{"id":14554,"date":"2023-01-04T19:08:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T02:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/?p=14554"},"modified":"2023-01-04T19:08:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T02:08:39","slug":"storm-in-san-mateo-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/storm-in-san-mateo-county\/","title":{"rendered":"The storm is coming! Here's what to know about things to do in San Mateo County"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Bay Area will be hit by what the National Weather Service predicts will be \u201cheavy to excessive rainfall,\u201d the first in a series of winter storms that will test the capabilities of public agencies across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The county provides information on key resources and ways to prepare as the National Weather Service warns that "The Storm is Coming!"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for travel, authorities urge you to stay off the roads if you can. If you must travel, do not drive into flooded areas. Remember that one foot of water can float many cars, and two feet of rushing water can sweep away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickup trucks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the preparedness tips, San Mateo County is offering sandbags to residents and businesses in unincorporated areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a map and a list of pickup locations<\/a> in unincorporated areas, in addition to a list of places in cities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents needing non-emergency storm-related assistance should call 2-1-1. The county and cities are coordinating to open temporary evacuation sites, the first point of contact for evacuees during an emergency. These sites begin the process of finding suitable short- or long-term shelter. Evacuation assistance is available for those who need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to call 9-1-1 only in emergencies. An emergency is any serious medical problem \u2012 chest pain, seizures, bleeding\u2012, any type of fire \u2012 business, car, building\u2012, any life-threatening situation \u2012 fights, person with weapons\u2012 or to report crimes in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay up to date on storm-related information and local resources. You can check the following Local hazardous conditions by address<\/a> and other county storm-related news and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, don't forget to register at SMC Alert,<\/a> that sends emergency messages to email, cell phones and other devices, and landlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On social media like Twitter, you can follow the San Mateo County Sheriff: https:\/\/twitter.com\/SMCSheriff<\/a>, or to San Mateo County itself: https:\/\/twitter.com\/sanmateoco<\/a> and to the National Weather Service Bay Area: https:\/\/twitter.com\/NWSBayArea<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some websites that may be of interest in these circumstances for information regarding San Mateo County Office of Education school closings: https:\/\/www.smcoe.org\/for-communities\/alert.html<\/a>; Caltrans Highway Information: https:\/\/roads.dot.ca.gov\/<\/a>Pacific Gas and Electric Outage Center: https:\/\/pgealerts.alerts.pge.com\/outagecenter\/<\/a>; and the National Weather Service Bay Area: https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/mtr\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be interested in: Governor Newsom declares a State of Emergency in the face of the major storm that is expected<\/a><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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