San Diego city officials distributed over 10,000 pamphlets to residents in flood plains as a proactive measure against potential flooding during the upcoming rainy season.
The city of San Diego has sent out more than 10,000 pamphlets to city residents with property in flood plains ahead of the rainy season in an attempt to prevent a repeat of catastrophic flooding that occurred in January.The educational pamphlets are intended to help residents prepare for a potential flood, containing guidelines on emergency preparedness, evacuation plans, flood insurance and more.
'Flooding can have a devastating impact on our community, and it's crucial that our residents are well-prepared,' San Diego's Stormwater Department Director Todd Snyder said in a statement. 'These educational flyers provide the necessary information to help families protect themselves, their homes and their property. We encourage everyone to take steps to prepare before the next big storm.' The preparations come nearly a year after a storm on Jan. 22 that deluged various communities in the San Diego region with more than 2 inches of rain in just two hours. According to the National Weather Service, it was the fourth wettest day in San Diego since 1850. The San Diego Stormwater Department received more than 500 calls regarding flooding and other issues during and following the rain. Following the emergency declaration issued in response to the flooding, San Diego conducted emergency maintenance on about 18 miles of channels citywide, including 12 miles in the Chollas Creek watershed. The work, which eschewed the usual lengthy permitting process due to the emergency nature, removed more than 9,800 tons of debris from the channels. In the spring, Mayor Todd Gloria laid out plans to update the city's aging stormwater infrastructure, part of the reason the January storm impact and flooding was so severe. Several pumps were overwhelmed by the amount of rain. He asked for $85.1 million in the 2024-25 city budget for flood control and green infrastructure projects
FLOOD PREPAREDNESS SAN DIEGO STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NATURAL DISASTERS
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