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phone support
- If you have a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
- If you need to reach us over the weekend, please call 760-541-4477 for our after-hours hotline.
- If you have an after-hours water emergency, please call 760-834-5933.
- If you have an electrical outage, please call IID at 800-303-7756.
weather resources
National Weather Service Indio Forecast
public safety
Indio Fire Stations:
| # | Name | Battalion | Address | City | Phone |
| 80 | Shadow Hills | Battalion 7 | 81-025 Avenue 40 | Indio | (760)347-1030 |
| 86 | Indio HQ | Battalion 7 | 46-990 Jackson Street | Indio | (760)347-0726 |
| 87 | Terra Lago | Battalion 7 | 42900 Golf Center Parkway | Indio | (760)342-2774 |
| 88 | W. Indio | Battalion 7 | 46-621 Madison Street | Indio | (760)342-4495 |
driving safety
Residents should avoid driving during the storm as much as possible. If you need to leave your home for any reason, please remember not to drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.
Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling. Remember to turn around! Don't drown!
Turn Around, Don’t Drown flood safety information
utilities
Emergency Preparedness Checklist
SoCalGas prepares for potential storm related impacts. Customers should clear items near gas meters and call 1-800-427-2200 if they suspect a natural gas leak.
For the latest SoCalGas information, follow them at Twitter.com/socalgas.
Coachella Valley Water District
Using sandbags seems pretty straightforward. But if you don’t fill and stack them correctly, they may not work effectively. Check out this video to learn how to best protect your home.
https://youtu.be/7b0p5ZzN524?si=sgrQE2MxXf9fipmQ
storm safety checklist
Concerned about potential flood damage to your home? Here are a few things you can do ahead of time to minimize water damage impacts:
- Move furniture, rugs, electronics, and other valuable belongings off the ground
- Elevate major appliances onto concrete blocks
- Clean gutters, downspouts, and splash pads, along with any nearby drainage ditches or storm drains
- Stack sandbags by doors or other low points where water could enter your home
- Shut off electricity at the breaker panel if water rises near outlets
To learn more, visit www.fema.gov/protect-your-property
Communications Plan
It is essential to communicate with your family and friends in the event of a disaster. Whether it is having a specific person identified to contact for status updates or a safe location to meet up with family members, having a plan in place will give you peace of mind if disaster does strike.
Emergency Kit
Your earthquake kit will also benefit you during tropical weather. To be prepared, make sure you have the following on hand:
- At least 1 gallon of water per person, per day
- Food for several days
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Mobile phone
- Extra batteries
- Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
- Manual can opener
- Moist towelettes
- Garbage Bags
For more helpful ideas for your emergency kit, visit www.ready.gov/kit
Electronics
Make sure to keep your cell phone, laptop and other electronics charged in case you lose power. Also, make sure to have backup batteries available.
pets and family
Your pets are important members of your family, so they need to be included in your emergency plan.
Keep all pets indoors during storms. If there’s a possibility you need to leave your home due to flooding, don't wait until the last moment to gather essentials for yourself, your family and your pets.
Have your pet microchipped and keep your personal information, including your phone number and address. You should also coordinate with family, neighbors and friends to take care of your pet if you are unable to do so.
Your pets should also have their own emergency kits, including water, food and medications. Don’t forget about crates, leashes and sanitation needs. To reduce stress for your pet, pack some favorite treats, toys and bedding.
your flood risk
Is your home or business in a floodplain? The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides flood maps showing the potential for flood damage. To get started, visit https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home and type in your address.