Firefighters urge residents to prepare for weekend storm

Cal Fire is warning residents to prepare for potential flooding in Monterey County during the weekend storm.

Brennan Blue, Cal Fire San Benito Monterey Unit Chief, said the Soberanes fire burn area remains dangerous due to landslide and debris flow potential.

Firefighters are urging residents to have an emergency kit with supplies for at least 72 hours. Residents should also use sandbags to divert water from their homes.

Sandbags are available throughout Monterey County.

Sandbags may be available at:

Aromas Fire Station 35, 492 Carpenteria Road, Aromas

Bradley CAL FIRE Station 40, 65789 Bradley Road, Bradley

King City CAL FIRE Station 30, 401 Canal Street, King City

Lockwood CAL FIRE Station 42, 67983 Jolon Road, Lockwood

Parkfield CAL FIRE Station 41, 70578 Coalinga-Parkfield Road, Parkfield

Cypress Fire Station 25, 3775 Rio Road, Carmel

Carmel Highlands Fire Station 21, 73 Fern Canyon Road, Carmel Highlands

Pebble Beach Fire 22, 3101 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach

Soledad Fire Station 37, 525 Monterey Street, Soledad

South Monterey County Fire

Pine Canyon Station 31, 51251 Pine Canyon Road, King City

Arroyo Seco Station 32, 46700 Arroyo Seco Road, Greenfield

For sandbag locations and information in Santa Cruz County click this link.