San Jose officials issued a local emergency declaration Saturday night, with up to 2 inches of rain expected to fall on the city over the next 24 hours.
People without housing and living along the Guadalupe River will be ordered to evacuate, the city said in a report on preparations for the arrival of the so-called atmospheric river.
Other unhoused people may receive a free trip to a shelter at the Roosevelt Community Center, 901 E. Santa Clara St. An additional shelter is being prepared at the Camden Community Centre.
Mandatory evacuations have also been ordered for areas near Coyote, Los Gatos, Penitencia and Ross banks, the city said in a social media post.
Rainfall in the Santa Cruz Mountains will flow into the Guadalupe River, which runs through downtown San Jose, the report said.
The report said that in addition to its impact on the homeless, rising river levels may extend into streets, which could affect parked vehicles. The city advised moving vehicles to higher ground if they are parked in a potential flood area.
The storm is also expected to bring strong winds that could uproot trees and power poles, the city said.
“We advise the public to stay home and avoid non-essential travel,” the report said.
San Jose officials issued a local emergency declaration Saturday night, with up to 2 inches of rain expected to fall on the city over the next 24 hours.
