Avoid late-night walking in recent shooting areas
Avoid walking alone late at night near Polk Street and the Ocean Beach area where shootings were reported; favor well-lit main streets and rideshare or public transit when available.
Multiple recent firearm incidents were reported in San Francisco, including a Feb 14 Polk Street shooting and an Ocean Beach shooting in which a suspect was later arrested.
Charge devices and prepare for service interruptions
Charge phones and carry a portable battery; have printed or offline copies of important documents and tickets in case of temporary power or transit service issues.
Reporting on a prior large PG&E outage noted it disrupted Muni and BART service; that history indicates utility or service interruptions can have broad local impact.
Rain preparedness
Bring waterproof outer layers and footwear, and allow extra travel time on Feb 15–17 when heavy rain is forecast.
The 7-day forecast shows heavy rain on Feb 15 and continued rain through Feb 17.
