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El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern associated with warming of the ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, which can significantly influence weather patterns, ocean conditions, and marine fisheries worldwide.
El Niño occurs on average every two to seven years, and episodes typically last nine to 12 months. El Nino has its largest impacts during the winter. In the winter, El Niño typically brings milder weather to the northern parts of the United States and wetter conditions across the southern United States. The opposite of El Niño is La Niña, the cold phase, which also changes weather worldwide. |
HOW TO PREPARE FOR EL NINO?The San Rafael Fire Department demonstrates how to fill and place sandbags to prevent flooding from entering your building. They also recommend cleaning gutters and storm drains to make sure water can drain. Sandbag filling stations are available at stations 52 (210 3rd St, San Rafael, CA 94901) and 55 (955 Point San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901) and at the Terra Linda Recreation Center, 670 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903. Fire stations can provide up to 10 bags that you can fill.
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Our PROJECTSCurrently we are working to prepare Marin City and Canal neighborhood residents for flooding, storms and other emergencies that may take place during the El Niño and in the future. For more information on our efforts and how to get involved, please visit our Marin City and Canal pages under Our Work on the main menu.
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