Updates from San Francisco's briefing on emergency preparedness plan ahead of Wednesdays MAJOR rain storm.
Mayor Breed: Asks folks to use 911 only in life or death situations. If not life or death - instead use 311. Fire Chief Nicholson echoed this request. Limit travel. 1/5
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ED of Emergency Management Mary Ellen Carroll: Department will send out public alerts as necessary. Sign up for alerts from the city at sf72.org
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Head of Public Utilities: Deploying trucks to clear catch basins and drainage, deploying flood barriers in low lying areas 17th & Folsom
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Public Works Director: More sandbags on the way. Our Gloria Rodriguez reported earlier DPW ran out this morning. sf72.ORG for alerts on distribution. Cesar Chavez location will be open until 8pm. 8,500 bags handed out since Saturday.
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Fire Chief Nicholson: Locate those flashlights, make sure you have fuel for generators.
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City is repurposing beds for cold weather housing to prepare for the influx of unhoused folks that will need shelter due to the intense rain. 170 beds open right now across 4 locations in SF. People will be able to walk up and get shelter.
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SFUSD currently plans on keeping kids in class Wednesday, but is closely watching the situation.
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