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WHEN IT RAINS HERE, IT POURS - BE PREPARED!
During the long, dry summers of Central California, it's sometimes hard to imagine a gentle rainfall, much less the torrents of driving rain and wild storms so often typical of our winters. And this year marks the return of El Niño, the weather enfant terrible, a Pacific Ocean warm current syndrome that can mean increased storm incidence and strength. Are you prepared for the coming winter storms and the possible problems they can bring? Act now to prepare, become informed and know how to proceed in case of storm-related emergencies. Preparedness includes having plans of evacuation, establishing emergency contacts, creating disaster supply kits and studying your home and neighborhood for storm readiness.
Mike McMurray, Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Chief, notes that certain parts of the county are particularly impacted during the rainy season. "The volume of water in mountainous areas creates problems," he says, adding that people should be aware of the possibility of mudslides, road closures, washouts and weather-related car wrecks. He also suggests calling PG&E rather than trying to cut trees that have fallen across the road yourself, since power lines may be present but hidden.
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