EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — With tropical moisture expected to bring rounds of storms to the Borderland, the City of El Paso said it is monitoring conditions and coordinating with other agencies to respond quickly to any weather-related emergencies.
On Tuesday, the City’s Office of Emergency Management said it activated its Emergency Operations Center at Level 3, meaning “increased readiness.” The City said the Level 3 activation brings key regional and state agencies and partners together to share information and equipment so the city can respond quickly to weather incidents.
The City said it also has plans in place to provide temporary shelter and other assistance to people who lose their homes due to the weather.
The City said crews responded to 15 weather-related incidents Monday.
RELATED: Weather Warn Issued Monday Through Wednesday for Heavy Rain & Flooding
The KFOX14 Severe Weather Team issued a Weather Warning from Monday through Wednesday morning as the remnants of Hurricane Polo move into the Borderland. Tropical moisture is expected to bring several rounds of showers and thunderstorms to El Paso, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, with heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding through the middle of the week.
A Flood Watch was issued from noon Monday through 6 a.m. Wednesday.
A Wind Advisory was issued from 3 p.m. Tuesday through midnight Wednesday.
RELATED: Sandbag distribution sites open in El Paso
Meanwhile, El Paso Water said Tuesday it is still handing out free sandbags at the following locations:
Stormwater Operations Center
4801 Fred Wilson Ave.
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Artcraft Booster Station
7830 Paseo Del Norte
Noon to 8 p.m.Blackie Chesher Park
9292 Escobar Drive
Noon to 8 p.m.
El Paso County as well, at the following locations:
Canutillo
191 Canutillo Ave.Montana Vista
14698 Van Ln.
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