Storm advisory and impacts within the City of Ventura

viagra 40mg arial, adiposity sans-serif;”>High surf/high tides – The public is advised to avoid entering the ocean, capsule breakwater and jetty areas due to powerful waves and very dangerous high surf conditions.

Road closures and street flooding – Harbor Blvd. between Sanjon Road and the Ventura Pier is closed. San Pedro Street is closed from Harbor Blvd. to Ayala.
Main Street from Mills Road to the Five Points area, and Thompson Blvd. to downtown Ventura have excessive flooding. Motorists are strongly urged to avoid driving in flooded areas. When driving in flood conditions, motorists are advised that:
• Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger vehicles causing loss of control and possible stalling.
• A foot of water will float many vehicles.
• Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.

Closures at City facilities and parks – The Ventura Pier remains closed. Arroyo Verde Park has been closed due to flooding and lightning strikes.

Sand and bags are available (while supplies last) and residents are asked to bring their own shovel:
• City of Ventura Maintenance Yard (336 Sanjon Road, enter on Chrisman Avenue

Community members are encouraged to stay informed by registering to receive emergency notifications from VC ALERT (www.vcalert.org) and by checking vcemergency.com for incident information, closures and evacuations.

For El Niño Preparedness and flood information, including Weather Service links and other helpful tips, visit www.ReadyVenturaCounty.org/elnino.

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