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Posted on: December 14, 2023

[ARCHIVED] The first storm of the season is coming. Are you ready?

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The National Weather Service is forecasting rain starting late Saturday into Sunday, with rains predicted to continue into Wednesday.

If you are out and about over the next few days, please use caution, slow down, and leave extra time in your schedule for possible delays.

⚠️ With this storm, Gilroy may experience localized flooding and downed trees.

Storm Preparedness Resources

🌧️ Sand and sandbags are available outside the gate of the Gilroy Corporation Yard, located at 613 Old Gilroy Street. Residents are advised to bring their shovels and a friend to assist. Additional sandbag locations can be found at valleywater.org/sandbags.

🌧️ To report downed trees or localized flooding on City streets, please call the Gilroy Police Department non-emergency number at 408-846-0350.

🌧️ To report local creek blockages and flooding, please call Valley Water at 408-630-2378.

🌧️ To view or report power outages, please visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/.

🌧️ To report downed power lines, leave the area immediately and call 9-1-1. Then call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

🌧️ For up-to-date weather information, visit weather.gov.

🌧️ Sign up for Santa Clara County emergency notices at AlertSCC.org.

🌧️ Sign up for City of Gilroy emergency notices at Nixle.com.

🌧️ Additional resources are available at PrepareSCC.org/Flood.

Warming Centers and Overnight Sheltering Resources

Santa Clara County is operating several warming centers throughout the storm including the:

☂️ Gilroy Library, located at 350 W 6th Street | Open Thursday through Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday from 1 PM – 5 PM, and Monday through Tuesday from 1 PM - 9 PM

☂️ Morgan Hill Library, located at 660 W Main Ave | Open Thursday through Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday from 1 PM – 5 PM, and Monday through Tuesday from 12 PM - 9 PM

🛏️ Overnight sheltering may be available at the South County Armory through HomeFirst. Call 408-539-2105 for help or to direct someone in need of assistance.

🛏️ Additional warming centers may be found on the County’s website at https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/residents/cold-weather-safety

🛏️ Additional resources for securing overnight sheltering may be available through the County. Call the Here 4 You Call Center hotline at 408-385-2400 for assistance.

Thank you for helping us weather the storm.

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 La primera tormenta de la temporada ha llegado. ¿Estás preparado?

El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología pronostica lluvias comenzando desde el sábado por la tarde hasta el domingo, y se espera que continúen hasta el miércoles.

Si vas a estar fuera en los próximos días, por favor ten cuidado, reduce la velocidad y deja tiempo extra en tu agenda por posibles demoras.

⚠️ Con esta tormenta, Gilroy podría experimentar inundaciones localizadas y caída de árboles.

Recursos de Preparación para Tormentas

🌧️ Arena y sacos de arena están disponibles fuera de la puerta del Patio Corporativo de Gilroy, ubicado en 613 Old Gilroy Street. Se aconseja a los residentes que traigan sus palas y un amigo para ayudar. Puedes encontrar más ubicaciones de sacos de arena en valleywater.org/sandbags.

🌧️ Para reportar árboles caídos o inundaciones localizadas en las calles de la ciudad, llama al número de no emergencia del Departamento de Policía de Gilroy al 408-846-0350.

🌧️ Para reportar bloqueos en arroyos locales e inundaciones, llama a Valley Water al 408-630-2378.

🌧️ Para ver o reportar cortes de energía, visita https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/.

🌧️ Para reportar líneas eléctricas caídas, abandona el área inmediatamente y llama al 9-1-1. Luego llama a PG&E al 1-800-743-5000.

🌧️ Para información meteorológica actualizada, visita weather.gov.

🌧️ Regístrate para recibir avisos de emergencia del condado de Santa Clara en AlertSCC.org.

🌧️ Regístrate para recibir avisos de emergencia de la ciudad de Gilroy en Nixle.com.

🌧️ Recursos adicionales están disponibles en PrepareSCC.org/Flood.

Recursos de Centros de Calentamiento y Refugio Nocturno

El condado de Santa Clara está operando varios centros de calentamiento durante la tormenta, incluyendo:

☂️ Biblioteca de Gilroy, ubicada en 350 W 6th Street | Abierta de jueves a sábado de 10 AM a 6 PM, domingo de 1 PM a 5 PM, y lunes a martes de 1 PM a 9 PM

☂️ Biblioteca de Morgan Hill, ubicada en 660 W Main Ave | Abierta de jueves a sábado de 10 AM a 6 PM, domingo de 1 PM a 5 PM, y lunes a martes de 12 PM a 9 PM

🛏️ El refugio nocturno podría estar disponible en el Armory del Condado del Sur a través de HomeFirst. Llama al 408-539-2105 para ayuda o para dirigir a alguien que necesite asistencia.

🛏️ Puedes encontrar más centros de calentamiento en el sitio web del condado en https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/residents/cold-weather-safety

🛏️ Recursos adicionales para asegurar refugio nocturno pueden estar disponibles a través del condado. Llama a la línea directa del Centro de Llamadas Here 4 You al 408-385-2400 para asistencia.

Gracias por ayudarnos a enfrentar la tormenta.

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