Advisory
Update on the Santa Cruz and San Mateo County Fires - August 21, 2020
All residents should remain aware, informed and ready to evacuate. Residents are urged to register to receive Santa Clara County emergency alerts at alertscc.com.
CZU Lightning Complex (information as of 7:00 a.m.)
Numerous fires in northern Santa Cruz and southern San Mateo Counties
Information Line: 831-335-6717
Incident website: fire.ca.gov/incidents
Evacuations extend to Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35) and Highway 17, near the Santa Clara County line: www.smco.community.zonehaven.com
Sign up to receive incident updates at: http://www.tinyurl.com/CZUlightning
For incident information and updates, follow @CALFIRECZU and @CAL_FIRE on Twitter
SCU Lightning Complex (information as of 7:00 a.m.)
20 separate fires broken into 3 zones burning in Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
Information Line: 916-618-3195 or 669-247-7431
Incident website: fire.ca.gov/incidents
Evacuations in Santa Clara County include a number of areas in the eastern part of the county: http://www.tunyurl.com/scu-evacmap
Sign up to receive incident updates at: http://www.tinyurl.com/lightningcomplex
For incident information and updates, follow @calfireSCU and @CAL_FIRE on Twitter
Evacuees
While the current air quality in Los Altos Hills is moderate, this can change in minutes due in a wildfire. Please check on your neighbors, friends and family, especially if they are elderly or having breathing difficulties. To check the air quality in your area, please visit https://www.purpleair.com/map?opt=1/mAQI/a10/cC0#12.67/37.35707/-122.14907
FAQs
· What is the difference between an evacuation order and warning?
Evacuation Order – Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access
Evacuation Warning – Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
· If there were a need to evacuate, how would I be notified?
Update on the Santa Cruz and San Mateo County Fires - August 21, 2020 
Unless there are significant changes to the incident over the weekend, there will be no new resource information issued until Monday.
Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) and Cal Fire continue to closely monitor the fires burning in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties known as the CZU Lightning Complex, as well as fires burning in eastern Santa Clara County, known as the SCU Lightning Complex.
All residents should remain aware, informed and ready to evacuate. Residents are urged to register to receive Santa Clara County emergency alerts at alertscc.com.
CZU Lightning Complex (information as of 7:00 a.m.)
Numerous fires in northern Santa Cruz and southern San Mateo Counties
Information Line: 831-335-6717
Incident website: fire.ca.gov/incidents
Evacuations extend to Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35) and Highway 17, near the Santa Clara County line: www.smco.community.zonehaven.com
Sign up to receive incident updates at: http://www.tinyurl.com/CZUlightning
For incident information and updates, follow @CALFIRECZU and @CAL_FIRE on Twitter
SCU Lightning Complex (information as of 7:00 a.m.)
20 separate fires broken into 3 zones burning in Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
Information Line: 916-618-3195 or 669-247-7431
Incident website: fire.ca.gov/incidents
Evacuations in Santa Clara County include a number of areas in the eastern part of the county: http://www.tunyurl.com/scu-evacmap
Sign up to receive incident updates at: http://www.tinyurl.com/lightningcomplex
For incident information and updates, follow @calfireSCU and @CAL_FIRE on Twitter
Evacuees
- If you need immediate sheltering support/assistance, please contact the American Red Cross at: 866-272-2237
- For those who are evacuating and have questions about where to go, please call: 408-808-7778
- Although there is currently no threat to residents in western Santa Clara County, including the SCCFD service areas, ALL residents should remain aware, informed and ready to evacuate.
- Register to receive Santa Clara County emergency alerts at alertscc.com
While the current air quality in Los Altos Hills is moderate, this can change in minutes due in a wildfire. Please check on your neighbors, friends and family, especially if they are elderly or having breathing difficulties. To check the air quality in your area, please visit https://www.purpleair.com/map?opt=1/mAQI/a10/cC0#12.67/37.35707/-122.14907
FAQs
· What is the difference between an evacuation order and warning?
Evacuation Order – Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access
Evacuation Warning – Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
· If there were a need to evacuate, how would I be notified?
- Emergency Alert - via cellular and landline phone. Ensure you are registered to receive emergency alerts at alertscc.com
- Social Media - messages will be issued via Nextdoor, Twitter and Facebook. Follow @sccfiredept to ensure you can view our updates and alerts.
- Law Enforcement – Depending on the urgency of the evacuation and available resources, law enforcement may canvas neighborhoods and broadcast an evacuation message via loudspeaker.
- For the CZU Lightning Complex, the County of Santa Cruz is coordinating donations and volunteers. Visit santacruzcounty.us and click the ‘August lightning complex resources’ link.
- For the SCU Lightning Complex, call Red Cross at 866-272-2237
Address/Location
Town of Los Altos Hills, CA
26379 Fremont Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-823-0055