A flood watch has been issued for the whole Bay Area, starting today (Thursday, March 9) in the afternoon and ending on Sunday (March 12) morning.
The watch was issued by the U.S. National Weather Service. An atmospheric river (a “river in the sky” carrying a high amount of water vapor) is heading toward the region, spurring authorities to advise residents to take precautions…
Bay Area residents can expect to see bodies of water rising rapidly, along with flash flooding on the roadways and intensified traffic and delays. Steep hillside areas also might see mudslide activity.
The County’s Office of Supportive Housing has advised unhoused residents to make their way to warming centers (see link and list below). People seeking more info about warming centers can phone the Here 4 You Hotline at 408-385-2400 between 9 am and 8:30 pm while the flood watch is in effect. Unhoused people in San Jose can call 408-539-2105 or email owlreferrals@homefirstscc.org to attain an Overnight Warming Location (OWL) bed. Unsheltered residents in or near Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Martin can make their way to the Community Christian Church Overnight Warming Location located at 17640 Crest Ave. in Morgan Hill.
Area residents are advised to avoid burning charcoal or other flammable materials in enclosed spaces so as to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Motorists should travel with caution and be on alert for slick roads and flooding. If outdoors, people should layer up their clothing and wear waterproof, insulated boots – though staying indoors as much as possible is advisable. People should also stay hydrated by drinking ample water with electrolytes.
The risk of getting hypothermia and experiencing a dangerously low body temperature (below 95 degrees Fahrenheit) increases in cold weather, particularly for senior citizens and very young children, or those using alcohol, drugs, or medications. Those experiencing confusion, dizziness, exhaustion, shivering, clumsiness, slurred speech, a weak pulse, shallow breathing, or a loss of consciousness might be having the symptoms of hypothermia.
Santa Clara County’s seven libraries have become functional as warming centers as of today. Warming center locations and hours can be found here and are also listed below…
| Central Park Library
2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95051 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Fri., March 10 – Sat., March 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cupertino Library 10800 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 – Fri., March 10 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat., March 11 from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Gilroy Library 350 W. 6th St., Gilroy, CA 95020 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 – Sat., March 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Los Altos Library 13 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri., March 10 – Sat., March 11 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Milpitas Library 160 N. Main St. Milpitas, CA 95035 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri., March 10 – Sat., March 11 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Mission Branch Library 1098 Lexington Street Santa Clara, CA 95050 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Morgan Hill Library 660 W. Main Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 – Sat., March 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Northside Branch Library 695 Moreland Way Santa Clara, CA 95054 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Fri., March 10 – Sat., March 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Santa Clara Senior Center 1303 Fremont St. Santa Clara, CA 95050 Hours of Operations: Thurs., March 9 – Fri., March 10 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Hours of Operation: Thurs., March 9 – Sat., March 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunnyvale Library 665 W. Olive Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Hours of Operation Fri., March 10 – Sat., March from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Woodland Library 1975 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 Hours of Operation Thurs., March 9 – Sat., March 11 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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