Riverside County holds flood preparedness meeting in the East Valley
County officials held a flood preparedness meeting tonight near the Salton Sea. It comes after a recent storm damaged roadways, knocked out power. and even shut down a multi-million dollar park in North Shore.
Representatives from a variety of agencies joined residents at the North Shore Beach & Yacht Club to discuss flooding hazards and precautions residents can take to prepare when the rains strike next.
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Many of those residents expressed their frustrations, asking why nothing has been done to protect homes and property from debris flow and major flooding.
Officials suggested having an emergency kit in your home and car with enough food, water. and in some cases medication to last three days. They also advised residents to use sandbags to protect property, be aware of weather watches and warnings, and to not drive through water or mudflow.
“We’ve seen people drown trying to cross over road closed signs and crossing over water that they don’t think is very deep. It only takes about 6 inches to float your car,” one representative told News Channel 3.
A representative with the Coachella Valley Water District shared a long-term master plan to help stop future flooding in the east end of the valley.
It was during the CVWD’s presentation that people wanted their voices heard the most. People asking why it has taken the agency so long to come up with a master plan. Some of these residents have lived here for decades dealing with the same flooding/
Those requiring accommodations to attend the meeting were advised to email EMDPIO@rivco.org or call (951) 358-7100.
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