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Local guides, history, and practical notes about living in and visiting Boulder Creek.
What to Do After a Major Storm
The hazards don't end when the rain stops. A Boulder Creek checklist for staying safe after a big storm: downed lines, unstable ground, damage documentation, and delayed slide risk.
What to Know About Highway 9 During Winter Storms
Highway 9 is Boulder Creek's lifeline, and winter storms can close it with floods, slides, and downed trees. How to read the risk, find detours, and know when not to drive.
Atmospheric Rivers Explained for Santa Cruz Mountain Residents
What an atmospheric river is, why they hit the Santa Cruz Mountains so hard, how the AR scale works, and how Boulder Creek residents can read the forecast and prepare.
Where to Find Sandbags, Road Closures and Emergency Updates
Where to get sandbags in Boulder Creek and the San Lorenzo Valley, plus the official places to check road closures and emergency updates during winter storms.
What to Do Before the First Major Rain
The first big storm after a dry summer catches people out. A Boulder Creek checklist for clearing drains, prepping for outages, and watching for debris-flow risk in burn areas.
How to Prepare Your Culverts and Drainage Before Winter
Clogged culverts cause washouts and flooded driveways in the Santa Cruz Mountains. How Boulder Creek homeowners can clear and maintain drainage before the rains, and who's responsible for what.