City of Davis Announces Charging Center and Tips Ahead of This Week's Storms

Post Date:January 03, 2023 4:47 pm

The City of Davis announced today that a charging center will be open Jan. 4–6 at the Veterans Memorial Center, located at 203 E. 14th Street in Davis, from noon–5 p.m. with water, restrooms and power for charging ahead of this week’s storms and potential for power outages. The charging center may be extended through the weekend if power outages persist past January 6. 

City staff and contractors have been working around the clock to clear more than 100 downed trees from the New Year’s Eve storm, which will take time to finish and may potentially be delayed if more debris occurs from this week’s storms. To report downed City trees or branches, call the City of Davis Police Department’s non-emergency number at: 530-747-5400. For life-threatening issues, call 911.

Residents can prepare for this week’s storms by: 

-Preparing for medical needs, especially if refrigeration or equipment are required

-Trimming trees and branches on properties

-Creating an emergency kit with essential items, such as flashlights, batteries, power banks, water or non-perishable foods

-Charging phones or electronics

-Doing laundry to avoid plumbing issues

-Securing windows and doors

-Affixing loose, outdoor items

-Reviewing home insurance coverage

-Checking in with friends and family

-Following the City of Davis on social media for updates 

In the event of a power outage, some tips include: 

-Staying home and limiting driving as much as possible

-Approaching traffic signals that are out as four-way stops

-Keeping freezers and refrigerators closed

-Disconnecting or turning off electronics to avoid electrical surges

-Wearing multiple layers of clothing to stay warm

-If using a generator, operating outdoors only and away from windows