Be ready in the event of a disaster

What to do if your home is flooded in Sacramento

Water levels in the American River have risen more than four feet since the start of the year according to the USGS. | Photo by SACtoday Staff

As wet weather continues to grip the Sacramento region, so do concerns of flooding. If your home has been affected, Sac County created a guide of everything you need to know when returning home after a flood.

Use extreme caution when entering buildings. Flood waters can be contaminated with sewage, as well as causing damage to the structural integrity of homes. They may also bring in animals such as snakes.
Check for gas leaks or damage to electrical systems. Fire is the most frequent post-flooding hazard due to issues like flooded electrical circuits and broken gas lines. If you see sparks or frayed wires, or smell burning insulation, turn off the main fuse box or circuit breaker. Call an electrician if these are not accessible without getting wet.
Discard any food damaged by flood waters. Foods not kept in waterproof containers, plastic utensils, wooden cutting boards, and any food inside refrigerators or freezers that were at least partially submerged are no longer safe to use. Do not eat refrigerated foods that have spent more than four hours at temperatures over 41°.
Clean and dry the building within 48 hours to help prevent mold. Remove all items that have been wet for more than two days and have your heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system inspected by a professional who specializes in mold clean up.

Be sure to check out the complete list of tips and view our storm prep tips to stay prepared for winter conditions.

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Weather

58º | Mostly cloudy | 13% chance of rain
Due to the ongoing inclement weather, residents are asked to avoid nonessential travel for the immediate future.

Civic

Officials with Sac County’s Reclamation District have reached their goal on levee repair work following the region’s New Year’s Eve storm. The county said the weather was responsible for 11 different levee breaches. (CBS 13)

Closed

Hoppy’s Railyard and Kitchen in Old Sacramento has permanently closed, with the restaurant recently thanking residents for their patronage in a social media post. No immediate reason for the closure was given. (Sac Bee)

Eat

Brazilian Steakhouse Galpao Gaucho will open its fifth location near Roseville’s Westfield Galleria. Plans are to open early this year, though no exact date has been announced. (Sac Bee)

Outdoors

If you’ve been to Capitol Park, you probably know it’s bustling with a variety of creatures. We’ve dug up facts about some of the grounds’ common critters + their roles in the ecosystem.

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