Contra Costa County, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works maintenance crews have been clearing storm drains, catch basins, roadside ditches, monitoring and maintaining flood control channels and stocking sandbag stations in preparation of the coming storms.
We encourage our customers to take steps to protect themselves and their property as well. Please clear drains/gutters, watch for fallen/falling trees/limbs and other debris and look for trouble spots. If you are concerned about flooding visit: www.contracosta.ca.gov/sandbags to find your nearest sandbag station. Sand & sandbags are free, please bring a shovel.
During stormy weather, we encourage the driving public to avoid traveling on the roadways unless necessary due to localized flooding, downed trees, and hazardous situations. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads and if the power is out, treat all traffic signals like stop signs. We also advise residents to stay out of the creeks and flood control channels.
For road closure updates & other important information follow us on Twitter @cccpublicworks: https://twitter.com/cccpublicworks
For winter storm preparedness tips & resources-including flood forecasting tools visit: www.contracosta.ca.gov/stormprep
To report a service issue such as a clogged catch basin or drainage inlet, in unincorporated Contra Costa County, please call the Public Works Maintenance Division at 925-313-7000 during work hours and after hours call Sheriff’s Dispatch at 925-646-2441. To learn how you can report service issues to us from your mobile device using our free Mobile Citizen App visit: www.contracosta.ca.gov/MobileCitizen
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) maintains over 660 miles of roads, 150 miles of streams, channels, and other drainage and over 150 County buildings throughout Contra Costa County. CCCPWD provides services such as Parks and Recreation, Sandbag Distribution and Flood Control throughout unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at www.cccpublicworks.org
Editors Notes:
Storms Cause $43.9 Million in Damages in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County confirmed Friday that the series of storms that hit California has caused an estimated $43.9 million in damages. They have also broken down by jurisdiction where the damages have occurred
In mid-January, when Contra Costa County declared its local emergency, damages were estimated at roughly $27 million , but as assessments were made and after further investigation occurred, the damages increased to $43.9 million and could still increase higher. — Full Story
Photo by City of Oakley
Contra Costa County Sandbags
The following are a list of sandbag locations throughout Contra Costa County. Be sure to check with each individual city for latest information. — more info
Contra Costa County Declares Local Emergency in Response to Storms
Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ratified a local proclamation of emergency Tuesday in response to winter storm damage occurring throughout unincorporated parts of the County since late December. The proclamation was originally declared by County Administrator Monica Nino on January 10. — More Info
