Full Notification

Storms Expected at 3pm – Get Prepared Now 
Extreme rain and wind expected from 3pm-3am. For the latest forecast updates, visit www.weather.gov/mtr/  
 
GET PREPARED NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
-Get supplies, groceries, sandbags etc. in advance.For self-serve sandbags info: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1938/Flood-Preparedness.
-Charge your devices, flashlights, have candles, matches, drinking water and other supplies ready
-Avoid driving or being out on the roads between 3pm and 3am
-Tend to your household. If you live near water (creek, lagoon, hillside etc), shore up your property. Secure outside furniture and garbage cans.
-Reduce influx on sewer systems. Limit shower use, toilet flushing, laundry etc. 
 -Check on your neighbors. Inclement weather is a major concern for vulnerable persons. To register vulnerable persons in your life, visit  https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/Project-Guardian.

STAY SAFE AND HELPFUL TIPS
We anticipate flooding, the City of San Mateo and San Mateo County Health urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their families. Please view their expanded guidelines for public health & flooded properties https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/expanded-health-safety-guidelines-residents-flooded-homes
 
-Standing water is deceptive. If you MUST drive, be aware water levels may be deeper than appears. 
- Watch for potential electrical hazards inside and outside your home
 
TO REPORT FLOODED ROADWAYS AND CLOGGED DRAINS
 
Please use our online form here: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1938/Flood-Preparedness

Only use 911 for life threatening emergencies.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION
 
We will be posting updates with information at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1938/Flood-Preparedness.
 
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-Sign up for emergency alerts through the Countywide SMC Alert http://www.smcalert.info/ and for -San Mateo Police Department’s Nixle https://www.nixle.us/san-mateo-ca-police-department