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urday as 0.59 inches for Red Bluff and 0.58 inches for Corning. The California Highway Patrol website showed a clo- sure due to flooding about 4 p.m. Saturday on Flores Avenue at the Interstate 5 off-ramp with an additional note about 7:30 p.m. Satur- day that water was coming over the S-curve between I-5 and 99W. With rain and high winds forecasted to resume Tues- day, ground already satu- rated and creeks at capac- ity, additional flooding, road closures and power outages are likely and the flood watch remains in ef- fect. For updates on hazards and road closures due to flooding visit www.cad. chp.ca.gov/traffic.aspx. Te- hama County road closures and storm information can be found at http://www.te- hamacountypublicworks. ca.gov/closures.html. Sandbags are avail- able at the Los Molinos yard, 8715 Fox St.; Tehama County Public Works, 9380 San Benito Ave. in Gerber and across from the Corn- ing Volunteer Fire Depart- ment Fire Hall, 814 Fifth St. There is a limited quan- tity of sand and sand bags available. Residents are en- couraged to only take what they need and bring their own shovels to fill the bags. To report flooding to Te- hama County Public Works call 385-1462. Within Red Bluff city limits, sand is available on Kimball Road between the Corporation Yard and the Red Bluff Community Cen- ter near the olive trees. Res- idents should bring sand- bags and a shovel and take only what they need. For more information, call 527- 2605 or 527-4300. Use caution around standing water. Six inches of water is enough to knock someone down and two feet of water is enough to sweep a car away, according to Public Works. FEMA offers the follow- ing flood safety tips: Do not walk through flowing water: Six inches of water can knock you off your feet. Drowning is a major cause of flood deaths. Most of these drowning deaths occur during flash floods. Use a pole or stick to make sure that the ground is still there before you go through an area where the water is not flowing. Do not drive through a flooded area: More people drown in their cars than anywhere else. If you come upon a road barrier, turn around and go another way; the road or bridge may be washed out. Stay away from power lines: Electrocution is also a major killer in floods. Elec- trical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to our utility company or emer- gency manager. Turn off electricity when you return: Some appli- ances, such as television sets, can shock you even after they have been un- plugged. Don't use appli- ances or motors that have gotten wet unless they have been taken apart, cleaned, and dried by a professional. Watch for animals — es- pecially snakes: Small ani- mals that have been flooded out of their homes may seek shelter in yours. Use a pole or stick to poke and turn items over and scare away small animals. Look before you step: Af- ter a flood, the ground and floors are covered with de- bris including broken bot- tles and nails. Floors and stairs that have been cov- ered with mud can be very slippery. Be alert for gas leaks: Use a flashlight to inspect for damage. Don't smoke or use candles, lanterns, or open flames unless you are sure that the gas has been turned off and the area has been aired out. Carbon monoxide kills: Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machines outdoors. The same goes for camping stoves. Fumes from charcoal are especially deadly — cook with char- coal only outdoors. Clean everything that got wet: Floodwaters have picked up sewage and chemicals from roads, farms, factories, and stor- age buildings. Spoiled food and flooded cosmetics and medicine are health haz- ards. When in doubt, throw them out. Take good care of your- self: Recovering from a flood is a big job. It is tough on both the body and the spirit. And the effects a di- saster has on you and your family may last a long time. Consult a health profes- sional on how to recognize and care for anxiety, stress, and fatigue. Stormy FROMPAGE1 thousands without power. The system raised rivers over their banks and top- pled trees, among them the fabled giant sequoia dubbed "Pioneer Cabin" that had a drive-thru tunnel carved into its base more than a century ago. Another strong storm was bearing down on the region and expected to hit Tuesday. Such gaps between storms are "what saves us from the big water," Fire Chief Max Ming said in the Russian River town of Forestville, where rescuers launched rafts and used a helicopter to search for peo- ple cut off by rising water. "People hunker down and wait for it to get past." The back-to-back storms that hit California and Ne- vada since last week are part of an "atmospheric river" weather system that draws precipitation from the Pacific Ocean as far west as Hawaii. That kind of system, also known as the "pineapple express," poses catastrophic risks for areas hit by the heavi- est rain. "It's been about 10 years since we've experienced this kind of rainfall," said Steve Anderson, a National Weather Service forecaster. "We're getting a little bit of a break today, but we have another storm system ar- riving tomorrow that's not quiteaspotentbutcouldstill cause problems." Avalanche concerns kept some California ski areas closed for a second day Mon- day in the Sierra Nevada. Forecasters said more snow and rain was on the way. The Russian River is prone to flooding, but this year's flood has been partic- ularly worrisome because it threatened to topple trees weakened by six years of drought. A flood warning for the Russian River was in ef- fect, along with a high wind watch planned for Tuesday afternoon and evening, An- derson said. Jeff Watts, an artist, spent an anxious night listening for the sound of falling trees on his property in Forest- ville. On Monday, he found his drive to work blocked by a car that had slammed into a tree toppled across the road. Emergency crews worked to remove the vehi- cle. "I couldn't get past the tree, so I turned around and I'm doing this," said Watts, who had pulled over to pho- tograph oak trees and their reflections in the floodwa- ter. Sacramento River levels swelled so much that state officials planned to open a weir located upstream from Sacramento's Tower Bridge for the first time in more than a decade. The weir is a barrier of 48 gates that must be opened man- ually to protect the city of Sacramento from floodwa- ters. Yosemite National Park will reopen the valley floor to day visitors Tuesday af- ter it was closed through the weekend and Monday because of a storm-swollen river, park spokesman Scott Gediman said. Over the weekend, trees crashed against cars and homes and blocked roads in the San Francisco Bay Area. Stranded motorists had to be rescued from cars stuck on flooded roads. The city itself got just over 2 inches of rain. A giant tree fell across a highway in Hillsborough to the south of San Francisco, injuring a driver who could not stop in time and drove into the tree. And a woman was killed Saturday by a falling tree while she took a walk on a golf course. To the south near Los Angeles, commuters were warned of possible mud- slides in hilly areas. EmergencyworkersinNe- vada voluntarily evacuated about 1,300 people from 400 homes in a Reno neighbor- hood as the Truckee River overflowed and drainage ditches backed up. Winter storm warnings were in effect in the Sierra Nevada until Thursday,with thepotentialforblizzardand white-out conditions, said Scott McGuire, a forecaster for the National Weather Service based in Reno. "People need to avoid traveling if at all possible," McGuire said. Four to 8 feet of snow are forecast through Thursday above 7,000 feet, and the Lake Tahoe area could get between 2 to 5 feet of snow, he said. Schools were canceled Monday in Reno and Sparks, and Gov. Brian Sandoval told all nones- sential state government workers to stay home af- ter he declared a state of emergency. Break FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOSBYERICRISBERG—THEASSOCIATEDPRESS Vineyards remain flooded in the Russian River Valley on Monday in Forestville. Immediately following the recognition for Fuller, Tehama County Cattle- man Jerry Hemsted an- nounced the 2016 Tehama County Cattlemen Man of the Year, which he noted can go to either a man or woman who has made a difference in the organiza- tion. The honor was given to Cathy Tobin, who in ad- dition to serving as dinner chairwoman is the Tehama County Cattlemen secre- tary and Tehama County CattleWomen second vice president. "It gives me great plea- sure to introduce this in- dividual," Hemsted said. "She was honored twice by the Sonoma-Marin Cattlemen and the Ameri- can Hereford Association. She was also a two-time president for the Tehama County CattleWomen and been the Tehama County Cattlemen Secretary for six or seven years. She also came up with the idea for the annual Beef 'N Brew and coordinates it." Tobin was recognized by Sen. Jim Nielsen, who presented her with a cer- tificate of recognition and a resolution. Nielsen said it takes a special leader to be recognized in two dif- ferent counties and that there is a need for great leaders in these challeng- ing times, which Tobin is. "Thank you," Tobin said of receiving the award. "It takes a bundle of people to help put on the events we do." The evening ended with door prizes announced by Master of Ceremonies John Gentry as well as shotgun and rifle drawings fol- lowed by the live auction with Justin Niesen serving as auctioneer. Dinner FROM PAGE 1 JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS Attendees enjoy visiting before dinner on Saturday at the annual Winter Dinner. Fire department members head out on a rescue mission down flooded Wohler Road on Monday in Forestville. Melba Martinelli tries to keep her balance walking through flood water to her home Monday in Guerneville. be a dad today. Take time to C a l l 8 7 7- 4 D A D 4 11 o r v i s i t w w w . f a t h e r h o o d . g o v ROBERT(BOBBY)HARRISONDEAN,JR January 13, 1973 ~ December 17, 2016 Robert Dean (Bobby) was born January 13, 1973in Red Bluff to Robert Dean and Diane Ebert. He was raised by his mom and step-dad, Tom Ebert, known to Bobby as "dad". Bobby was taken from us on December 17, 2016, at Enloe Hospital, after a tragic accident at his work at Lund- berg Family Farms on December 7, 2016. He loved his job and his employer & fellow employees were like "fam- ily" to him. Bobby is survived by his parents; brother, Scott; daugh- ters Jessica, Jamie & Deborah; son Chayton; grandson Jaxon, & 2 more grandchildren on the way; numerous aunts & uncles & cousins. He also leaves a companion, Tami. Bobby enjoyed trips to the ocean, hiking, making Native Indian beadwork, & he enjoyed being involved in the Na- tive American culture. As per Bobby's wishes, no services are planned. 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