Since Christmas, Bay Area basements have flooded, cars have been submerged and the power shutoff in homes across the rain-soaked region.
warned the region faces a "double whammy" as an atmospheric river, also known as a Pineapple Express, and bomb cyclone are expected to merge on Wednesday.National Weather Service meteorologist Dail Hong said the incoming storm might mimic, or have some of the same characteristics of the storm from over the holiday weekend, if not greater. The storm will land Wednesday morning, with the most intense impact arriving around the late afternoon into the overnight hours.
Conditions could be dire in some parts of the Bay Area so have an emergency "go bag" ready in case there is a need to evacuate. People should check their insurance policies and coverage and have that documentation handy. Residents should also take photos of each room in their home beforehand, and after if the property is accessible.
Stock up on necessary medications and have extra food and supplies at home in case road closures and power shutoffs last for several days.The forecast for another significant rain storm has many home and business owners scrambling for sandbags which are in short supply in many areas, including San Francisco.Those who live in hilly areas should be mindful ofWeather experts also urged residents to stay off the roads Wednesday.
From flooded homes to road closures, many throughout the Bay Area felt the impact of Saturday's storm.
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