A Pineapple Express storm is making its way to Southern California with the potential to bring significant amounts of rain to Irvine and Orange County Tuesday, December 23, through Friday, December 26. A flood watch will be in place from 10 p.m. December 23 through the evening on December 24, and a wind advisory has been issued for December 24 from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

 Up to 10 sandbags are available per household for Irvine residents on a first-come, first-served basis at the City’s Operations Support Facility (OSF), 6427 Oak Canyon Road. Please note, staff will not be available to assist with loading sandbags into residents' vehicles. 

​The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has a limited supply of sand and bags available at several locations throughout the county. In Irvine, pick up free sand and bags at Station 36, 301 E. Yale Loop. Be sure to bring a shovel in order to fill your bags. For more information, visit OCFA's website. Sand and sandbags can also be obtained at building supply stores.

You can report downed trees, flooding, and rain-related issues via the Access Irvine app; online at cityofirvine.org/howcanwehelp; or by calling 949-724-7000. For power outages, please visit sce.com/outage.

Sign up for AlertOC, the County's mass notification system, at AlertOC.org, and monitor social media, news, and weather advisories for warnings and updates.

Additional emergency preparedness information is available at cityofirvine.org/prepare. OCFA also offers information about protecting your home. 

For a link to the National Weather Service as it affects Irvine, visit weather forecast.