Widespread rainfall is expected to arrive on November 14 and stay through the week<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n![\"Car](\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/proudcity\/marindpwca\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RESIZED-Donahue-Street-and-Drake-Ave-roadway-flooding-300x240.jpg\")
Widespread rainfall is expected to arrive on Tuesday, November 14, and stay through the week, the first of what could be numerous systems arriving along the west coast in the coming weeks. These storms may cause flooding. (Archive photo of flooded street in Marin City)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe low-lying areas of Marin County are being monitored by the County’s\u00a0Department of Public Works<\/a>, in coordination with other County departments, to ensure the public is aware of potential flooding. Residents and business owners in Marin City and other areas that are prone to flooding are asked to stay aware of storms predicted to arrive this week and which may continue through the next days and weeks.<\/p>\n\u201cOur Number 1 priority is to keep people safe,\u201d said Rosemarie Gaglione, director of the County\u2019s Department of Public Works. \u201cWe have crews monitoring storm drain systems, creeks, levees, tide gates, pump stations, culverts and roads,\u201d she added. Sandbags will be made available as the storm intensity becomes clear, she said.<\/p>\n
Widespread rainfall is expected to arrive on Tuesday, November 14, and stay through the week, the first of what could be numerous systems arriving along the west coast in the coming weeks.\u00a0 The current forecast predicts periods of moderate to localized heavy rain along with gusty winds, according to the Marin County Office of Emergency Management. The County is encouraging residents to monitor trusted sources\u00a0to keep up with the\u00a0latest National Weather Service forecast[External]<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nResidents are\u00a0encouraged to take action<\/a>\u00a0on their own property to help reduce the risk of flooding. Before a storm, residents should clear dead leaves from their driveway drains, rooftop gutters, and storm drains. Dead foliage should be disposed of in compost bins, not left in street gutters to clog drainage systems and cause flooding. Those living in flood-prone areas should test their sump pumps and stock up on sandbags (available at most hardware stores) and learn\u00a0how to properly use them[External]<\/span><\/a>\u00a0prior to storms.<\/p>\nReadyMarin.org[External]<\/span><\/a>\u00a0provides many detailed resources, including emergency \u201cgo-bag\u201d packing checklists, that can be helpful for residents to prepare for the unexpected.<\/p>\nIt is important for residents to sign up for the\u00a0Alert Marin<\/a>\u00a0notification system to be aware of emergency situations. The service, provided by the\u00a0Marin County Office of Emergency Management<\/a>, provides the public with time-sensitive alerts targeted toward specific addresses or neighborhoods. Residents who have registered should review their contact information to make sure it is up to date.<\/p>\nFlood insurance is important for homeowners and renters alike, since standard insurance policies do not usually include flood damage. Even a few inches of water can result in thousands of dollars in repair and restoration costs. Marin County participates in the\u00a0National Flood Insurance Program<\/a>, which makes\u00a0federally backed insurance[External]<\/span><\/a>\u00a0available for all homes, and provides\u00a0a range of resources<\/a>\u00a0to help property owners make the best decisions for them. Residents who seek such coverage are encouraged to contact their insurance agency.<\/p>\n
The low-lying areas of Marin County are being monitored by the County’s\u00a0Department of Public Works<\/a>, in coordination with other County departments, to ensure the public is aware of potential flooding. Residents and business owners in Marin City and other areas that are prone to flooding are asked to stay aware of storms predicted to arrive this week and which may continue through the next days and weeks.<\/p>\n \u201cOur Number 1 priority is to keep people safe,\u201d said Rosemarie Gaglione, director of the County\u2019s Department of Public Works. \u201cWe have crews monitoring storm drain systems, creeks, levees, tide gates, pump stations, culverts and roads,\u201d she added. Sandbags will be made available as the storm intensity becomes clear, she said.<\/p>\n Widespread rainfall is expected to arrive on Tuesday, November 14, and stay through the week, the first of what could be numerous systems arriving along the west coast in the coming weeks.\u00a0 The current forecast predicts periods of moderate to localized heavy rain along with gusty winds, according to the Marin County Office of Emergency Management. The County is encouraging residents to monitor trusted sources\u00a0to keep up with the\u00a0latest National Weather Service forecast[External]<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Residents are\u00a0encouraged to take action<\/a>\u00a0on their own property to help reduce the risk of flooding. Before a storm, residents should clear dead leaves from their driveway drains, rooftop gutters, and storm drains. Dead foliage should be disposed of in compost bins, not left in street gutters to clog drainage systems and cause flooding. Those living in flood-prone areas should test their sump pumps and stock up on sandbags (available at most hardware stores) and learn\u00a0how to properly use them[External]<\/span><\/a>\u00a0prior to storms.<\/p>\n ReadyMarin.org[External]<\/span><\/a>\u00a0provides many detailed resources, including emergency \u201cgo-bag\u201d packing checklists, that can be helpful for residents to prepare for the unexpected.<\/p>\n It is important for residents to sign up for the\u00a0Alert Marin<\/a>\u00a0notification system to be aware of emergency situations. The service, provided by the\u00a0Marin County Office of Emergency Management<\/a>, provides the public with time-sensitive alerts targeted toward specific addresses or neighborhoods. Residents who have registered should review their contact information to make sure it is up to date.<\/p>\n Flood insurance is important for homeowners and renters alike, since standard insurance policies do not usually include flood damage. Even a few inches of water can result in thousands of dollars in repair and restoration costs. Marin County participates in the\u00a0National Flood Insurance Program<\/a>, which makes\u00a0federally backed insurance[External]<\/span><\/a>\u00a0available for all homes, and provides\u00a0a range of resources<\/a>\u00a0to help property owners make the best decisions for them. Residents who seek such coverage are encouraged to contact their insurance agency.<\/p>\n