Emergency Response
County of Santa Clara Launches Innovative New 911 Nurse Navigator Pilot Program
Residents in the South County and West Valley communities who call the 911 emergency hotline for medical assistance but do not need in-person response are now able to access an innovative new Nurse Navigator Program that connects them to a medical professional specially trained to triage callers to the correct services.
Call, Text or Chat: Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline is ‘Here for Everyone’
The County’s 988 lifeline that offers critical mental health services has been expanded since its rollout two years ago, yet it remains unfamiliar or not understood by many residents who could benefit from it. County officials have launched a campaign to help change that.
Cooling Centers Open Amid Intensifying Heat Throughout Santa Clara County
In anticipation of rising temperatures, cooling centers have opened across Santa Clara County to offer respite for community members beginning today, June 29 to Sunday, July 2, with extended availability as the heat persists.
Warming Centers Open This Weekend Throughout County of Santa Clara as Cold Temperatures Return
Warming centers, including seven County libraries, will open this weekend throughout Santa Clara County to serve as refuge for community members in anticipation of cold temperatures.
Warming Centers Open Today in Santa Clara County as Another Atmospheric River Brings More Rain and Wind to the Region
Warming centers are open as another atmospheric river moves through the region, bringing high winds that can down trees and lead to power outages, particularly over the Santa Cruz Mountains, East Bay Hills and Diablo Range.
County Provides $6 Million in Relief to Small Food Businesses
The Department of Environmental Health will issue $5.85 million in credits to approximately 5,400 food facilities to help small businesses that were severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, plus $140,000 for private home kitchens.
County Residents Urged to Report Property Damage that Occurred as a Result of March Storms
The Bay Area has been hit by a series of atmospheric rivers that have caused extensive damage. To help community members recover, the County is collecting damage information from residents for submittal to the California Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Flood Watch and High Wind Warning in Effect Monday Night through Wednesday Morning
The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and High Wind Warning for the Bay Area from March 13 to March 15. Another atmospheric river is expected to bring more rain, strong winds, and flooding.
Report Damages to Property that Occurred During Storms from late December through January
The January winter storms brought widespread heavy rain, flooding and strong winds to Santa Clara County, causing damages including flooding and mudslides across the region. The County continues to gather damage information from residents for submittal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help community members recover from the extreme weather event.
