In anticipation of the next round of expected rain this week, the City of Menifee is reminding residents that it has set up three self-serve sandbag sites located at the Menifee Lakes Fire Station 76, 29950 Menifee Rd., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Quail Valley Fire Station 5, 28971 Goetz Rd., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) Public Works Facility, 27860 Bradley Rd., from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents should bring their own gloves and shovels. Ten sandbags are allotted per resident unless there is a bigger flooding issue in which case 50 sandbags per resident is allotted.
The city offers the following tips for motorists and pedestrians during stormy weather and flooding:
- Avoid areas that are subject to sudden flooding.
- Do not cross flowing water on foot. Even six inches of flowing water can cause you to be swept away by strong currents.
- Turn around, don’t drown! Do not drive over a flooded road. Flowing water may hide large holes or areas of washed away roadways. Watch for “Road Flooded Ahead” and “Road Closed Ahead” signs and take an alternate route.
- If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground. Do not “sightsee” in flooded areas. Do not enter blocked off/closed areas.
- Avoid unnecessary travel during times of heavy rain or flooding.
- Check the city’s website at www.cityofmenifee.us or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofmenifeeus for road closure status. Use radio station 1640 or 1610 AM for the emergency broadcasting system.
- Maintain an emergency kit and plan for any hazard that may impact you or your family.
- Residents are reminded that in cases of emergencies to please Dial 911.
- Check www.rivcoready.org for additional preventative tips and information.
