Alameda Storm and Flood Prep Meetings Run Nov. 4 to 10
The city's emergency team will walk residents through El Niño, King Tides and flood risk at four stops around the island.
By The Alameda Pulse
The City of Alameda will hold four free storm and flood preparedness meetings between Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Main Library, Mastick Senior Center, the O-Club at Alameda Point and Earhart Elementary on Bay Farm. City Emergency Management staff will explain El Niño, King Tides and what flooding could look like in Alameda, CA this winter.
- When: Nov. 4 at 10 a.m., Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. and Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak Street; Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Avenue; Albert H. DeWitt O-Club, 641 West Redline Avenue; Earhart Elementary, 400 Packet Landing
- Who's running it: City of Alameda Emergency Management staff
- Next King Tides: Nov. 24 to 26, Dec. 22 to 25 and Jan. 20 to 23, 2027
- Questions: BeAlamedaReady@alamedaca.gov or 510-337-2236
When are Alameda's storm preparedness meetings?
There are four, two in the morning and two in the evening, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
The city picked the spots with an eye on neighborhoods most exposed to coastal flooding, which is why two are out at Alameda Point and Bay Farm. Each one has a short presentation on the forecast, then time for your questions.
"Preparing for winter storms is a shared responsibility, and we want our residents to know the City is doing its part," City Manager Gerry Beaudin said in the city's announcement of the storm and flood meetings.
When are the next King Tides in Alameda?
The next ones are expected Nov. 24 to 26, about two weeks after the last meeting.
King Tides are unusually high tides. Pair one with a heavy rainstorm and parts of the island can flood. That's the mix the city is bracing for, and it's why it partially opened its Emergency Operations Center on Oct. 19. Crews are also inspecting storm drains and checking pump stations and backup equipment.
How can I get ready before the meetings?
You don't have to wait. The city's short list:
- Sign up for AC Alert to get emergency texts, emails or calls.
- Clear your gutters and drains.
- Check your insurance. Standard homeowners and renters policies usually don't cover floods, and most new federal flood policies take 30 days to kick in.
Free sandbags are still out at three self-serve spots: Lexington Street and West Hope Street at Alameda Point, Washington Park at 1300 8th Street, and Grandview Pavilion at 300 Island Drive on Bay Farm. The limit is five pre-filled bags per resident. We covered the sandbag sites when they expanded.
What happens next
Meetings start Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Main Library and wrap Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Earhart. King Tide season starts Nov. 24. The city's King Tides Viewer is at alamedaca.gov/READY. More in our Alameda community news and things to do in Alameda this weekend.
