San Diego Officials Warn of Potential Flooding in Low-Lying Areas
What happened
San Diego officials are preparing for potential neighborhood flooding due to El Niño-related storms, which are expected to cause significant impacts in the coming months. The city warned that very high tides are expected this Saturday through Tuesday, potentially causing temporary flooding in low-lying coastal areas, including Midway and Mission Beach.
From timesofsandiego.com
Why it matters
The city has opened online information resources and established sandbag pickup points at various recreation centers across the city. Residents can collect empty sandbags at these centers, though sand must be purchased separately at local hardware or home improvement stores.
From timesofsandiego.com
Who's involved
- San DiegoThe city is managing the emergency response to potential El Niño-related flooding.
- MidwayA low-lying area facing potential temporary flooding during high tides.
- Allied Gardens Recreation CenterDesignated as a resource center for residents to pick up sandbags.
- Standley Recreation CenterDesignated as a resource center for residents to pick up sandbags.
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The entities involved
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San Diego
seat of San Diego County, California, United States; second-largest city in California
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Midway
human settlement in La Paz County, Arizona
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