Be Rain Ready

Rain falling on an umbrella. Be Rain Ready
Sunday, February 18, 2024

A winter storm is heading to Southern California. Light precipitation is forecast on Monday, February 19, with rainfall heavy at times Tuesday, February, 20. A Flood Watch is in effect from Monday at 10 p.m. until Wednesday at 10 a.m.

If you need sandbags, they will be available upon request at the City’s Operations Support Facility (OSF), 6427 Oak Canyon Road, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. 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/howcanwehelpor by calling 949-724-7600 during weekdays; 949-724-7000 on weekends, holidays, or after business hours. 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 weatherforecast