Getting tired of the rainy weather? Why you should stay prepared

With a new storm heading toward the Central Coast, you may have started to lose count.

That’s how many folk’s in Pacific Grove feel after several storms have passed through this winter. “A little tired of it. [Yeah how come?] Need some spring time,” says, Patti Perigee.

But Perigee isn’t the only one who feels that way. On a busy day, Compagnos’ deli on Prescott St. can make anywhere from 200-300 sandwiches, but on a rainy day- maybe 50. Owner, Bennet Compagno says that’s bad for business

If you’ve been diligent about storm prep this year, you’ve likely gotten tired of it. But with all the storm activity we’ve seen this year, the ground is saturated… and that makes the risk for flooding even higher.

Gerry Malais, with the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services says, “Well you have to stay prepared. Preparedness is not something that is fleeting. You have to start your preparedness before the storms come and you have to maintain that preparedness during the storms and even after.”

The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services has been working closely with the National Weather Service to prepare from this upcoming storm. But this upcoming storm isn’t just bringing flood risk, but also wind. “Hopefully you’ve looked at your space, know your area, and you’re not parking next to a tree that is already leaning.