Storm Preparation

Kern County Public Works has taken proactive steps to mitigate possible flooding in your neighborhood and along your commuter routes including:

• Cleaning Storm Drains & Drainage Pathways
• Insuring Pump Stations are operational
• Hiring more Personnel to respond to weather related issues

Who to Call for Storm-Related Issues

Patton Corp. Yard
(661) 862-8891 (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Call 911
For any after-hour emergency storm-related reports of issues.

Roads to Use or Avoid During a Flood 

Recommended Kern County Roads to use or avoid during a flood event:
Find the maps showing these suggestions in your area.

• Bakersfield
• Southern Valley
• Lamont / Arvin
• Caliente / Walker Basin
• Taft
• Lebec / Frazier Park
• McFarland / Delano / Wasco
• Lake Isabella / Kernville
• Mojave / Ridgecrest / Inyokern

Notifications

If you want to be notified of County-maintained Road Status & Closures:

• Visit the Road Status & Closures page
• Subscribe to Kern County Road Closures Notifications

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