Scottsdale residents are being advised to brace themselves for a weekend forecast that’s shouting rain, wind, and storms—weather that might stir up some flooding hazards, says a notice from the city’s public information office. The official announcement suggests locals keep a close eye on shifts in the weather, double-check their flood plans, and take proactive steps to shelter their homes and loved ones.
With storms on the horizon, Scottsdale’s offering sand and empty bags, a courtesy for residents to fortify against the rains but with a heads-up—the stock isn’t infinite and it’s a race who snags them first, so no promises everyone’s walking away ready to weather the storm, getting that sand and bag action is set to happen at the Scottsdale Water Campus and Police Department District 1, and don’t forget your shovel ‘cause that’s a DIY deal. These sandbags are crucial, yet the City of Scottsdale has also highlighted that residents might also want to weigh options like flood diversion tubes, portable fencing, or absorbing cushions, which all could be savvy buys at local or online spots.
Looking ahead and prepping for the storm includes more than bags and barriers; the city’s urge is for residents to stock up on supplies—those flashlights, batteries, and bottled water kind of things, and there’s a whole checklist over at ready.gov/kit to make sure nothing gets missed. They’re also nudging everyone to hammer out a communication plan with their families, because when the storm hits, knowing how to reach each other is clutch—you can pick up tips and tools for that at ready.gov/make-a-plan…