Heavy rains are predicted Monday evening and Tuesday morning in Ventura County. In anticipation of the forecasted storm, Ventura County public safety agencies are encouraging people to prepare.

Before Monday, residents living in, and around Thomas Fire burn areas or near flood-prone areas, need to prepare for this storm as well as the rest of the rainy season. Plan ahead by signing up to receive mobile emergency text alerts at www.VCAlert.org and taking the following additional steps:

Take Action:

• Sign-up to receive “VC Alert” mobile messages by contacting VC Alert Hotline at (805) 648-9283 or visiting www.vcalert.org. Subscribers will receive emergency notifications such as evacuation notices specific to their neighborhood.
• Make sure extra supplies are on hand at home, including: a flashlight, water, food, personal medical supplies, filled prescriptions and a charged smartphone with internet access in case local roads are temporarily closed.
• Download a “Ready, Set, Go!” flood preparation plan and follow its guidance. 

Get Local Assistance:

• Need additional sandbags? Stop by a local fire station or call 805-371-1111 to check supplies. Please be prepared to fill and transport sandbags. Supplies can also be purchased at local hardware stores.
• Learn how to use sandbags to divert water and redirect debris away from properties.
• If you see a nearby storm drain that is blocked, contact your local city public works department or Ventura County Public Works at (805) 654-2001.

Pay Attention During the Rain

• Monitor Ventura County’s local emergency website, and the local website of the National Weather Service for urgent weather updates and local emergency information.
• Do not cross roads or areas covered by flowing water and keep away from flood control debris basins, channels, facilities and river beds.

For addition rain ready tips, visit VenturaCountyRecovers.org or www.ReadyVenturaCounty.org.

For information in Español about how to prepare for rain after a wildfire, click here.