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Workshop Memorandum 16-006

Date: January 12, 2016

Subject: Overview of Operational Activities in Preparation and Response to the
2016 Winter Storm Events

The Yucaipa Valley Water District has been actively
preparing for the El Nino weather conditions by
reanalyzing all of the District facilities to identify
potential problems associated with severe winter
weather conditions and initiating appropriate
mitigation strategies.

For the period of December 1, 2015, to January 8,
2016, the Yucaipa Valley has received nearly 4
inches of rainfall. The Wildwood Watershed has
received 3.86 inches and the Oak Glen Watershed
has received 3.94 inches. On an average year, the
Yucaipa Valley receives about 16 inches of rainfall.

Seasonal Rainfall Totals
as of January 8, 2016
4.5
4
3.5
Inches of Precipitation 2.5 3 2

1.5

0.5 1

0

Wildwood Watershed (inches) Oak Glen Watershed (inches)

The purpose of this agenda item is to provide an update on storm related issues.

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