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Lots of rain in the forecast for this weekend according to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) ☔️🌧️ High winds, significant rain and big surf are expected. Get yourself and your family ready in advance of #hurricanehilary The winds may cause power outages and the rain will cause flooding. Here are a few tips: *If you have to drive, allow extra time to arrive at your destination *Increase following distance *Wipers on; headlights on *Reduce speed *Turn around. Don’t drown. Don’t drive around barricades that indicate road closures. Don’t drive through standing or moving water. *Heed signage. City crews will put out ‘no parking’ signs in areas which commonly flood. Power outage tips: *Do you have enough batteries at home? Now’s the time to replenish your battery supply. *Keep your devices charged and check levels of external battery packs; they may need to be charged up as well. *Prep the area around your home by putting away lawn furniture or items that can be carried away by high winds. *Check on your neighbors High surf tips: *Use caution on cliff areas; it’s easy for a wave to sweep you off the rocky coast areas. *Don’t turn your back on the ocean to take photos *High surf conditions are not for inexperienced swimmers/surfers #preparedness #safetyfirst #rain #turnarounddontdrown @nws #highsurf #highwinds #sandiego