BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County is still recovering from the effects of the recent "atmospheric river" that has caused flooding across the area as well as the state. Now, another storm is moving into the area.
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch, which is expected to bring "excessive rainfall" starting Saturday morning. In addition, a Winter Storm has also been issued for areas north of Kern County.
The Kern County Fire Department is encouraging residents to review safety reminders, including monitoring weather updates, signing up for emergency notifications at readykern.com, preparing for potential power outages, and keeping non-perishable food, water, blankets, and a flashlight in their homes and vehicles.
They also recommended that residents limit unnecessary travel and if they do, remember not to drive through standing water.
The Kern County Fire Department also said that multiple locations have sand available for those wishing to make sandbags to protect property from flooding.
Those locations include:
- Arvin – 10300 San Diego St.
- Kernville – 1) Mcray Rd. near Park Ave, 2) Kelso Valley Rd. 2 Miles south of Kelso Creek Rd.
- Lake Isabella – Senior Center at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd.
- Lebec – Lebec Rd between the I-5 on and off ramps.
- Frazier Park – West End Trail above KCFD Fire Station 57.
- McFarland – Elmo Hwy at Schnaidt St.
- Tehachapi – Highline Rd. at Tucker Rd.
