Weather Preparedness
After the Flood Threat
If your sandbags are clean and have not been contaminated by floodwater, you can store them for reuse or empty the sand into your garden soil. Throw away empty bags.
Prepare for Flash Flooding
Consider a pre-storm walk with your neighbors to clear leaves, trash, and yard debris from curb inlets, ditches, and culverts. This helps keep water moving away from homes.
Do not walk, drive, or swim through floodwater. Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Make an evacuation plan and be ready to shelter in place. If your home is flooding, move to higher ground or a higher floor. Do not become trapped in a basement or attic.
Stay Informed
Alert Santa Fe is the County's official emergency alert and notification system used to share information with the public during emergencies, including road closures caused by localized flooding or other weather emergencies.
Report Flooding
Please be patient, as dispatchers often receive high call volumes during inclement weather events.
For an emergency requiring an immediate response from law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services, dial 9-1-1.
