Emergency Preparedness
Santa Clara County Faces Rising Temperatures This Week
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
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.
The County of Santa Clara Prepares for Unsettled Weather to Return
The County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management is anticipating chilly temperatures, gusty winds, and periods of rain during the weekend. The County is asking community members to take proactive measures to ensure their safety and well-being.
Santa Clara County Prepares for a Wet Presidents Day Weekend
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.
Warming Centers Extend Operations in Anticipation of Sunday’s Storm
Warming centers have extended days of operation through Monday, Feb.5. Community members are encouraged to seek out the warming centers if they need a safe and warm place to stay during the storm.
County of Santa Clara Prepares for Incoming Storm
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.
Santa Clara County Activates Warming Centers for the Incoming Cold Weather
To protect the public from cold temperatures over the next three days, warming centers will open starting Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Palo Alto and throughout Santa Clara County on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
The County of Santa Clara to Participate in Nationwide Test of Critical Emergency Alert Systems
The County of Santa Clara will participate in the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday Oct. 4 at approximately 11:20 a.m. The tests ensure that these critical emergency communication systems are still effective in alerting the public about emergencies, particularly at the national level.
Community Preparedness Month Returns to Santa Clara County
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.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center and Mobile Registration Intake Centers Now Open to Help Residents Impacted by January Storms
Community members are encouraged to apply now for disaster assistance before the filing period closes on July 25, 2023.