Things are changing...(OT)

11 years ago

Well, for at least 3 years, we have been nagged relentlessly by our local govt to clear a safe 100 feet around our house (if I did that literally I would have to knock down 3 of my neighbor's houses), etc. Certainly for more rural areas it makes a lot of sense. Anyway, it has become a chorus and a mantra anytime we get a communication from our town or county.

Well, I may have evidence that things might change - in the latest newsletter there was an article entitled "Be prepared for Disaster.." When I looked at it, it was NOT about earthquakes or fires. The gist of it was to make sure your drainage worked, and be prepared for massive rains and flooding! The city has men out already clearing the storm drains and trimming trees. Such a nice change! When you live in Calif, there is always something to worry about, but personally I am tired of worrying about drought and fires, and worrying about flooding sounds much nicer!

Jackie

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
11 years ago
We are now the proud owners of about 150 sand bags which, when filled, will hopefully keep our steep hillsides more or less in place. It's a little difficult to get into that frame of mind when it's been over 90 degrees for what seems like forever, with the latest storm system completely passing us by and nothing on the radar. Everyone seems sure that it will happen, although I won't believe it completely just yet, but am very much hoping that the predictions are accurate.
jacqueline9CA
Original Author
11 years ago
We had a bit of rain here yesterday, which was UNPREDICTED by the weather folks, so getting into the mood is easier. I have made a promise to myself not to complain about any rain we may get, including flooding. We have flood insurance, although I do not expect to need it. It is so nice to have cool, cloudy weather again!

Jackie
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Anne Zone 7a Northern CA
11 years ago
It's raining here in Siskiyou County and all the plants look happy! We live on a creek and same thing, I will not complain! The only flood we've had in 10 years is from an improperly installed pipe!
jerijen
11 years ago
No rain here. And if El Nino REALLY happens, and we get rain, it will likely not start until at least January. Maybe February, or even March.

And yes, if it's as big as they say, it could be very bad for some people.

We also have a huge number of sandbags, and we'll be getting in sand, to fill them. We know the "lay" of the hillside pretty well. We know the paths water will take, as it flows from farther up the hill. Our aim is to use the sandbags to direct the water PAST our land, onto the Edison Co. right-of-way, which will carry it on down hill. From there, it is the business of those "down-stream" to be aware of where it will flow, and direct it in safe directions.

Our rain gutters are clear -- but we will have to clear them again before long.

The "joker in the deck" is whether there will be fire on the hillside above us. The last time this happened, there was, and we had some impressive mudslides. We hope that won't happen.

Neighbors who weren't here the last time . . . One has asked for advice about where the water will go. One is a "know it all" who will just have to figure it out as he goes along. :-)

I have my knee boots, but I really need a new poncho . . . :-)