT.mc_id=Vanity_outagealerts

Ready.gov:  https://www.ready.gov/floods

Weather.gov:  https://www.weather.gov/wrn/infographics_winter

Alameda County Road Closures:  Homepage | ACPWA Alameda County Public Works Agency

National Weather Service Flood Preparation:  https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-before 

Sign up to receive emergency alerts at https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/ and https://www.nixle.com/

To keep up to date on storm information:

  • Monitor power outages via the PG&E outage center.
  • Check the news page https://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/ on the City of Emeryville’s website for local updates.
  • Report blocked storm drains and downed trees to the Department of Public Works via online form Emeryville, CA | SeeClickFix | Submit a request
  • Remove accumulated leaves or debris from storm drains on your street if you can do so safely.
  • If you must drive, do so with caution and watch for flooded areas.
  • If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.