{"id":14541,"date":"2023-01-03T16:46:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T23:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/?p=14541"},"modified":"2023-01-03T16:46:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T23:46:27","slug":"emergency-operations-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/emergency-operations-center\/","title":{"rendered":"San Mateo County activates emergency operations center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>*Local state of emergency declared due to ongoing storms<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emergencias.jpeg\" alt=\"San Mateo County activates emergency operations center\" class=\"wp-image-14542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emergencias.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emergencias-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emergencias-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emergencias-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emergencias-150x90.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emergencias-696x418.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emergencias-600x360.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: San Mateo County<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent heavy rains and the forecast for more on the way prompted San Mateo County to declare a local state of emergency Tuesday, while announcing the activation of its Emergency Operations Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The County activated its Emergency Operations Center to serve as the 24-hour nerve center that coordinates resources and communication with local, regional and state agencies and response partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese storms have already displaced some residents and caused damage. It is important that we have a coordinated response to prioritize public safety, especially for those who reside in areas more prone to flooding,\u201d said County Executive Mike Callagy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Callagy, who also serves as the County&#039;s Emergency Services Director, signed the disaster proclamation and the Board of Supervisors ratified it this morning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The atmospheric river over the New Year&#039;s Eve weekend recorded record levels of rainfall, including about 5.8 inches in the 24-hour period beginning early on Dec. 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impacts so far include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Major roads and highways were closed and several underpasses were flooded, including Holly Street in San Carlos and Harbor Boulevard in Belmont.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sewer treatment plans at risk of failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flooding on Pescadero Creek Road forced fire trucks to be relocated to the local high school campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evacuations are required at a mobile home community in Belmont and the Moonridge farmworker housing community; about 100 residents are temporarily housed in hotels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The closure of several county parks and trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, this morning the Board of Supervisors also ratified a local State of Emergency Declaration, following on the heels of the state declaration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local declaration makes the county eligible for reimbursement for costs incurred in its emergency response to the current storms.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Weather Service predicts the county will receive another 3.4 inches of rain starting midday Wednesday. Storms could continue through the upcoming weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, the county has responded to the emergency by securing local hotel rooms for residents displaced by flooding; securing space for additional shelters on the coast if needed; and preparing an area for mass evacuation should it become necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, San Mateo County has ordered 24,000 sandbags for distribution throughout the area, while Public Works Department crews are working around the clock to clear roads and debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials urged residents to review expanded health and safety guidelines for residents with flooded homes, as well as check with their city&#039;s Department of Public Works for sandbag availability and locations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In turn, you can check with your city&#039;s Emergency Operations Center or County Main Service Agencies if you need assistance in a shelter, and if you must evacuate, plan, get out early and save everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to sign up for warnings and emergency alerts at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smcalert.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.smcalert.info<\/a> and check road closures and flooding in real time at <a href=\"https:\/\/aware.zonehaven.com\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/aware.zonehaven.com\/search<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that you can report flooding to your local city. In the unincorporated area, call the main DPW line at (650) 363-4100.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flooding on private property should be managed by the property owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You may be interested in: <a href=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/recommendations-for-residents-with-flooded-homes\/\">San Mateo County Expands Recommendations for Residents with Flooded Homes<\/a><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Declaran estado de emergencia local por tormentas en curso Las recientes fuertes lluvias y el pron\u00f3stico de m\u00e1s en camino llevaron al condado de San Mateo a declarar este martes un estado de emergencia local, al tiempo que anunci\u00f3 la activaci\u00f3n del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia. 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