Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Each year, we remember and celebrate the life and activism of Martin Luther King, Jr., one of our country's most influential civil rights leaders who advocated for racial equality.

Many people use this day off as a Day of Service to the community. Find out where you can volunteer in Napa Valley here: http://bit.ly/3CFC2mQ

Napa City Hall will be closed Monday, January 16 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on January 17.

An Open Letter from City Manager Steve Potter

What a year it’s been! Our wonderful community continues to demonstrate its resiliency and strength year after year. As we toast what's coming in 2023, let's look back fondly on what we’ve been able to accomplish in 2022.

In 2022, the City of Napa has taken significant strides to address our key priorities. From infrastructure improvements to Covid resilience to climate change, 2022 has brought a lot of progress in our City. 

City Manager Steve Potter penned an open letter to the community about everything the City has accomplished in the last year. Read it now at https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=503

Sandbag Update

On Friday, January 13, from 7 AM to 5 PM, and tomorrow, Saturday, January 14, from 9 AM to 1 PM, self-serve sandbags will be available to city residents at the City’s Corporation Yard at 770 Jackson Street. 

Sand, bags and shovels are provided - just bring some gloves! Stay dry and stay safe!

Learn where to access and how to use sandbags here. 

General Storm Updates

To see the most up-to-date Caltrans road closures: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

For real-time rainfall accumulations:

https://napa.onerain.com

Stay up-to-date on emergency notifications by registering for Nixle by Everbridge and other alert systems across Napa County: https://readynapacounty.org/199/Alerts-Notifications

For the latest on PG&E power outages: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/

For more information on flood safety, visit www.countyofnapa.org and click on "Winter Weather Watch" on the homepage.

Park Closures

Due to continued flooding the Parks and Recreation Services Department will be temporarily closing portions of Kennedy Park. The department will be locking one of the main gates on Streblow Drive today. This closure will remain in affect through Monday 1/16/23. The amenities at the park that will be closed include Ball Fields 1,2 and 3, Permeant Restrooms, Boat Launch, Flying Circle, Playground, Skate Park, Picnic Sites, BMX Track, Duck Pond and all parking lots and pathways beyond the closure. The open portion of the park will be closed at Sunset during this time. Please reference the attached closure map for additional details.

In addition to the Kennedy Park closure the Flood Gates on McKinstry Street will be closed today. The department will be closing off pedestrian access to Oxbow Commons Park today. This closure will remain in effect through Monday 1/16/23.

Below is a list of parks that are affected by the recent storms and have been closed or hours reduced due to flooding. These closures will likely continue through the holiday weekend, however parks staff will be monitoring conditions daily and re-opening or closed facilities as conditions change.

-Main Street Boat Dock is closed due to Flooding. 

-Trancas Crossing Park is closed due to Localized Flooding. 

The department will continue to assess the conditions make adjustments to the closure as needed.

Oxbow Bypass Flood Gates

The City of Napa and the Napa County Flood District have closed the Oxbow Bypass flood gates at McKinstry Street today.     

This closure will remain in effect through Monday 1/16/23.

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