After the storms the beginning of this year it is a good idea to be prepared for the next one.  I have many clients who lost power for up to a week here in the City limits of Sacramento.  Take some time to think what you would do without power and or heat for a week.  My clients spent lots of time in internet cafes during the day but nights were cold without lights and electricity.  Those with gas stoves and water heaters faired better because they could still cook and take hot showers but not much else.

I am compiling a list of items that clients should have on hand for severe weather events including the possibility of having to evacuate if there is a flood.  In the meantime below is information from the City of Sacramento regarding severe winter events:

If you should experience any problems with sewers or storm drains,
contact the City Operator at 264-5011.  Operators are available 24
hours
a day, 7 days a week.

For information on what to do in the event of a power outage, or how to
be "storm ready", please visit the Emergency Services website at:
http://www.sacramentoready.org/index.htm.

For current updates of creek levels, check out: http://www.stormready.org/.

Free self-serving sandbag stations have been set up throughout
Sacramento.  The closest station is the Robertson Community Center,
located at 3525 Norwood Ave.  For a complete list of locations in the
City and County, visit the Emergency Services website (listed above).

For updates on Regional Transit service, visit:
http://iportal.sacrt.com/WebApps/RiderAlert/RiderAlert.asp.


Janine Martindale
Neighborhood Resources Coordinator
Neighborhood Services Department
921 10th Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA  95814
Office (916) 808-8193
Fax (916) 808-6534