The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) wants to know whether your home or business was damaged due to any of the 2023 storms.
If your home or business was damaged or incurred losses during recent storms, visit https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/587b6684c0dd430e83a5f5f380368941.
This is an online form where you can describe the damages, the type of damage, repair costs and other related information.
The form is not an application for assistance nor a guarantee of any benefits.
It is to assist EMD in determining the extent of total damages within the county. This information will be used to help determine if Riverside County qualifies for any state or federal disaster programs.
No local, state or federal disaster has been declared in Riverside County as a result of recent storms.
But another storm passed over the Hill last week and another storm is happening this week. EMD continues to monitor the actual precipitation on the Hill and the weather forecasts.
Currently, mud and debris flows in burn scar areas are not foreseen, but drivers, particularly, should be wary on local highways during and immediately after these weather events, EMD advises.
Anyone experiencing a potentially life-threatening emergency should dial 9-1-1.
EMD encourages local residents and homeowners to be aware of snow accumulation, not just on roads and driveways, but especially on the roofs of houses. Excess snow should be removed, if possible.
Make sure your house number can be seen from the street so that if you need help, firefighters will be able to find you.
During and after many of these storms, power outages are possible, EMD warns. Residents should have a plan if an outage occurs in their home. Obvious precautions include keeping mobile phones charged, keeping electric vehicles charged and making sure gasoline vehicles have at least half a tank of fuel. Be sure to have flashlights easily accessible. And never use barbecues or stoves for heating.
Generators should be used outdoors. Keep them away from windows and doors. Do not run a generator inside your garage, even if the door is open.
For current highway conditions, visit the CalTrans QuickMap page at https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. For county road closures, monitor the County Transportation Road Closure update page at: https://rctlma.org/trans/Road-Maintenance/Road-Closures.
Check on neighbors and others who may need help. And stay away from downed wires and report them to authorities. Do your grocery shopping before the weather arrives, advises EMD.
