SAN DIEGO (FOX 5\/KUSI) \u2014 \u201cOur city crews are ready and prepared for any needs that come through. They\u2019ll be on call all weekend,\u201d said Candace Hadley, the media manager for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.<\/p>\n
A reassuring message as San Diego Fire-Rescue (SDFD) monitors conditions ahead of a major rainstorm headed to San Diego.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt helps us pre-position crews and have resources ready to go depending on where the weather hits hardest,\u201d Hadley said.<\/p>\n
But the National Weather Service says it\u2019s still too early to tell exactly which areas will see the heaviest rain.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce we get a little bit closer\u2014once we have actual rain on radar\u2014we\u2019ll be able to nail down where higher totals could fall. But right now, there\u2019s still a lot of uncertainty,\u201d said David Munyan, National Weather Service meteorologist.<\/p>\n
Even so, forecasters say this system will bring significant rainfall across the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cGenerally, we\u2019re still thinking this is going to be a pretty significant precipitation event. Multiple inches of rainfall for some valleys and urban areas,\u201d said Munyan.<\/p>\n
Munyan says it\u2019s unusual for southern California to see this much rain over such a long period\u2014and flooding is a real concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we get as much rain as in the forecast, flooding is always going to be a concern,\u201d said Munyan.<\/p>\n
City and county crews are getting ahead of it. SDFD says swift-water teams and lifeguards are ready to deploy if needed.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026and that includes our lifeguards. We do have swift-water rescue teams. If we see the need, we\u2019ll pre-position them throughout the region,\u201d said Hadley.<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s stormwater department is also clearing drains that tend to clog and sweeping streets to keep trash and debris out of local waterways.<\/p>\n
SDFD is also reminding drivers to slow down, leave extra space, follow signs, and never drive through flooded areas.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026any concerns, please report them through the get it done app, and our crews will respond as quickly as possible,\u201d said Hadley.<\/p>\n
To help protect property, San Diego County and Cal Fire are providing free sandbags at fire stations in unincorporated areas. A full list of locations<\/a> can be found on the county\u2019s website.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n