JANUARY 7, 2023
10:00 A.M. UPDATE
CURRENT CONDITIONS
The next storm arrives today, with another storm scheduled to impact us Sunday night through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The flood risk remains low for today. 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 due to wind. 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. All four sandbag stations are currently stocked with supplies; please save your sandbags for possible use in the coming days. For the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, visit www.weather.gov/mtr.
Foothills Nature Preserve remains partially open. Foothills Nature Preserve remains partially open, as Open Space staff continue to work to clear debris to make roads and trails safe for visitors.
Consider using the hashtag #PaloAltoStorm. If you are posting storm-related photos and/or videos that were taken in Palo Alto on your social media accounts, please consider adding the hashtag #PaloAltoStorm to your post. This will provide an easy way for everyone on that platform, as well as the City, to share relevant Palo Alto-specific information with one another. Please note that the City will not be able to monitor that hashtag in real-time, and that any emergencies requiring a City response should be reported via 9-1-1 and NOT social media.
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.
Road safety reminder. 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.
