Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Sandbags Available at Costa Mesa City Hall


Residents Can Obtain Up To 15 Sandbags As Winter Weather Hits


With the impending and recurring storms, the city of Costa Mesa is providing up to 15 sandbags for residents who reside in the city.
Residents can obtain sandbags through a self serve process at the Southeast corner of the parking lot at City Hall located at 77 Fair Drive
There are signs that will direct you to the location.
Please visit City Hall as the primary location for sandbags, or if they are out of sand, you can obtain sandbags at Fire Station No. 4 located at 2300 Placentia Ave.
The agency “211 OC” is also poised to help coordinate assistance. 211 OC has an around the clock phone line to help with all types of emergencies and provides regional connection to resources for disasters victims, the homeless, and others needing health and human services.
Information about 211 OC can be found at www.211OC.org or by simply calling 2-1-1.

Friday, January 6, 2017

Be Prepared Costa Mesa for Weekend Storms



City Preps For Coming Winter Storm. Sandbags Available To Residents



Maintenance Services Staff has been preparing for any inclement weather this weekend.
Storm drains and flood areas are being cleaned and checked.
Sand and sandbags are available at Fire Station No. 4. 
Maintenance Services will have additional staff on standby Sunday with a truck prepped for rain response and possible flooding issues.
With rain forecasted for this weekend, everyone, including the homeless community, is advised to stay out of the flood channels, including the Santa Ana River.
Flood channels can be life-threatening during storm events.
The agency “211 OC” is also poised to help coordinate assistance. 211 OC has an around the clock phone line to help with all types of emergencies and provides regional connection to resources for disasters victims, the homeless, and others needing health and human services.
Information about 211 OC can be found at www.211OC.org or by simply calling 2-1-1.