Monday Morning Commuters: Heavy rains & high winds overnight means flooded streets, downed trees & other debris on the roads. If you have to travel, plan for extra time & check 511.org for road conditions. Stay away from flooded areas & downed power lines.

Some storms have passed, but more are on their way. Office of Small Business will be sharing out regular updates on how to stay prepared and recover. #SFSmallBizLove

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Remember that 911 needs to be used as an emergency tool for life-threatening situations. Please call SF311 for non-emergency storm related issues.

Sandbag update: We already are handing out sandbags at our Operations Yard this morning, with fresh supply on hand. If you need sandbags, come to the Marin & Kansas streets gate. Limit 5 per San Francisco household or business. We’ll stay open till 8 PM as long as supply lasts.

Please stay safe and informed as our community braces for the large storm.

Wishing our Bay Area community a happy and healthy 2023!

To help San Francisco residents ring in 2023 safely, SFMTA will be offering free rides and extra service on New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 through 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1. Find all the details at sfmta.com/travel-updates….

Wishing everyone health, happiness, and hugs this holiday season. May your hot chocolate never be cold and your heart always warm! ❤️

Do you know Little Brothers San Francisco? They are a wonderful CBO that provides companionship to isolated elders. They have many programs: home visits, medical escorts, phone check-ins, and more to make a difference. Find out more and sign up at littlebrotherssf.org

Half a century ago when BART was new, people hopped and stayed onboard for hours of joyriding, not paying any fare when they returned to their original station as if they had never left. That gave birth to a minimum fare, the so-called excursion fare. ktvu.com/news/bart-to-d…