Emergency Preparedness

Santa Clara County Faces Rising Temperatures This Week

July 3, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the entire Bay Area beginning at 11:36 a.m. on July 2 through 11 p.m. on July 9. The Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management is urging members of the community to take necessary precautions.

County of Santa Clara Encourages California Public Utilities Commission to Preserve Landline Service for Residents

June 18, 2024

The County has been advocating on behalf of residents and fighting to preserve landlines, particularly for those who live in disaster-prone areas with unreliable cellular service. County leaders have asked the California Public Utilities Commission to deny AT&T’s request to withdraw from being a designated carrier that is required to provide basic telephone service.

Santa Clara County Prepares for a Wet Presidents Day Weekend

February 16, 2024

The County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management has coordinated the emergency response for two incoming weather systems with local and regional partners including the National Weather Service, Cal OES, Valley Water, PG&E, and 15 cities and towns.

County of Santa Clara Prepares for Incoming Storm

January 31, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory for the entire Bay Area beginning today, Wednesday, Jan. 31 through 4 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1. Moderate to heavy rainfall will be accompanied with strong south winds between 30-40 mph and isolated gusts reaching 50-60 mph.

Community Preparedness Month Returns to Santa Clara County

September 11, 2023

Community Preparedness Month is back in Santa Clara County to help prepare community members with essential skills and resources for when emergencies and disasters occur. With the increasing frequency of natural disasters such as wildfires and severe weather events, along with the potential for the next big earthquake, the need for preparedness has never been more critical.