Rain is expected this week and next. Below is helpful information from the US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard. A stormy period is on track for Southern California this week into the weekend with 3-4 inches of rain, 2-4 inches in the mountains, with snow at the higher elevations.

In case of an emergency or road closures, the Office of Emergency Services shares local alerts on www.vcemergency.com.

Sand bags are available at all Ojai Valley Fire Stations:

Station 20   12000 Santa Paula-Ojai Road, Ojai   (805) 371-1111 x 20

Station 21   1201 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai   (805) 371-1111 x 21

Station 22   466 S. La Luna Avenue, Ojai   (805) 371-1111 x 22

Station 23   15 Kunkle Street, Oak View  (805) 371-1111 x 23