Foster City preps for rainy season and lowers lagoon to winter levels

The city’s Lagoon Management Plan sets standard lagoon water levels for winter and summer periods. Around mid-March, the lagoon level is raised to summer operating levels, and in mid-November, the lagoon level is lowered to prepare for potential winter storms, according to the city.

In anticipation of the potential for yearly rain fall, a sandbag station is available in the City Hall parking lot at 610 Foster City Blvd. Sand, bags and shovels are provided so that Foster City residents and merchants can fill bags themselves. Residents and merchants can pick up a maximum of 10 sandbags. The sandbag station will continue to be available during the winter storm season, according to the city.

Prepare for the rainy season by clearing rain gutters, restocking emergency supply kits, and reviewing preparedness tips at smcgov.org/dem/winter-weather-preparedness and visiting fostercity.org/winterstorm for more information. For questions, comments, or to request nonemergency services related to storms, such as fallen trees in the public right of way, contact the Public Works Department at (650) 286-8140.