Flood Response
Prepare for the storm. Take “before” photos of your facilities in order to show any new damage related to the storm.
County Coordination Updates
County Coordination Meeting Updates
Op Area Coord Call 03/27/23 3:00 p.m.
National Weather Service
Cold front coming in on Tuesday
Winds will begin to gust again around 5:00 a.m. Tuesday and isolated thunderstorms on Wednesday.
Temperatures warm up to low to mid 40’s at night. Mid to upper 50’s during the day.
Temps could drop to 30’s Thursday/Friday evening
Possible concerns at “rapid rising” creeks.
PG&E
Expecting possible power outages on the west side of the valley through Tuesday.
Office of Supportive Housing
Inclement weather plan activated. Messaged advocates and service providers to conduct outreach.
County Public Information
City Reports
Mountain View
Opening Library, Community Center, and Senior Center for warming and charging devices.
Palo Alto
Ramping up and opening sites
Sunnyvale
Library warming center through Wednesday.
Other cities are monitoring
End of report. No additional calls scheduled.
Alerts and Warnings
No updates available
Before Flooding
Text BADWEATHER to 888777 for weather-related notifications from the Office of Supportive Housing
Water District Creek Cams
Water District Stream Gauges
Reservoir Monitors
National Weather Service Gauges
After Flooding
Free clean-up service until January 27!
Free Insurance assistance, and more!
Check out Santa Clara County Environmental Health’s website which addresses many safety considerations and how to clean up.
Includes food safety, water quality/purification, septic, property cleanup.
2023 California Storms Insurance Claims and Recovery Support
Santa Clara County Environmental Health Links to Guidance
Claim Guidance for Mud Flow in Burn Scar Areas
Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Small Businesses and nonprofits
Due to the Biden Administration’s Major Disaster Declaration in the wake of our severe winter storms, the Small Business Administration has made available Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans are working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period, which began on December 27, 2022 and ended in February.
If applicants have any questions, they can call (800) 659-2955 or email: [email protected]
More information can be found in the SBA announcement attached. Please share with your networks.
Thank you!
Free Home Cleanup Hotline Available Now for Households Impacted by Current Storms and Flooding in California
Call 844-965-1386 for free help from local relief agencies
From now until January 27, 2023, several relief agencies are staffing a free hotline for the public to request help cleaning up from the recent flooding. This hotline will connect survivors with reputable and vetted voluntary relief agencies that will assist in debris cleanup and mucking out, as they are able. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the expected overwhelming need.
The partnership with Crisis Clean-Up helps connect survivors with local relief agencies working across the state. Crisis Clean-Up will help facilitate cleanup by various aid agencies standing by to assist those affected by the flooding.
The hotline will alert multiple relief agencies that survivors need help. All services are free and performed by vetted and reputable relief agencies and members of National VOAD. Response times will vary so we ask residents their patience while the teams receive and organize their response to help.
Important reminder: The hotline cannot assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, insurance, or questions about FEMA.
Survivors needing assistance with home cleanup may call: 844-965-1386.
Access and Functional Needs
Medical Device Planning Tips for Outages
Plan ahead!
Sign up for PG&E Medical Baseline
The Silicon Valley Independent Living Center may be able to assist with power needs for medical devices. See if you qualify.
City of Santa Clara Fire Department has a medical database for city residents.
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
PG&E Planning Tips
City of Santa Clara Medical Database
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center Main Office: 408-894-9041
City/Town/County/District Updates
All Local Trusted Information Sources – Government
All Local Trusted Information Sources – Response Agencies
Find the response agencies responsible for the current emergency and track their information through their websites and social media.
3/21/23 4:10 p.m.
Traffic Lights without Power: Heads Up
New Areas where Traffic Lights are Out*
Traffic lights are currently out in these areas. Treat intersections with no power as a four-way stop.
- San Antonio Road and Main Street
- San Antonio Road and Portola Avenue
- Foothill Expressway and Main Street
- El Camino Real at San Antonio Road*
- El Camino Real at Del Medio Avenue*
Below is an update on the road closures in Town in response to the storms this week:
Residents without electricity are welcome to visit the City Council Chambers located at Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, for Wi-Fi access from 9:00 to 5:00 pm.
To report a downed tree, please call county communications at: 408-299-3233
To report a downed power line to PG&E please call at: 877-660-6789
FLASH REPORT #2: Atmospheric River Preparation and Monitoring
City of San José
Emergency Operations Center
CONTACTS:
Kristen Van Kley, Deputy Public Information Officer
Email: [email protected]
Media Line: 408-535-7777
Date/Time of Update: March 10, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Weather and Storm Response:
With scattered showers and light rains forecast for Saturday and Sunday, the City’s Incident Management Team will be available as needed this weekend. Flash reports will be put on pause until further notice. The City and our partners at Valley Water will continue to monitor the weather and any impacts to our local reservoirs and waterways. The public is encouraged to keep informed by:
- Signing up for Alert SCC at https://emergencymanagement.
sccgov.org/AlertSCC - Monitoring the news and following the City of San José on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/
CityofSanJose/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ CityofSanJose) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ cityofsanjose/) for regular updates. - Navigating to the Emergency Notifications page (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/
news-stories/news/emergency- notifications) and Storm Preparedness page (http://bit.ly/SJStormPrep) on the City’s website.
Road Closures:
Bailey Road, from Santa Teresa Boulevard to McKean Road, is closed due to flooding. The road will remain closed until flooding has subsided.
Emergency Evacuation Center Update:
The emergency evacuation center at Seven Trees Community Center (3590 Cas Drive) remains open. The center, staffed in partnership with the American Red Cross, is open to individuals, families, pets, and service animals forced to evacuate due to rising waterways. No prior referral or reservation is needed. Hand washing stations, portable restrooms, showers, cots, and laundry stations are available onsite.
Previous Updates:
Find previous updates on this storm event on the City’s Emergency Notifications page (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2023
Media Contacts:
Joint Information Center Media Line: (408) 808-7866 | [email protected]
County Residents Urged to Report Property Damage that Occurred as a Result of the Storms Beginning On or After
March 9, 2023
The County of Santa Clara is collecting damage information for submission to the appropriate state and federal agencies. Take the survey today!
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – The Bay Area has been hit by a series of atmospheric rivers that have caused damages such as flooding, fallen trees, and mudslides across the region. To help community members recover from the storms that began March 9, 2023, the County of Santa Clara is collecting damage information from residents for submittal to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Community members may self-report property damages by going to www.PrepareSCC.org/Flood and completing the survey.
“The County continues to work toward recovering from the storms that have greatly impacted our county, particularly South County,” said Dana Reed, Director of the Office of Emergency Management. “We are working with our local and state partners to ensure that our community members are informed of the recovery resources and services that are available, including FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program. We encourage property owners and renters to submit damage surveys for the storms that began on March 9.”
FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs. The Individual Assistance Program is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses. The collection of damage information is not a guarantee of financial assistance.
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Be Ready for Flood
Santa Clara Valley Water District Home Page
Valley Water Alert System Real Time Data
Power Outages
Medical Device Planning Tips for Outages
Plan ahead!
Sign up for PG&E Medical Baseline
The Silicon Valley Independent Living Center may be able to assist with power needs for medical devices. See if you qualify.
City of Santa Clara Fire Department has a medical database for city residents.
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
PG&E Planning Tips
City of Santa Clara Medical Database
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center Main Office: 408-894-9041
Road Closures
Los Altos 9/16/23 1:11 PM
Do not move or drive through barricades; these barricades are blocking roads with downed lines (possibly live wires) and trees. Roads will continue to open or close as crews move through the area.
Los Altos Current Road Closures in these Areas:
- Arboretum Drive Road between Farm Road and Sequoia Drive. Road closed signage posted with detours to go around the closure (Pinecrest Drive to Beechwood Lane to Sequoia Drive).
- Southbound San Antonio Road/Maynard Way
- Rosita Avenue/Parma Way
- Miguel Avenue/Peninsular Avenue
- San Antonio Road/Pepper Drive/Eleanor Avenue
- Covington Road/Bellevue Court/Campbell Avenue
Los Altos Hills will have the following continued road closures due to down power lines and trees at the following locations:
- La Paloma near Alta Tierra Road
- Alta Tierra Road at Robleda Road
- Magdalena Avenue near Elise Court
- La Cresta Drive near Nina Place
Residents without electricity are welcome to visit the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, for Wi-Fi access from 9-Noon, 1-5:pm.
511.Org
County Road Closures
San Jose Closures
San Jose Closures on Facebook
CalTrans Closures
Shelters
Check for program requirements and complete them before going to the sites.
Phone numbers and information are in the links/flyers below.
Mountain View - Safe Park
West Valley - Rotating Safe Car Park Program
Lighthouse of Hope
3/17/23
RV evacuees from Thousand Trails may go to Coyote Lake Park.
Unmet Needs
We will post unmet needs here when they’re identified. Contact CADRE 408-622-0822 with questions.
Please do not offer unsolicited donations. Immediately after an emergency, people need gift cards, gas cards, and cash.
Donate to a local nonprofit supporting the event or provide cash donations to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Emergency Fund.
Overnight Warming Shelter Facilities
Meal Prep
Behavioral Health/Mental Health/Emotional Spiritual Care
Interpreters
Vietnamese
Spanish
American Sign Language
Warming Centers
San Jose. Overnight Warming Locations (OWLs). OWLs are open nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Spots are by referral only and the public can call 408-539-2105 or email [email protected].
Roosevelt Community Center, 901 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose
West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose.
3/10/23 Gilroy Senior Center overnight warming center tonight, first come, first served
San Jose Libraries
San Jose Community Centers
Santa Clara County Warming Centers