Valley braces for rain as public works crews ready roads and drains in Cathedral City

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Public works crews in Cathedral City are working hard to make sure that the city's infrastructure can handle the rainfall.

City officials told News Channel 3 typical trouble spots are checked and surveyed before each forecasted weather event. Crews also clear storm drains ahead of time.

It comes after a storm in November caused mudflows on Varner Road at the northern end of the city. 

Residents were also seen taking advantage of a sandbag filling area at Cathedral City Fire Station #2 (32-100 Desert Vista Road). Other cities are providing similar resources, like Palm Desert and Palm Springs.

In Palm Springs, sandbags are available for pickup at all five of the city's fire stations, as well as City Hall.

Stay with News Channel 3 as we track the incoming storm and hear more from crews and residents on how they're preparing.