JANUARY 6, 2023
12:45 P.M. UPDATE
CURRENT CONDITIONS
The wet weather pattern is continuing, with the next storms arriving on Saturday and then Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The flood risk remains low over the weekend. More likely community impacts over the next few days will continue to be water ponding on roadways that bring potential road closures, and the possibility of continued power outages. City staff are actively monitoring conditions and are prepared to respond as needed; please be patient as they will be balancing emergency response needs as the storms continue. Crews are continuing to work on cleanup from this week’s storm in preparation for this weekend’s rainfall. All four sandbag stations are currently stocked with supplies; please save your sandbags for possible use in the coming days. While the Community Resource Center has closed, City libraries are all open today with their normal operating hours, if community members happen to lose power at their homes and would like a warm place to visit, relax, and charge devices.
Foothills Nature Preserve has partially re-opened as of this morning. Open Space staff are actively working to clear debris to make roads and trails safe for visitors.
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. Track power outages at www.cityofpaloalto.org/outagemap.
STREET CLOSURES IN EFFECT
All roadways are currently open. If power outages continue, remember that street signals may be out as well. Treat dark signalized intersections as four-way stops. And as always when driving in inclement weather, please slow down, turn on your headlights, and allow for increased braking distance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...
For more information on resources on how to get ready for the next storm, what to expect if evacuations become necessary, and to view answers to frequently asked questions about the storm, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/floodalert.
