santa rosa resident stephen crane is keeping busy. >> there is always preparation getting ready because the streets could flood. in west county the rivers can flood. just try to get some of the leaves because the leaves, if they are not maintained, will run into the street and block the street and then we get street flooding. >> installing double pane glass windows to withstand gusting wind. when a level 3 storm is looming, crane is ready and so are his neighbors. >> i'm sad we will not be able to go outside and golf but otherwise, just buckling down the hatches. we have heard about the storm. of our advanced prep is staying home. >> james and his partner are extending their holiday visit to avoid a mess on the roads overnight. rain after 6 p.m. with the heaviest front of the storm coming in between 1:00 and 7:00 a.m.. >> we just went to the storm so we do not have to go out tonight and then later tomorrow, early tomorrow. planning ahead. best to stay off the road. across the bay area gear up. whether it is securing christmas decor, clearing the drain, stocking up on sandbags or in tom'