Storm preparedness urged for Antioch residents, businesses
Self-service sandbag station offered
By Jaden Baird, PIO, City of Antioch
ANTIOCH, CA — With multiple storm systems expected to bring periods of moderate to heavy rain to the Bay Area over the coming weeks, the City of Antioch urges residents and businesses to prepare now for possible roadway and neighborhood flooding, travel delays, and weather-related hazards. The National Weather Service indicates rain returning in waves, with a stronger system late weekend that could include gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.
City Resources
- Self-Serve Sandbag Station (Residents & Businesses): 1201 W. 4th Street (entrance on N Street). Nylon sandbags provided on site.
- Report flooding/drainage issues: Public Works (925) 779-6950 (business hours).
After hours: Antioch Police Department non-emergency (925) 778-2441 (dispatch to Public Works). - Downed power lines/outages: Assume lines are energized; call 911, then PG&E Emergency: 1-800-743-5002.
Outage map: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/
How Residents Can Prepare Today
- Keep storm drains clear: Remove leaves/debris from gutters; keep carts and vehicles away from drain inlets.
- Stage sandbags to divert surface water from garages/entryways; secure outdoor items.
- Drive safely: Never drive through flooded roads; slow down, increase following distance, use headlights in rain.
City Operations During Storms
Public Works crews proactively will be monitoring the storm and are ready to respond to calls for service throughout this anticipated storm event, including cleaning storm drains and culverts, removing downed branches/debris, and filling potholes as conditions allow. Residents are encouraged to report hazards using the numbers above.
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