Storm Response
Prepare for the storm. Take “before” photos of your facilities in order to show any new damage related to the storm.
Cold Weather Tips:
- Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol, non-prescription medication, and other drugs if you will be staying outside as it may lead to death or serious injury
- Unsheltered community members, older adults, children, and those with access and functional needs should seek shelter now as they are at higher risk for hypothermia
- Avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day, or for extended periods of time in extreme cold weather
- Dress in layers, wear a hat, scarf, gloves and mittens, and waterproof, insulated boots to avoid hypothermia or frostbite.
Symptoms of hypothermia include:
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Exhaustion
- Severe shivering
Seek medical attention immediately and call 9-1-1 if you see someone experience hypothermia or frostbite.
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
Alerts and Warnings
All cities/towns in Santa Clara County use the Alert SCC notification system to alert residents of emergencies.
You must register to receive the Alerts.
Some cities/towns use additional notification systems as a backup to Alert SCC.
You should register for ALL alert systems used by your city/town.
Before & After Flooding
After Flooding Mold Cleanup (Multiple Languages)
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
Find Free Sandbags
How to Use Sandbags
Are you in a flood zone?
City/Town/County/District Updates
All Local Trusted Information Sources
Links to websites and social media used by organizations to share emergency information
To report any flooding, down trees, or any other issues, use the MYMilpitas APP or call the Public Works Department at (408) 586-2600, during regular business hours (8am-5pm). Contact the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400 for any after-hour emergencies.
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
PG&E Outage Health & Accessibility Support
Power Outage Maps, Alerts, Notices
Note: When signing up for PG&E outage notices, you have to re-register every year.
PG&E Outage Map by Address
PG&E Statewide Outage Map
PG&E Outage Address Lookup Map
Sign up for PG&E Outage Alerts
Silicon Valley Power Outages
Medical Baseline Registration
Silicon Valley Power Social Media
City of Palo Alto Power Outages
Power Outage Preparedness
California ISO (Independent System Operators)
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
Home First Santa Clara County
Here4You Hotline: 408-385-2400
Prevention Services: 408-786-8538
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.homefirstscc.org/
Transportation
Rides to warming centers and other locations will be posted here as received.
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.
Warming Centers
Local jurisdictions or nonprofits may open up warming centers during cold or extreme weather to provide people with temporary shelter.
San Jose Libraries
San Jose Community Centers
Santa Clara County Warming Centers
