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The City of Irvine will host an El Niño Preparedness Town Hall Monday, October 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Irvine City Hall Council Chamber.The community event will help residents understand El Niño, what the current outlook may mean for Irvine and Southern California, and how the City is preparing for the winter storm season.
A guest speaker from the National Weather Service will discuss current conditions, the seasonal outlook, and the types of weather Southern California could experience. The presentation will also explain the difference between a seasonal climate outlook and a forecast for a specific storm.
Representatives from Orange County Fire Authority and the City of Irvine Office of Emergency Management and Public Works & Sustainability Department will discuss how the City prepares for and responds to heavy rain, flooding, high winds, fallen trees, blocked storm drains, road hazards, and other storm-related impacts.
Community members will learn:
- What El Niño is and why it matters in Irvine.
- How the City monitors conditions and coordinates emergency response.
- How Irvine maintains storm drains, streets, trees, drainage systems, and public facilities.
- How to obtain sandbags through the City’s sandbag program.
- How to report fallen trees, blocked storm drains, flooding, and other non-emergency maintenance concerns.
- How to register for emergency alerts and receive verified City information.
- What households, businesses, and property managers can do before severe weather arrives.
The program will include presentations followed by a question-and-answer session. The town hall will be held at Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Community members may attend in person or watch live through Zoom. The program will also be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing.
For event information, Zoom details, and preparedness resources, visit cityofirvine.gov/elnino.
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1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA, United States, California 92606
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