Household Preparedness for Storm Season

• Ensure your drains, gutters and downspouts are clean and functioning properly. This is especially important for flat-roofed buildings.
• Keep stormwater troughs, pipes and culverts on your property free of debris.
• Closely examine windows, skylights and doors that may benefit from caulking or weatherstripping.
• Inspect your attic for "leaks" of sunlight, or signs of previous water damage that may indicate where pre-storm repairs are needed.
• Establish household supplies (bucket, mop, towel, tarpaulin) to minimize damage from a sudden leak or stormwater seepage.
• Move valuable or easily damaged items away from low-lying areas prone to flooding.
• Keep sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, lumber, hand tools and other materials handy for addressing sudden stormwater issues.

Free Sandbags Available at Thompson Park located at 14001 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706. Empty bags and sand available in the north parking lot, adjacent to the Aquatic Center. Bring your own shovel and fill your own bags. For more information, please call Thompson Park at (562) 866-8614.