MARIN COUNTY (KRON) — In the Bay Area, forecasters said we will most likely see above-average moisture.

With that extra rainfall, we could also see flooding. One area that is especially prone to high water is the North Bay.

Marin County officials are preparing for possible problems associated with the wet weather. The streams and low-lying spots in Marin County often see flooding.

Because there have been several years of dry conditions, the county is at risk of landslides, if the rain is heavy enough. And emergency responders have been working to be ready.

Marin county residents are no strangers to winter flooding. It’s not unusual to see pools of water in low spots along 101.

Residents must be careful of swollen streams, like Corte Madera Creek in San Anselmo. After really big storms, the flooding can reach dangerous levels, putting lives and property at risk.

Now that there is a very real chance that El Niño-enhanced storms could bring above-average moisture this winter, county emergency responders are doing their best to be prepared for the worst.

“We’ve had series of in-house county meetings where we have chatted with each other about how the response went last year and what we are expecting this year,” County Office of Emergency Services spokesman Tom Jordon said.

Jordon said that Caltrans, CHP, the county fire department, sheriff’s department, health and human services, and public works have all been involved in the ongoing preparations. Public Works in particular plays a vital role.

“They are the people responsible for monitoring creek gauges, being in touch with the national weather service, and helping to coordinate where we will send resources during a big event,” Jordon said.

If there is a massive storm, and flooding is a danger, representatives from dozens of agencies can meet to coordinate the county’s response. The Office of Emergency Services also said it has also been working on public outreach to help people get ready.

They encourage everyone to have sandbags handy, to know their evacuation routes, and to sign up online to receive emergency alerts from the county.