It has been a while since Santa Clara County has seen enough rain to cause a flood, but a series of major storms could quickly change that. The Santa Clara Valley Water District (http://www.valleywater.org/), the water district recently distributed its annual floodplain mailer to 105,000 residents and property owners. Among the topics covered in the mailer are:
- Creeks prone to flooding in Santa Clara County
- Contact information for each city to report blocked storm drains.
- Steps to take to protect property from flooding before a flood, during a flood and after a flood.
- Information about flood insurance and who should have it.
- Tips on keeping debris out of local creeks and dumping prevention.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District manages wholesale drinking water resources and provides stewardship for the county's watersheds, including 10 reservoirs, hundreds of miles of
streams and groundwater basins. The water district also provides flood protection throughout Santa Clara County.