Check local air quality at Airnow.gov or on mobile devices weather apps. You may need to scroll down If air qualify has an unhealthy rating, Limit exposure to outdoor air Limit indoor pollution: avoid running the vacuum cleaner, frying food, burning candles If possible—set up a clean room indoors with a HEPA filter Face Mask […]
Resident Online Request Form for 2021 Defensible Space Brush Chipping & Debris Removal Services
In the interest of fire prevention, life safety, and property protection, the Los Altos Hills County Fire District (“Fire District”) encourages residents to create defensible space around structures on their property and reduce fire fuels by utilizing techniques of Shelter in Yard, property hygiene, and property and structure hardening. In cooperation with Santa Clara County […]
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
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 […]
Tentative 2021 Defensible Space Brush Chipping & Debris Removal Program Schedule
The 2021 Defensible Space Brush Chipping & Debris Removal Program dates are subject to change and are dependent on weather, red flag, and other safety conditions, such as COVID-19 quarantine measures. The Fire District, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, and Defensible Space Brush Chipping & Debris Removal Program service providers will make every effort to […]
Santa Clara County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
What: Update on the Coronavirus Response Effort in Santa Clara County Why: These updates will cover a wide variety of topics related to the COVID-19 public health emergency including the impacts of social distancing, surge planning for the health care system, mental health strategies, and more. Date and Time: Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. […]
10/23/19 NEWS RELEASE: Red Flag Warnings and PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs
The Los Altos Hill County Fire District (LAHCFD) has prepared the following News Release dated 10/23/19, which addresses the anticipated Red Flag Warnings and PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) that may occur in the local communities and parts of the Bay Area. LAHCFD News Release
10/23/19 WEATHER ALERT UPDATE
Weather Alert Update: Santa Clara County Fire Dept. (SCCFD) will increase staffing levels out of El Monte Fire station and position an additional wildland engine staffed in the Los Gatos/Saratoga area. Staffing will coincide with the weather that is currently scheduled to start Wednesday (10/23) at 8:00 p.m. and last through the afternoon of Thursday […]
