 Signs such as this can be seen at numerous locations in unincorporated Solano County where the LNU Lightning Complex Fire burned in August of 2020.
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the area that includes the LNU Lightning Complex Fire burn scar effective 4 p.m. today through Thursday, January 28.
Hazards include the potential for debris flows, which may consist of rock, mud, vegetation and loose materials. The NWS also warns residents of strong and damaging winds that may cause downed trees and tree limbs.
Solano County urges residents to “Be Storm Ready.” Visit www.SolanoCounty.com and click on the Be Storm Ready icon on the homepage for information on how to protect yourself and your property from flooding. Some tips include:
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Leave before any flows begin: This is the only safe time to leave. If debris flows, mud or water are already flowing, get higher than the flow, such as going to the highest floor in your home.
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Monitor official weather reports and heed weather alerts: Understand that the weather where you are can be different than the weather where the flows start. To monitor, visit the NWS Sacramento Forecast Office at, weather.gov/sto/ or on Facebook @NWSSacramento.
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Never drive or walk into flood waters, mud or debris, and never go around barricades: It is impossible to know how deep the water or mud is just by looking at it and the depth can change quickly.
- Protect your property and structures with sandbags and other methods to divert water from entering structures and reduce erosion on your property.
Sand and sandbags can be located at the Vacaville Fire Protection District Station 67, 4135 Cantelow Road, Vacaville. Additional sand bag locations throughout the county can be found by logging on to: Sandbags-Solano County
The Solano County Office of Emergency Services (OES) encourages residents to heed all warnings and/or orders from public safety officials. Stay up to date by signing up for emergency alerts at Alert Solano. Information and alerts can also be accessed by following @SolanoOES and @AlertSolano on Solano OES Facebook and Solano OES Twitter.
Call Solano County OES (707) 784-1600 if you have questions regarding this information.
Contact me at 707-784-6129, or e-mail JMVasquez@SolanoCounty.com if you need assistance. You may also contact District Representative Jennifer Hamilton at 707-784-3034, or e-mail JLHamilton@SolanoCounty.com, or Ryan Chalk at 707-784-6128, or e-mail RLChalk@SolanoCounty.com.
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Since 2003, Supervisor John M. Vasquez has had the privilege to represent the 4th Supervisorial District covering Northern Solano County. The district includes portions of Vacaville and Dixon. |
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