"According to the NWS San Francisco CA, Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways, the NWS said. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding."
"How to use a sandbag and where to get sandbags in your area: Follow these instructions on how to use sandbags and other flood preparation tips to protect your home, and click on the links below to get sandbags in your county: Where to get sandbags in San Mateo County Where to get sandbags in Alameda County Where to get sandbags in Santa Clara County"
Alameda and Contra Costa counties are under a flood advisory issued by the National Weather Service at 3:18 a.m., effective until 6:15 a.m. Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, with minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas and water over roadways. Drivers are advised: turn around, don't drown; most flood deaths occur in vehicles, and hazards are harder to recognize at night. Instructions are provided on how to use sandbags and where to obtain them in San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties. Definitions clarify flash flood warning, flood warning, flood advisory, and flood watch, with action guidance for each.
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