Winter Storm Preparation and El Nino Readiness
Summary
City staff assured residents that Citrus Heights is well-prepared for heavy winter rains and a potentially historic El Nino season. The city manages extensive drainage infrastructure, creek cleanup, and expanded sandbag pickup locations to prevent flooding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through the city's existing stormwater fund supplied by parcel taxes and development fees.
Citrus Heights residents and property owners in flood-prone areas.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Citrus Heights prepares for winter weather as strong El Niño takes hold – Citrus Heights Sentinel
The City of Citrus Heights says it is prepared to handle a potentially wetter than average winter this year, as predictions of the strongest El Niño on record flood the headlines....
Citrus Heights expands sandbag availability to four weekends ahead of winter weather – Citrus Heights Sentinel
By Sara Beth Williams– Ahead of a predicted record-strength El Niño winter, Citrus Heights has announced expanded distribution of their sandbags program for local residents. The city announced Wednesday that fo...
Citrus Heights City Council Meetings - Oct 14, 2026
City staff assured residents that Citrus Heights is well-prepared for heavy winter rains and a potentially historic El Nino season. The city manages extensive drainage infrastructure, creek cleanup, and expanded sandbag pickup locations to prevent flooding.
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