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GREEN - ROUTINE / BE READY
Updated: October 6, 2026 5:44PM
Normal Winter Conditions. Stay prepared and know where to get information.
PREPARE • KNOW • CONNECT
DEL NORTE WINTER READY
Winter weather can bring heavy rain, flooding, high winds, power outages, landslides and road closures. A few simple steps now can help you and your family be ready. Use this page to prepare before a storm and find trusted information when conditions change.
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What Do You Need To Know?
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winter Ready
Prepare Before The Storm
{ } Sign up for Del Norte County emergency alerts
{ } Know your evacuation route
{ } Check your emergency supplies
{ } Prepare for power outages
{ } Charge phones and backup batteries
{ } Have enough water and food for 72 hrs.
Emergency Supply Check List
{ } Water and Food for three days minimum
{ } Flashlight: Battery powered or hand-crank with extra batteries.
{ } Radio: Battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA weather radio.
{ } Whistle: To signal for help if trapped.
{ } Phone Charger: Portable power bank and charging cords.
{ } First Aid kit: Bandages, antiseptic wipes, sterile gauze.
{ } Warmth: Blanket and a Jacket.
DURING A STORM
TURN AROUND - DON"T DROWN
Never drive through a flooded roadway
TURN AROUND - DON'T DROWN
Never drive through a flooded roadway.
DOWNED POWER LINES
Stay away from downed power lines and report them.
STAY INFORMED
Follow official emergency information and instructions.
USE GENERATORS SAFELY
Never operate a generator inside a enclosed area.
DEL NORTE WINTER READINESS STATUS
BE READY
Routine conditions. Stay prepared and know where to get information.
STAY AWARE
Potential impacts weather is approaching. Monitor forecasts.
PREPARE NOW
Significant impacts are increasingly likely. Complete preparations now.
TAKE ACTION
significant impacts are occurring or expected. Follow official warnings and instructions.
KNOW 2 BEFORE THE STORM
Before severe weather arrives, choose two people you will check on—a neighbor, friend, family member, older adult, or someone who may need a little extra help. It's not just about preparing our supplies, it's about neighbors taking care of neighbors.
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