Emergency FAQ

In anticipation of rainfall, city staff works to identify and address drainage concerns throughout the City. Mitigating draining problems often requires:

• Asphalt pavement berm repair
• The creation of earth swales adjacent to roadways
• Modifying storm drains
• Pavement repair

City staff also canvasses areas to identify potential drainage concerns at existing draining facilities (examples are under street culverts) and clean debris to maintain storm-water flow.

Residents and businesses are strongly encouraged to thoroughly prepare for increased rainfall. Please refer to this tip sheet(PDF, 265KB) to find out what you can do to better prepare for the El Niño event and address drainage and stormwater problems long-term.

Yes, sandbags and sand are available for Jurupa Valley residents.

Sandbags and sand are available at the following locations:

• Jurupa District Lions Club at 5981 Limonite Ave. (call 951-715-2020 for scheduled sandbag pickup days)
• Fire Station Number 16 at 9270 Limonite Ave.
• Fire Station Number 18 at 7545 Mission Blvd.

Stations are open during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. You will have to make arrangements to fill and haul them yourselves.

*Empty sandbags are available at all stations.

Please Note: There is a 20-bag maximum, and you must show proof of Jurupa Valley, CA residency. No contractors.