Preparations underway as storm hits San Diego this week
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Communities across the county are gearing up for the anticipated rain, with many taking proactive steps to safeguard their properties.
Southcrest, one of several neighborhoods in the Southeast prone to flooding, is still recovering from last January's historic flooding. For those still reeling, stormy weather isn't taken lightly.
'Personally we just kind of put a little bit of sandbags around the places that did get flooded last time just to prepare because I seen a flood warning on my phone and everything,' one Southcrest resident said.
Ahead of the rain, the City of San Diego issued a statement noting crews with the stormwater department were out street sweeping and clearing storm drains.
'I seen a couple probably last week and this week too. It's hard to do it while it's raining, I did it last time when it was raining, it was really hard,' the Southcrest resident said.
The city says stormwater staff will monitor more than 46,000 storm drains citywide for issues.
Meanwhile, others are keeping an eye on conditions, but aren't being as proactive.
However, the impact of last year's storm still runs deep in an area not fully recovered.
'I used to like the rain more. I still like bringing my dog out, but I will think about it like having a to-go just in case,' another Southcrest resident said.
And still others aren't concerned about feeling the direct impacts of rain.
'Thankfully we're on a raised elevation so the water doesn't get to us, but our neighbors are at ground level and last time they got flooded out. If I can stay home I'll stay home,' Southcrest resident Omar Torres said.
Again, sandbags can be picked up at 11 recreation centers throughout San Diego and at other sites in the county.
Residents can also report storm-related issues by using the Get it Done app.
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