Storm Update: Sandbags Available to Stockton Residents & Warming Zones Available thru Jan 12

Rain and winds expected throughout Thursday, with additional storm conditions late Friday and into Sunday and returning Monday through Tuesday. To prepare for upcoming storms, City of Stockton self-service, self-fill sandbag locations will require identification with a Stockton address and be limited to 10 bags per visit. Warming Zone hours have been extended through the night of Thursday, January 12.

Storm-Related Services

• Sandbags – Free self-service, sandbags are available for Stockton residents at two locations.
  • Must show ID with Stockton address.
  • Limit 10 bags per visit.
  • Self-service, self-fill, bring your own shovel.
  • Fill bags one-third to one-half full.
  • Sandbag supplies are renewed daily.
• Warming Zones – Warming Zone availability has been extended through the night of Thursday, January 12, 2023. For locations and hours, visit www.stocktonca.gov/storm.
  • Those without power, heat or shelter are welcome at any of the four (4) City of Stockton community centers.
  • Face coverings, which will be provided at the door, are mandatory. All those staying must confirm that they are free of all COVID-19 symptoms by reviewing and completing a checklist.
• Community Centers – During regular business hours, visit our Community Center Warming Zone locations or public libraries to charge cell phones.

Reporting Storm-Related Issues

• Report issues in the public right-of-way – Report issues in the public right-of-way, such as fallen limbs and trees, signals, signs, and streetlights to the City of Stockton Municipal Service Center at www.stocktonca.gov/AskStockton or by calling (209) 937-8341. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.
• Power Outages – Power has been restored to most areas. Report Power Outages or check the status of power in your neighborhood at Pacific, Gas and Electric – Storms, Outages & Safety – or call 1-800-PGE-5000.

Safety Tips

• Travel Tips – Local and neighborhood street flooding has subsided. Do not drive, ride, walk or wade through standing water. Travel with caution. Slow down. Watch for lane and street closures. Treat all dark or flashing traffic signals as “all-way stops.” For current information about major road closures, please visit www.stocktonca.gov/storm.
• Help Clear Fallen Leaves & Debris – Please help your neighborhood by clearing leaves, branches, and storm debris away from storm drains near your home. Place yard waste, leaves, and organic debris in your organics waste cart.
• City Parks Closed – All City of Stockton parks are closed, due to tree hazards. Please do not access, pass through, or walk near City parks until the storm has passed, clean-up is completed, and the City has notified the community that the temporary closure is over.
• Preparedness Tips – Preparedness tips are available on the City of Stockton website. Links to other resources, such as Ready.gov, have resources, such as checklists, to help you and your family prepare.

For more information, please visit www.stocktonca.gov/storm.