South San Francisco,CA October 23, 2021
Be prepared to batten down the hatches as the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes is forecasting a
“Category 4 or 5 atmospheric river event for the San Francisco Bay Area, meaning a prolonged and extremely wet plume of moisture is expected throughout the weekend.” MORE INFO HERE
If you need something from the store – do it now, including batteries should we loose power – again.
Be prepared – charge your devices, be sure you have gas in your tank, and food in your home. Be sure to check on vulnerable neighbors before the storm, and during should they need help.
Stay off the roads as much as possible! Stay safe #SSF!
SANDBAGS – It’s that time of year again! Sandbag supplies are now available in the front parking lot of South City Corporation Yard (550 North Canal St.). Please limit 10 per #SSF address.
CHECK THE PGE POWER OUTAGE MAP if you loose power – this will give you an idea of how long it will take for power to possibly be restored. https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/
PGE 1-877-660-6789
DOWN POWER LINES – WHAT TO DO – A GOOD REMINDER FROM OUR 2015 ARCHIVE HERE!!
What to do if you see a downed power line
Never, ever touch a downed power line or go near one. Power lines are not insulated like power cords. Always assume the power line is live.
- Don’t touch a fallen power line or anything touching the wire.
- Do not touch anything or anyone in contact with a fallen power line or other equipment.
- Keep children and pets away from fallen electric wires.
- Do not drive over a fallen power line.
- Call 911 immediately to report a fallen power line.
What to do if a power line touches your car
If your vehicle comes in contact with a downed power line
- Stay inside! The safest place is in your car. The ground around your car may be energized.
- Honk the horn, roll down your window and yell for help.
- Warn others to stay away. Anyone who touches the equipment or ground around the vehicle may be injured.
- Use your mobile phone to call 911.
- Fire department, police and PG&E workers will tell you when it is safe to get out of the vehicle.
If there is a fire and you have to exit a vehicle that has come in contact with downed power lines
- Remove loose items of clothing.
- Keep your hands at your sides and jump clear of the vehicle, so you are not touching the car when your feet hit the ground.
- Keep both feet close together and shuffle away from the vehicle without picking up your feet.