Stay Informed
- Register for local emergency alerts: UCM Alert , Merced County’s Citizen Alert Emergency Notification System , Mariposa County , Stanislaus County, Madera County , Fresno County and Yosemite
- Monitor your location for potential hazards and travel conditions [ Merced | Fresno | Yosemite National Park | Sequoia and Kings Canyon ]
- Use the Perimeter App to stay updated on Merced County road closures, shelter sites, and mandatory evacuation areas
Be Flood Ready
- Stay informed and prepare an emergency go-bag with essentials
- Persons living near rivers and streams should closely monitor water levels and be ready to move to higher grounds if the threat becomes imminent [Monitor Bear Creek: NOAA | Bear Creek ]
- Report building and/or roadway safety hazards to 9-1-1 or CAT-COPS (228-2677).
- Wear seat belts, slow down, stay alert, increase following distance, and drive safely
- Get more information about current or future flood events in Merced County by texting “MCFLOODS” to 888777
- Merced County Sandbag Locations: Merced County | Sandbags
- Be informed of Merced County Road Closures: Perimeter Map
Power Outage
Researchers and critical campus departments should work with their building manager to take cautionary measures to protect critical equipment, research and supplies from any potential loss of power.
Supervisors should communicate with their staff their expectations should there be a loss of power at campus or remote locations; staff should check with their supervisor if they have specific questions or concerns about their remote work assignments should they be impacted by a power outage.
Stay Safe During Winter Weather
- Stay off roads if possible. Limit your time outside.
- Reduce the risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow and walking in the snow.
- Learn more about winter and generator safety: Gov Ready | Winter Weather #Prepare
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Community Updates:
UPDATES:
March 14 | Merced County | Board of Supervisors Storm Update and Ratification of Emergency Declaration
March 13 | 4:20 p.m. | City of Merced Press Release | Heavy Rainfall Forecasted with Possible Flooding
March 10 | 11:53 a.m. | Mariposa County Press Release | Evacuation Warning
March 10 | 9: 42 a.m. | City of Merced Press Release | Evacuation Warning for Area 13
March 9 | 6:22 p.m.: City of Merced Press Release | Evacuation Warning for Area 1B
March 9 | 6:18 p.m.: City of Merced Press Release | Evacuation Warning for Area 1A
March 9: Merced County | Evacuation Warnings for Planada, Le Grand
March 9 | 4:35 p.m: City of Merced Press Release | Heavy Rainfall Forecasted with Possible Flooding
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