FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2020 Contact: Media Relations Emergency Operations Center 408.808.6873 pio@eoc.sccgov.org Santa Clara County Moving into State’s Purple Tier as COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Rise Locally Public health officials urge residents to cancel holiday travel plans and exercise caution in interactions outside of their immediate household Santa Clara County, CA – Citing concerns […]
COVID-19, Thanksgiving – and Testing!
The Thanksgiving holiday is coming, and our community needs everyone to do their part to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19. Consider how you can change your usual holiday celebration in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to keep your friends, families, and communities healthy and safe. Small household gatherings have been important contributors […]
Informational Resources
We encourage all community members to stay informed about the nearby fires and other risks, and to take steps to strengthen your household’s emergency preparedness. Please rely on trustworthy sources for your information, and reach out to help your neighbors and community members who may be more vulnerable. Air Quality: View airnow.gov for current information […]
Critical Messages from the Town of Los Altos Hills
Get critical messages from the Town of Los Altos Hills here.
Red Flag Warnings
Red Flag Warning: Aug 16 – Aug 17 A Red Flag Warning indicates that weather conditions in the next 12 – 72 hours may result in extreme fire behavior. Go to Santa Clara County Fire Department’s Ready! Set! Go! Program page to learn more about Red Flag Warnings.
Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and When Can I Expect One? Check out PG&E’s PSPS site to learn more about what a PSPS is, how to prepare, and for more PSPS resources. PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program Prepare for Fire Season and Public Safety Power Shutoffs Public Safety Power Shutoff Webinar The Town […]
LAHCFD Strategic Plan Update in Progress – Community Meetings
Background The Los Altos Hills County Fire District is in the process of developing a successor Strategic Plan to the 2015 – 2020 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan (SP) Ad Hoc Subcommittee hosted two community meetings to collect stakeholder and public input on the update process. The Subcommittee provided direction to staff to develop a […]
Prepare for Fire Season and Public Safety Power Shutoffs
As we go into the summer months and the start of fire season, it’s a great time to review your family’s emergency communications plan, evacuation plan, and preparedness supplies to live without power for a few days. Start with these easy steps: Update your contact information with PG&E to receive notifications when a PSPS could […]
Community Preparedness Training Series for South Bay Hub Counties
Register for this FREE series of interactive workshops for the UASI South Bay Hub, which will give nonprofit and community-based organizations (CBOs) the tools needed to be more prepared to meet the challenges of future disasters, as well as on-going emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tentative 2021 Brush Chipping schedule
See the tentative Brush Chipping Schedule for 2021, below. Dates are subject to change and are dependent on weather, red flag, and other safety conditions, such as quarantine measures. The Fire District, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, and Brush Chipping Program service providers will make every effort to adhere to the dates provided during registration; […]
