A flood watch and wind advisory are in effect today through Thursday. Please avoid driving when possible and prepare your vehicle with wipers and properly inflated tires with good tread should you need to drive. Prepare your homes by cleaning gutters and clearing drains and downspouts. Be prepared for possible power outages. The link below provides more preparedness information, including where to pick up free sand bags:

https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2517