Contact Person: Mandy Wong, Public Safety Supervisor
Email:
[email protected]
Phone: (626) 569-2168
RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR
LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND CITY OF ROSEMEAD
The Rosemead Public Safety Department is continuing to monitor two significant storms bringing the potential for rain and wind. We urge everyone to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions. Here are essential tips to navigate through the rain:
- Stay Informed: Monitor weather updates from the National Weather Service here.
- Home Preparations: Secure loose items, check roof and gutters, and secure proper drainage to prevent flooding.
- Travel Safely: Avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain. If you must go out, drive cautiously and be aware of road conditions. Avoid flooded roads and areas prone to landslides.
- Sandbags: If your area is prone to flooding, you can obtain filled sandbags on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 166, 3615 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731. Properly place the sandbags to redirect water.
- Emergency Kit: Prepare an emergency kit with essentials to include water, non-perishable food, flashlights, and first aid supplies.
Rosemead residents can report any downed trees, power lines, or other storm-related emergencies in Rosemead as follows:
- To report issues related to down or unsafe power lines, damaged poles, or traffic light outages, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Temple Station at (626) 285-7171;
- To report downed trees on a public right-of-way, please contact the Rosemead Public Works Department at (626) 569-2262; and
- For power outage information, please contact Southern California Edison at (800) 611-1911. To view a list of safety tips Southern California Edison recommends for high wind conditions and possible outages, please click here.
- For fire or medical emergencies, please dial 9-1-1.
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