Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
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Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
Use safe methods like ant moats, fishing line, diatomaceous earth, and repellent scents to block access.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Success requires a customer-back approach, deep vertical focus, building robust moats like data flywheels tied to business metrics, securing durable revenue beyond hype, and earning customer trust.
Ultimately the best flight sailed out over the driveway and across the sidewalk, and then curved to the right up the street until landing in a gutter of the adjacent property approximately 65 feet away.
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Michael Monson,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
During a previous hearing, applicant Brian Will — who as DPR chairman recused himself from the committee’s discussion and vote — said the city of San Diego is requesting installation of a sidewalk, curb and gutter as part of the project, though there are no other sidewalks in the immediate area.
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Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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