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*Correction: An earlier version of this newsletter included an incorrect link to the sandbag instructional video. The link has since been corrected.
Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Orange County Through Tuesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Orange County coastal areas from 4 a.m. Friday, November 6, through noon Tuesday, November 10. Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding is expected, with the highest tides reaching 7.4 to 7.6 feet on Sunday and Monday.
Flooding may affect low-lying coastal roads, parks and parking lots. Coastal residents and visitors are encouraged to monitor weather updates, prepare for rising water and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
County of Orange Launches A New
El Niño Preparedness Website
 This new website serves as a focal point for the community’s residents and businesses to receive the latest developments in the County’s response to El Niño weather conditions.
Visit the website for preparedness tips, sandbag resources and the latest weather-related information.
What Is El Niño
El Niño is a natural climate pattern defined by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. During normal conditions, trade winds blow west along the equator and push warm water toward Asia. During an El Niño event, these trade winds weaken or reverse direction. This change allows warm water to pool back toward the Americas and can shift weather patterns and bring wetter, more intense winters to California.
Southern California can expect a significantly wetter-than-average winter, heavier rainfall, and severe coastal impacts driven by an intensifying or "super" El Niño.
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How Can You Prepare?
A little preparation goes a long way:
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- Create an emergency plan for your family that details what each of you will do in the event of an emergency.
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- Create a portable emergency kit that includes valuables, important documents, medications and any other necessities. Have the kit easily available and inside a waterproof bag or container.
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- Stay alert for significant weather conditions through alerts, mobile apps or weather forecasts.
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Sandbags
 Learn how to properly fill and stack sandbags with OC Public Works Maintenance Supervisor Russell Casas. Watch this quick demonstration to help protect your property from potential flooding during heavy rain.
 Looking for sandbags? The County of Orange has compiled resources to help residents find sandbags through participating cities, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and OC Public Works. Availability may vary by location.
Emergency Terms You Need to Know
Advisory
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- Monitor the news and social media for any changes in hazardous conditions.
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Watch
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Get prepared for hazardous weather:
- Go to the store and stock up on shelf-stable food, batteries, flashlights, water, and a portable radio.
- Fill your vehicle with gasoline.
- Make an emergency plan for your family, business, pets, and large animals.
- Continue to monitor the news and social media.
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Evacuation Warning (Voluntary)
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- Follow the news for timely updates.
- Pack your vehicle and be prepared to leave.
- Know where you will go if an evacuation order is given.
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Evacuation Order (Mandatory)
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- Leave immediately; cooperate with law enforcement or fire authority.
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Evacuation Order(s) Lifted
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- A formal announcement of lifting an evacuation order for an area.
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