Be prepared for rain! The National Weather Service has forecast a major storm will hit Southern California beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12, through Friday, Feb. 14, with heavy rain, possible flooding and dangerous road conditions especially on Thursday.
The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location.
The self-service sandbag station location and hours:
- City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard
- 215 S. Center St., Santa Ana
- 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays
Note – you have to fill the sandbags yourself so bring gloves and a helper and be prepared to get a bit dirty.
To report downed trees, flooding and debris, download the mySantaAna app at www.santa-ana.org/mysantaana-app/ or call Public Works at (714) 647-3380.
