Winter storms in San Francisco

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Find safety tips to help you have a safe winter and protect yourself and your property.

San Francisco residents and businesses can get up to 10 free sandbags before and during severe storms.

Enter your address in the searchable Flood Map and find out if your property is in a flood risk zone.

Report all non-life threatening storm-related issues to 311 Customer Service Center.

Help us keep 911 available for life and safety emergencies.

Temporary shelters are available from Nov 20 to Nov 22.

Beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be served 2 meals per day.

Some San Francisco parks are closed due to the weather.

If you visit open parks, be alert as strong gusts can topple healthy trees and snap limbs. Also be careful for flooding.

Avoid using candles during power outages to prevent fire hazards. Use flashlights or head lamps instead.
Avoid lower elevation streets, drainage channels, and other areas that may flood.
Avoid driving during heavy rains and winds.
Check on friends and family who may need help during the storm (especially elderly, homebound, or neighbors with disabilities).