"How to use a sandbag and where to get sandbags in your area: Follow these instructions on how to use sandbags and other flood preparation tips to protect your home, and click on the links below to get sandbags in your county: Where to get sandbags in San Mateo County Where to get sandbags in Alameda County Where to get sandbags in Santa Clara County"
"Flash flood warning: Take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain."
San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties are included in a flood advisory effective until 4:45 a.m. Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, with minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Motorists are warned to turn around and avoid flooded roads because most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Observed flooding should be reported to local emergency services or law enforcement so information can be passed to the National Weather Service when it is safe to do so. Instructions on how to use sandbags and links to sandbag distribution in San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties are provided. Definitions explain flash flood warnings, flood warnings, advisories, and watches and corresponding actions.
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