Photos courtesy of C.C. Sheriff
A 40-foot tree fell onto a home on Alameda Diablo in the Diablo area this afternoon. The tree damaged the roof above the garage. Fortunately there were no injuries.
Rain is in the forecast the next few days. There are also some flood and high wind advisories. Please monitor local media for the latest updates on the weather.
For anyone needing sandbags, please visit: http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/5976/Sandbags
Here are some tips for the storms:
-Be careful of standing water, localized flooding, and fallen branches and trees.
-Do not drive through any flooded roadways.
-Never touch a downed power line. Treat them as if they are energized and dangerous.
-Call 911 for emergencies only.
-Please take extra time to get to your destination.
-When driving during a storm, please slow down and keep more distance between vehicles.
-Speeding and slippery roads are a dangerous combination.
-If your windshield wipers are on, your headlights must also be.
-Use your seatbelt and make sure children are properly buckled into their car seats.
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