Emergency Preparedness

CERT training covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are unavailable. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you can protect yourself and maximize your capability to help the greatest number of people after a disaster.

Please see the link below for upcoming FREE Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Riverside County.

https://rivcoready.org/cert/registration

California Standard Statewide Evacuation Terminology

Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Shelter in Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.

Evacuation Order(s) Lifted: The formal announcement of lifting evacuations in an area currently under evacuation.

Hard Closure: Closed to all traffic except Fire and Law Enforcement.

Soft Closure: Closed to all traffic except Fire, Law Enforcement and critical Incident resources (i.e. Utility, Caltrans, City/County Roads etc. or those needed to repair or restore infrastructure).

Resident Only Closure: Soft closure with the additional allowance of residents and local government agencies assisting with response and recovery.

Unfortunately, active shooter situations can occur spontaneously, without warning, in crowded public spaces and workplaces. The Federal Department of Homeland Security has provided a tip sheet on how to preserve and to promote public safety during an active shooter situation(PDF, 229KB).

Heavy rain can cause pooling, runoffs, and flooding. These events may result in traffic obstructions, road closures, infrastructure damage, power outages, and evacuations.

Preparing for Heavy Rainfall

Here are some safety tips on how you can prepare for the upcoming storm:

• Limited quantities of unfilled sandbags are available at local fire stations.
• Ensure storm drains near your house are clear and free of debris.

Staying Safe During Heavy Rainfall

• Make sure the tires, headlights, tail lights and wiper blades on your vehicle are in good working condition.
• If possible, avoid the roads and stay safe at HOME.
• If you must drive, drive slowly, safely and be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid downed power lines and immediately report them to dispatch at 951-776-1099.
• Turn around, don't drown! Don't risk driving through flooded areas.

What is the City of Jurupa Valley doing to prepare for upcoming rainfall?

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.

What can I do to prepare for upcoming rainfall?

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.

Are there sandbags available to Jurupa Valley resident?

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.

Information & Resources for El Niño Preparation

• El Niño Fact Sheet (Provided by Southern California Edison)(PDF, 61KB)
• El Niño Hoja de Hechos (Proporcionada por Southern California Edison)(PDF, 275KB)
• El Niño Infographic (Provided by Southern California Edison)(PDF, 695KB)

The Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District has issued a fact sheet on the Zika virus(PDF, 89KB).