Union City CERT

Registration is now open for the October Union City CERT Academy! October 10th, 12th, and 19th 2024. Space is limited for this annual hands-on training academy.
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More severe weather is expected this week.
Get ahead of the storms by preparing your household.

Download flood safety resources in 5 different languages at listoscalifornia.org

The parade of storms continues & the Jan 9-10 storm will pack a punch. Here's the timeline of what to expect. Use today to finish any storm preparations!

High Wind Warning has been issued for our region starting tonight at 8 PM . Expect southerly winds near 20 to 35 mph with gust up to 60 mph in the valley locations and 35 to 50 mph with gust up 80 mph along the coast and highest peaks.

Expect North Bay winds to start diminishing around 8 AM, South and East Bay and San Francisco as well as Santa Cruz county diminishing around 10 AM, and Monterey and San Benito diminishing around 4 PM.

Union City Storm Preparedness Tips

• Avoid traveling and any unnecessary trips.
• Avoid driving through a flooded road.
• If you are in danger of flooding, move to higher ground immediately.
• Be ready and tell family, friends, and neighbors to evacuate, if needed.
• Pack a go pack with important documents, medicine, spare clothes, and any other essential items (see below).
• Charge any devices and have battery-operated flashlights handy. Do not use candles, due to the risk of fire.
• Report downed trees, flooding, and other storm-related issues by calling the Police Non-Emergency Dispatch at (510) 471-1365, option #3.
• Report downed power lines to PG&E: https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/electrical-safety/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-downed-power-line/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-downed-power-line.page and call 9-1-1.

Sandbags
Union City residents or business owners who feel their homes or businesses are at risk of flooding can pick up sandbags at the City’s Corporation Yard, 34650 7th Street, Union City, during regular business hours. Each resident may be issued up to five (5) bags. Verification of residence may be required.

Sandbags are also available at Fire Station 31, 33555 Central Avenue, Union City.

Warming Locations
The Mark Green Sports Center, 31224 Union City Boulevard, Union City, is open for visitors to keep warm during regular business hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

For additional facilities throughout the County, including warming locations to stay dry, visit: https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/guidance.htm.

Stay Informed:
Opt into AC Alert, the Alameda County emergency alert system. AC Alert is a free, easy, and confidential way for anyone to receive critical information and emergency warnings directly to their cell phone, landline, or email:https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/documents/ACAlertSignUpFebruary19MobileApp.pdf

For more emergency preparedness tips, visit: https://www.unioncity.org/345/Emergency-Preparedness

Never drive into flooded areas. In a disaster, the road to safety may not be your usual route. Disasters may close roads and bus routes you usually take. Check your local weather forecasts and sign up for alerts at CalAlerts.org.

In need of sandbags to prepare for rainy weather? Union City Public Works has got you covered! There are sandbags available at Union City Corporation Yard front parking lot (34650 7th Street). Limit five pre-filled bags per Union City household☔️

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[Virtual] Introduction to CERT Incident Command System Training Alameda County Fire Department will join us virtually to present an Introduction to the Incident Command System. If you have not completed the CERT academy this material may be new to you, if you have already completed a CERT Academy this will be a great refresher on the ICS. This course is part of....

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