Rain, Possible Flooding Expected This Week

The National Weather Service San Diego says another atmospheric river is expected to hit the region this week bringing rain Tuesday through Thursday morning. A flood watch has been issued for late Wednesday into Thursday.

Monitor weather conditions on the National Weather Service website or your favorite weather website. 

RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

• The California Department of Education has a variety of information and resources to help districts and schools prepare for flooding.
• Ready.gov for kids has some kid-friendly tips to help prepare for floods and other natural disasters. 
• Weather.com provides a Kid-Friendly Guide To Handling A Weather Emergency While At School.
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has resources about mold and air quality in schools.

TIPS TO PREPARE FOR STORMS AND STAY SAFE

It's important to plan ahead and take precautions. Have a family communications plan and involve older students in building an emergency kit with items needed if you must evacuate quickly.

• Monitor the National Weather Service or local media for information about when severe weather will affect your community. The National Weather Service also has safety tips for hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and more.
• When significant rain falls in a short period of time, flash flooding is possible across the region, with rare and dangerous flooding possible across the mountains and deserts.
• The County of San Diego has a list of locations where you can get free sand and bags to protect homes and other property from flooding and soil erosion.
• During heavy rain, avoid driving unless it is necessary. If you must drive, do not drive through standing water. Turn around, don’t drown. Don’t drive around barriers and avoid crossing running water in your car or on foot.
• If you see a downed powerline, always assume it is energized, stay away, and do not touch it or any other electrical equipment nearby. Call 911 or San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) at 1-800-411-7343 to report it or other electrical emergencies.
• If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, leave the area. From a safe location, call 911 or call SDG&E at 1-800-411-7343.
• If you see road crews from County Public Works and local jurisdictions, please give them space to work.   
• Prepare a disaster plan for your family. Visit alertsandiego.org for a guide to prepare a disaster plan.
• Create a go-kit in case your family needs to evacuate. Consider water for each person in your family, food, a first aid kit, important documents, prescription medications, a radio, and a flashlight. 
• To receive emergency notifications for this and all disasters, register for alerts at alertsandiego.org and download the SD Emergency mobile app.

In the event of weather-related school schedule changes, SDCOE will maintain a list on sdcoe.net and will share additional updates as they are available. Follow @SanDiegoCOE on X (formerly Twitter) for real-time updates.