Full Notification

National Weather Services (NWS) issues Red Flag Warning
PG&E Anticipates Public Safety Power Shutoffs
Oct. 24, 2020

Extreme Fire Weather Conditions late this weekend into early next week.

• Red Flag Warning has been issued for the North Bay Mountains, East Bay Hills, and the Diablo Range, and is valid from 11 AM PDT Sunday through 5 AM Tuesday
• High Wind Watch has been upgraded to a Wind Advisory for the North Bay, East Bay, SF Peninsula down to Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Valley. Valid from Sunday 4 PM PDT through Monday 11 AM PDT. Winds are expected to be strong and persistent, especially in the mid to higher elevations with damaging gusts likely. Anticipating winds in Hills & Ridges: Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph, wind gusts from 60 to 70 mph likely over highest ridges and peaks of the North Bay Mountains and East Bay Hills. High winds will cause unsecured outdoor furniture to be blown around; power lines my be impacted; and difficulty in driving high profile vehicles or those with trailers.
• PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff anticipated on Sun. 10/25 from 8 PM to 12 Midnight.  For more details to see if your residence is impacted visit: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/

Refer to attached NWS map for impacted areas.

For current weather conditions, visit: www.weather.gov/bayarea
 
What to Do:
 
-No outdoor fires.
-Do not use equipment to mow or cut dry grass
-Be alert
-Pay attention to the weather especially if winds pick up. (https://www.weather.gov/bayarea)
 
-Sign up to receive alerts for life-threatening situations from the County (https://cwsalerts.com) and from the City via NIXLE (on your smartphone, text your zip code to "888-777" or visit Nixle.com)
 
Additional Important Tips:
 
1. Be ready to evacuate. Take only a single vehicle to help reduce traffic jams.
2. Make sure that you have at least 3/4 full tank of fuel.
3. Park your vehicle:
    a. In a driveway facing the street, not in a garage. If you have a driveway gate, leave it open. OR
b. On the street in the direction of departure.
4. Keep vehicle keys in your pocket.
5. Keep plenty of drinking water in your vehicle.
6. Load time-sensitive medications into the vehicle. Unopened insulin can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.
7. Keep an emergency kit and first aid kit in your vehicle.
8. Pre-load your vehicle with Go-Bags, keepsake items and small toys for your children.
9. Plan to evacuate before a mandatory order is issued especially if you need more time.
10. Help and pick up neighbors who need assistance evacuating.

For more information on wildfire preparedness, visit: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3627/Wildfire-Information