Santa Ana Police Department
Tonight’s storm may bring heavy rainfall and high winds, which may cause trees and power lines to come down and flooding of roadways or other low-lying areas. Continue reading
Category Archives: public works
Get ready for the next storm with free sandbags at the Santa Ana City Yard
Sandbags at the Santa Ana City Yard
City of Santa Ana
A strong winter storm is in the forecast to impact Southern California late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall and damaging winds occurring Thursday afternoon through Friday night. This storm has significant potential to create flooding in the City of Santa Ana and residents are encouraged to use sandbags to protect their property.
Ten (10) sandbags per resident can be picked up at the self-service sandbag station at 215 S. Center Street from 6am to 8pm Monday thru Thursday, 24 hours a day on Friday and Saturday, and all day Sunday until 8pm. For additional information, please contact the Public Works Agency at (714) 647-3380 between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm. Continue reading
Use the mysantaana smart phone app to report problems to the City of Santa Ana
City of Santa Ana
Community: Santa Ana Public Works on the Go!
Santa Ana Public Works on the Go!
“MySantaAna” puts the power of the Santa Ana city government in the palm of your hand! Quickly and easily report issues to the City for clean-up.
Residents with an iPhone or Android can now download the “mySantaAna” application for free, allowing them to point, click, and send photos of maintenance issues such as: Continue reading
OC Public Works launches a major project to combat floods in Orange County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carrie Braun, Public Information Mgr., 714-788-8060, Carrie.Braun@ocgov.com
OC Public Works Flood Control Channel Maintenance and Security Project
Santa Ana, CA (February 8, 2017) — Beginning today, the County of Orange Public Works Department is beginning a Flood Control Channel Maintenance and Security Project adjacent to the County maintenance road along the east side of the Santa Ana River in Orange. The project area will stretch from Orangewood Ave. to just south of the Garden Grove Freeway (22), at levee slopes under the east and west sides of the Santa Ana Freeway (5) and under the east side of the Garden Grove Freeway (22).
The project will focus on three priorities to ensure the County is prepared for flood-fighting activities: storage of rocks and sand, upgraded fencing, and levee repairs. Continue reading
The City of Santa Ana updates the ongoing weather situation
Santa Ana Police Department
Based on a weather briefing with the OCFA Meteorologist, the City of Santa Ana is expected to receive an additional 1/2 inch of rain over the course of the next 18 hours.
Most flooded streets as well as the Riverbed and drainage channels have begun to recede. Continue reading
Santa Ana’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated due to flooding
Edinger Flooded in Santa Ana
Santa Ana Police Department
The City of Santa Ana is experiencing flooding on many of our streets due to the ongoing storm. Residents are encouraged to remain at home and not drive. Residents are asked to avoid the Santa Ana Riverbed as well as all flood control channels for your safety. Continue reading
Why is the City of Santa Ana’s Public Works department allowing our city to flood when it rains?
Santa Ana is expecting 2 inches of rain on Sunday which will mean the streets will once again BE FLOODED!!!
It amazes me that vehicles have to drive through multiple inches water on MAJOR ARTERIAL streets in our city, and the city doesn’t seem to do anything about it. Where is the Police Dept telling drivers to avoid flooded streets?
Here are some examples people shared on Facebook of the flooded streets from last Friday: Continue reading
Free sandbags available to Santa Ana residents at the City Yard
CITY OF SANTA ANA – PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
SANDBAGS AVAILABLE AT CITY YARD
The City of Santa Ana has made sandbags available to City residents and businesses during winter storms. Ten (10) sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence location and business location.
The self-service sandbag station is available at the City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard located at 215 South Center from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 24-hours from Friday until Sunday to 8:00 pm. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana holiday street sweeping and trash collection schedule for 2016 and 2017
City of Santa Ana
Community: City of Santa Ana Holiday Street Sweeping and Trash Collection Schedule for 2016 and 2017
As a reminder, please be aware that the City of Santa Ana does not provide street sweeping on City observed Holidays. The 2016 and 2017 holiday street sweeping schedule is provided below for your information. This includes the trash collection holiday schedule, which indicates the days where there will be a one-day collection delay.
To maximize street sweeping quality, please locate your trash cart on your curb, parkway or driveway when street sweeping and trash collection fall on the same day due to the holiday schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Agency at (714) 647-3380. Continue reading
Ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Santa Ana Stadium set for 10/18
SANTA ANA, CA – The City of Santa Ana invites you to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Santa Ana Stadium on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
The purpose of the event is to celebrate the re-opening of the Stadium after extensive renovations of the structure’s concrete surfacing was completed. Along with the structural renovations, modern upgrades were also made to the facility’s existing press box and press box restrooms. Continue reading
A car got stuck on a street median in DTSA this afternoon
Picture by Igmar Rodas
An car got stuck on the median at N. Spurgeon St. and E. 3rd St. this afternoon in Downtown Santa Ana according to community activist Igmar Rodas. He said that he has heard of two other similar incidents including one that involved a motorcycle that hit the median and spun out of control, ultimately crashing into Diego’s.
This time the driver of the unfortunate vehicle just got stuck on top of the median. The owner told Rodas that he was blinded by the sun as he was turning left from East 3rd St. onto North Spurgeon St. Continue reading
The Bristol Street widening project has won praise for its environmental aspects
City of Santa Ana
The City’s Bristol Street Improvement Project, Phase 2: from 3rd Street to Civic Center Drive, has been selected for the American Society of Civil Engineers Roadways & Highways Project of the Year.
Many aspects of the project design and construction demonstrate a level of sustainability not previously seen on road construction projects. Continue reading
Get ready for upcoming freeway closures
City of Santa Ana
Advisory – Caltrans: Upcoming Freeway Closures
During February, Caltrans will conduct three significant road projects that could impact Santa Ana residents and commuters. Please be advised of the following dates and locations. Additional details can be found by clicking of the web links for each project. Detour signs will be posted to alert motorists of the closures.
Please note that during the weekend of Feb. 19 to 21, all lanes of the 91 freeway between the 71 freeway and Interstate 15 in Corona will be closed, weather permitting. Continue reading
Santa Ana’s updated 2016 holiday street sweeping and trash collection schedule
City of Santa Ana
City of Santa Ana Holiday Street Sweeping and Trash Collection Schedule for 2016
As a reminder, please be aware that the City of Santa Ana does not provide street sweeping on City observed Holidays. The 2016 holiday street sweeping schedule is provided below for your information. This includes the trash collection holiday schedule, which indicates the days where there will be a one-day collection delay.
When street sweeping and trash collection fall on the same day due to the holiday schedule, please place your trash cart on your curb, parkway or driveway. Please contact the Public Works Agency if you have any questions at (714) 647-3380. Continue reading
Save water and Santa Ana’s trees during the drought
City of Santa Ana
With the common goal to be water-wise and maintain our trees healthy during the drought, the City of Santa Ana offers the following educational information to assist residents in this effort.
A common indicator of tree stress due to lack of water to root systems is wilting leaves. A few simple steps can make a difference! Continue reading