Stay prepared for rainy weather in Irvine by learning where to get sandbags, checking weather-related closures, reporting rain-related issues, and signing up for emergency alerts.
El Niño Preparedness Town Hall
On Monday, October 26, the City of Irvine hosted an El Niño Preparedness Town Hall featuring speakers from the National Weather Service, Public Works Department, Office of Emergency Management, Orange County Fire Authority, Irvine Ranch Water District, and Southern California Edison. The Town Hall provided relevant information about the predicted El Niño, including what El Niño is, why it matters in Irvine, potential local impacts, work underway to prepare City infrastructure and emergency operations, and steps households and businesses can take to prepare. The video (Open in new window) and presentation slides (Open in new window) are available on demand.
Sandbags
Irvine residents can pick up 10 free prefilled sandbags per household at the City’s Operations Support Facility at 6427 Oak Canyon Road. Sandbags are available on a first-come, first-served basis from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on regular business days. Residents will need to check in at the office and show proof of residency to obtain sandbags. Learn more by calling 949-724-7600.
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has a limited supply of sand and bags available at several locations throughout the county. In Irvine, pick up free sand and bags at Station 36, 301 E. Yale Loop. Be sure to bring a shovel to fill your bags. For more information, visit OCFA's website. Sand and sandbags can also be obtained at building supply stores.
Weather-Related Closures
Open Space Trails
All open space trails are open.
When Bommer Canyon, Shady Canyon, and Quail Hill open space trails receive at least one-quarter inch of rain, they will be closed. Information on closures will be provided here.
Athletic Fields
Athletic fields may be closed due to inclement weather. For community park field conditions, visit cityofirvine.gov/mudd (Open in new window) or call 949-724-6833. For Great Park field conditions, visit cityofirvine.gov/gpmudd (Open in new window) or call 949-724-6598.
Bike Trails
Bike trail closures will be listed here.
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
During weather that may include lightning strikes, call the front desk at William Woollett Aquatic Center for pool updates at 949-724-6717.
Report an Issue
You can report downed trees, flooding, and rain-related issues via the Access Irvine app; online at cityofirvine.gov/howcanwehelp; or by calling 949-724-7600 during weekdays; 949-724-7000 on weekends, holidays, or after business hours. For power outages, please visit sce.com/outage.
AlertOC
AlertOC is Orange County’s mass notification system designed to keep residents and workers in Orange County informed during emergency events. The City of Irvine uses AlertOC to notify residents and businesses of emergencies and required actions. This system is geo-targeted, so we have the capability to notify just those areas or neighborhoods that are impacted.
To sign up for alerts, visit alertoc.gov (Open in new window). During an emergency, the Public Safety Department will use this to notify those in danger with recommended actions such as the need to evacuate or shelter-in-place.
Sign up for AlertOC (Open in new window)
Additional Information
Additional emergency preparedness information is available at cityofirvine.gov/prepare. OCFA also offers information about protecting your home.
Visit the National Weather Service (Open in new window) for more information about weather impacts in Irvine.
