How to prepare before a storm

CITY OF SEAL BEACH

El Niño could bring heavier rains, bigger surf, higher tides and flooding to Seal Beach. The city could experience:

• Periods of heavy rainfall and street flooding.

• Higher-than-normal tides and coastal flooding.

• Large surf, rip currents and beach erosion.

• Strong winds that could damage trees and power lines.

• Road closures and travel disruptions.

• Power outages and utility interruptions.

How to prepare:

• Build or refresh one’s emergency kit.

• Store 3-7 days worth of food, water and medications (including for pets).

• Charge backup batteries and power banks.

• Keep important documents in a waterproof container.

• Create a family communication plan.

• Keep vehicles fueled and ready.

Safety tips to follow during a storm:

• Never drive through flooded roadways.

• Stay away from beaches, jetties and flood-prone areas during high surf events.

• Avoid downed power lines.

• Follow instructions from emergency officials.

• Check on neighbors, especially older adults and those with access and functional needs.

For more information, visit https://sealbeachpd.com/emergencypreparedness/.

If there is a major emergency, call 911 immediately. For nonemergencies, call the Seal Beach police non-emergency dispatch

at 562-594-7232.

—City of Seal Beach