Storm Watch Update & Information!

The City of Atascadero is advising all residents to take extra precautions during the next 24 hours as a major storm event makes its way to the Central Coast. We encourage residents to avoid all non-essential travel if possible through early afternoon tomorrow. Current predictions show the storm will produce the heaviest rainfall between 8 am through 12:00 Noon today, March 10th, 2023.

San Luis Obispo County of Emergency Services has announced that the storm will bring the potential for localized flooding, wind, power outages and strong surf conditions. During the storm, please avoid rivers, streams and low-lying areas, as a rapid rise in water levels may occur. Pay attention to weather forecasts, emergency alerts and instructions from local officials. Please take extra care while driving, and watch for flooded streets, as well as for possible downed limbs and trees. Creeks are already full, so the likelihood for flooding has increased since the last storm.

Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to someone’s life, health and safety; if the situation involves critical infrastructure, like a blocked road or downed power line; or catastrophic property damage.

Who to call for flooding and downed limbs or trees in the streets?

• City’s Public Works Department during regular weekday business hours at (805) 470-3148; or Police Dispatch at (805) 461-5051 outside regular business hours.

Closures & Cancelations:

• Atascadero Unified School District and Cuesta College announced schools will be CLOSED Friday, March 10th.
• City Hall will be CLOSED Friday, March 10th for walk-ins & appointments. City staff will be available to answer phones, so please feel free to call us if you have any questions at (805) 461-5000.
• Colony Park Community Center and Teen Center will be OPEN TODAY, Friday, March 10th from 12 NOON until 5 pm!
• Charles Paddock Zoo will be CLOSED Friday, March 10th.
• At Her Table Street Festival has CANCELED for Sunday, March 12th in Downtown Atascadero.

Sandbag Availability to assist with residential flooding:

• Miners – Prefilled sandbags available; Home Depot – regular empty sandbags available.
• Sand available at the City’s Public Works Yard located at 8005 Gabarda Road; & Fire Station #1, located at 6005 Lewis Ave., corner of Lewis Ave & Traffic Way; Please bring a shovel.

Local Road Closure & Storm Information: www.atascadero.org/fire or click on Know Your Zone!

San Luis Obispo County Storm Information: ReadySLO.org.