Another storm system is expected to move into Southern California Wednesday, December 30, through Saturday, January 3.
Sandbags are available upon request at the City’s Operations Support Facility (OSF), 6427 Oak Canyon Road, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Up to 10 sandbags are available per household on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, residents will need to check in at the office and show proof of residency to obtain sandbags.
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has a limited supply of sand and bags available at several locations throughout the county. In Irvine, pick up free sand and bags at Station 36, 301 E. Yale Loop. Be sure to bring a shovel in order to fill your bags. For more information, visit OCFA's website. Sand and sandbags can also be obtained at building supply stores.
You can report downed trees, flooding, and rain-related issues via the Access Irvine app; online at cityofirvine.org/howcanwehelp; or by calling 949-724-7000. For power outages, please visit sce.com/outage.
Sign up for AlertOC, the County's mass notification system, at AlertOC.org, and monitor social media, news, and weather advisories for warnings and updates.
Additional emergency preparedness information is available at cityofirvine.org/prepare. OCFA also offers information about protecting your home.
For a link to the National Weather Service as it affects Irvine, visit weather forecast.