Storm Update
Well, we can definitely say "when it rains, it pours" after experiencing one of the driest summers on record, it was wonderful to see the creek running again. It got scary as the creek came within half a foot of cresting the banks. We have our Department of Public Works crew along with Fairfax Police and Ross Valley Fire Departments to thank for working diligently to remove debris from the creek and keep things flowing as well as responding to emergency calls and supporting our community. We did need to sound the flood siren to give residents warning that flooding may occur. We are so thankful that it did not. Today the sun is shining the creek is flowing.
As of Sunday evening systemwide, PG&E is responding to a total of 132K+ addresses out of service. PG&E has initiated mutual-aid procedures and help will be arriving from our sister utilities in Southern California. Full restoration of 100 percent of all customers systemwide could take a few days. We will keep you posted as we know more.
Marin Fire Service responded to:
650 incidents in the 24hr period of the storm
3- structure fires
20 – vehicle accidents
163 – trees down
83 – powerlines down
185 – public assists for flooding.
Additionally, members of RVFD deployed with the USAR Regional Task Force to Santa Cruz as part of the pre-deployment for possible debris- flows in the burn scared areas.
Middle Peak Weather Station on Mt. Tam recorded an amazing 27” of rain since the series of storms started on the 19th.
Lake Lagunitas was between 20-25 below the spill way and spilled yesterday afternoon before sunset.
