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WeatherFriday, November 6

San Luis Obispo County is clearing culverts and urging you to get ready for El Niño storms

The Daily San Luis Obispo teamFrom Friday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you live in San Luis Obispo County, consider this your nudge to get storm-ready. County officials held a virtual meeting Wednesday on what could mean for the Central Coast. A local meteorologist and reps from Public Works, the sheriff's office, CAL FIRE and the Office of Emergency Services () took residents' questions. Meanwhile, Edhat reports the county is clearing culverts and upgrading flood protection.

  • Do now: put together an emergency kit
  • Do now: make a family emergency plan
  • Do now: clean your gutters
  • Do now: keep important documents organized

Agencies are inspecting, clearing and training ahead of storms

WhoWhat they're doing
CountyClearing culverts, upgrading flood protection
CrewsInspecting drainage systems, roads and culverts
Fire and law enforcementTraining and positioning resources

Sources: edhat, KSBY News

The county's plans draw on the flooding the Central Coast saw in 2023, KSBY reports. El Niño doesn't guarantee a wet winter, OES emergency services coordinator Anita Konopa said, but she wants residents to plan ahead and "be ready for it to be more impactful this year."

Sources: edhat, KSBY News

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