Redwood City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz issued a local emergency proclamation on Thursday, January 5 due to the severe winter storm with heavy rain and wind that has been experienced.
Given this, the City Council has been asked to ratify the action at its meeting next Monday, January 9, while the staff will provide a more detailed report on the city's response to the storm.
It should be noted that according to the National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay area, thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to continue through Thursday, with another weather system projected to bring additional rain and periods of stronger winds. strong this weekend and next week.
In turn, the city has activated emergency shelter beds for adverse weather conditions.
These beds are available from Wednesday, January 4 and this Thursday, January 5. Families or individuals who need shelter due to cold temperatures or inclement weather can call the Fair Oaks Community Center at 650-780-7500 or go directly to 2600 Middlefield Road in Redwood City, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If it is after 5:00 p.m. or on the weekend, people in need can call 650-780-7100 to access the emergency shelter.
Just this Tuesday, November 3, San Mateo County declared a State of Local Emergency and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center, which functions as a 24-hour nerve center that coordinates resources and communication with local agencies. , regional and state and response partners.
So far, the county has responded to the emergency with safe local hotel rooms for residents displaced by the floods; secured space for additional shoreline shelters if required; and preparing an area for mass evacuation if necessary.
In addition, San Mateo County ordered 24,000 bags of sand for distribution throughout the area; while teams from the Department of Public Works work around the clock to clear roads and debris.
Authorities called to review the expanded health and safety guidelines for residents with flooded homes, as well as check with your city's Department of Public Works for sandbag availability and locations.
Likewise, at the state level, this Wednesday, January 4, the governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency, which is intended to support emergency relief efforts, including authorizing the mobilization of the California National Guard to support disaster response, and directs Caltrans to request immediate assistance through the Emergency Relief Program. Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief to support highway repairs and other support for local response and recovery efforts.
Newsom also activated the State Operations Center to its highest level, and the state and federal governments launched the Flood Operations Center, which covers forecasting, reservoir operations coordination, and provides technical support, as well as materials to combat flooding, as sandbags for local workers.
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