Printable pre-rain property checklist
Complete this review before rain begins. Do not climb onto a wet roof, enter standing water, open public storm-drain structures, or handle electrical equipment in a wet area.
- Check safely accessible gutters for leaves, sediment, and visible overflow points.
- Confirm downspouts are connected and discharge away from vulnerable doors and walls.
- Clear private area drains, catch-basin grates, and driveway channels where safely accessible.
- Remove loose debris without washing it into streets, gutters, or storm drains.
- Review low doors, garage thresholds, patios, courtyards, and known leak locations.
- Test owned pumps for their intended use in a dry, controlled setting.
- Inspect discharge hoses for damage and plan a lawful discharge or disposal route.
- Stage sandbags or temporary barriers where they can be installed before water rises.
- Keep gates, equipment routes, drain cleanouts, and shutoffs safely accessible.
- Move valuables, records, vehicles, and stored materials above known low points.
- Use only safe, approved power arrangements; keep cords and connections out of wet areas.
- Photograph existing property conditions from safe locations for later comparison.
Property observations and repair priorities
Print this page and write notes for your own records. This worksheet does not save or send information.
Property / area: Review date:
| Safe observation / location | Next step / who will review |
|---|---|
| Accessible drain or downspout concern | |
| Known water-entry point or low area | |
| Access, temporary protection or repair question |
First item needing review:
Record only safely visible conditions. Leave unsafe areas alone. Clearing a grate does not confirm that a buried drain is open, and this checklist does not certify flood protection.
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Call 911 for a threat to life. Stay out of water near electricity or suspected sewage.
What AWC can review before a storm
All World Construction LLC can review observable conditions around accessible roof drainage, downspouts, private drain inlets, sloped driveways, low garages, exterior doors, yards, patios, and building-envelope trouble spots. The purpose is to identify immediate maintenance, temporary protection, and permanent repair priorities while there is still time to act.
The review is limited by weather, access, visibility, concealed construction, existing water, and the condition of private drainage systems. Clearing a visible grate does not prove that an underground line is open. A working portable pump does not prove that it is suitable for every water source, depth, lift, power condition, or discharge route.
City guidance also distinguishes public drainage concerns from private-property work. Report blocked public storm drains through the City of San Diego's current storm-preparedness resources. AWC does not enter or modify public storm-drain infrastructure without required authority.
Who handles a blocked drain or flooded street in San Diego?
The reporting route depends on the location and who maintains the drainage. A City of San Diego report, a County road request and a private-property repair request are different actions. For a threat to life, call 911. Do not enter water or open a public drain to investigate.
Inside the City of San Diego
Use Get It Done for non-emergency public storm-drain or street-flooding reports. Give the nearest street location, what is visibly blocked and whether water is rising. Include only photos taken safely.
Unincorporated San Diego County
Use the County road service request page for County-maintained roads and drainage. That page lists current daytime and after-hours reporting options. This route is for unincorporated areas; other incorporated cities use their own public works department.
Private drains, garages and courtyards
Contact the owner or manager about accessible private drainage and source repairs. AWC can review yard and courtyard pooling or garage water entry. Sending AWC a request does not notify a public agency or establish who owns a drain.
Not sure who maintains it?
Start with the responsible city or County public works department and describe the location. Review the County flooding resources for public-versus-private drainage information. Leave unfamiliar structures alone.
Find sandbags and official alerts before leaving home
The regional sandbag directory and map lists County and CAL FIRE locations. Supplies vary: some locations have bags only. Call before traveling, and bring a shovel when filling is required. The City of San Diego's distribution rules are separate; check the current location, hours, limits and whether sand is supplied.
Register for AlertSanDiego through the official service and follow agency instructions. Our Southern California weather page brings together NWS forecasts and alerts with NOAA ENSO information; it is not a property-specific warning or a replacement for emergency instructions.
For an HOA or rental property, keep the agency report reference with the incident and contractor handoff worksheet.
Separate temporary protection from permanent corrections
Temporary barriers, sandbags, pumps, and hose routing may reduce exposure for a specific storm. Their performance depends on placement, water depth and direction, surface conditions, continued monitoring, access, and conditions beyond the property. They cannot guarantee that flooding or further damage will stop.
Permanent work may involve drainage, grading, concrete, gutters, downspouts, waterproofing, stucco, doors, or other construction. That work requires its own investigation and written scope. Where permanent construction scoping fits, AWC may offer the $250 Site Evaluation + Written Bid Package. The $250 is credited back if the construction project is approved within 30 days. This is not an emergency mobilization or pumping price.
For active flooding, call 619-912-0486. Text safely available photos and the property address to 619-327-9513. A call or text starts a human review and does not confirm dispatch, arrival time, or service availability.