Project Description
The La Paloma Area Evacuation Route Project in Los Altos Hills, California, provides an important egress route for a significant portion of the western area of the Los Altos Hills Community in the event of an evacuation, such as during a wildfire. To secure the integrity of this route, Los Altos Hills County Fire District and Santa Clara County FireSafe Council propose roadside treatment of hazardous fuels.
You may read more about the project goals on the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council website.
Before & After Photos
Project Site
The La Paloma Road evacuation route project will treat three roads along the evacuation route. These include Purissima Road, La Paloma Road, and Westwind Way.
The southwestern end of the project is located at the intersection of Purissima Road and Robleda Road (37.36661, -122.1351), and the northeastern end of the project is located at the intersection of La Paloma Road and Fremont Road (37.382488, -122.134340).
The length of the project is approximate:
- The Purissima Road portion is 0.4 linear miles, which equates to 0.8 mile when accounting for treatment on both sides of the road.
- The La Paloma Road portion is 1 linear mile, which equates to 2 miles when accounting for treatment on both sides of the road.
- The Westwind Way portion is 0.2 linear miles, which equates to 0.4 mile when accounting for treatment on both sides of the road.
- The total treatment of the project is approximately 1.6 miles in length which equates to 3.2 miles of treatment when accounting for both sides of the route.
Schedule
This project started on June 3, 2024 and was completed June 4, 2024.