This same message was sent a short time ago, but not to *all* recipients by mistake. Re-sending it now to all.
10:35 P.M. UPDATE
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Flood risk is low, but the storm is continuing overnight with a wind warning in effect. The storm is upon us. While rain will continue overnight, the flood risk is low. Staff will continue to monitor creek levels overnight as a precaution. The largest challenge now appears to be power outages that are being caused intermittently by the high winds. The National Weather Service’s high wind warning extends through the night, with gusts of wind exceeding 50 mph. Crews are on duty throughout the night to address these outages as quickly as they can. Please be patient as they will be working on power restorations while balancing emergency responses to other storm needs. To track National Weather Service storm updates, go to https://www.weather.gov/mtr/.
Gain real-time updates on storm impacts and stay informed on potential emergency alerts and warnings. Get real-time notifications from the City via Twitter, Facebook, Nextdoor, and the Police Department’s Nixle feed. Receive emergency alerts via SCC Alert. Click here to connect. Track creek water levels at www.cityofpaloalto.org/creekmonitor
Community Resource Center is open. The Community Resource Center at Rinconada Library will remain open overnight until at least 8 p.m. on Thursday, if residents need a warm and dry location away from their home to relocate and gather. Visitors can also charge devices, use a laptop, find a hotel, and determine next steps.
STREET CLOSURES IN EFFECT
As power outages continue, remember that street signals may be out as well. Treat dark signalized intersections as four-way stops. Here are current road closures in effect:
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Northbound El Camino Real is closed at the University Avenue underpass for flooding. Southbound El Camino Real at that location remains open.
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East Bayshore Road between Elwell Court and San Antonio Road is closed in both directions due to flooding.
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West Bayshore Road between Loma Verde Avenue and Fabian Way is closed in both directions due to flooding.
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Embarcadero Road is closed between Middlefield Road and Waverley Street in both directions due to a tree down.
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Southbound Foothill Expressway is closed at Hillview Avenue due to a tree down and also a vehicle collision.
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One lane of eastbound Page Mill Road between Hanover Street and Peter Coutts Road remains closed due to earlier fallen tree.
