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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ADVISORY

Beginning very early Tuesday morning, a powerful storm system is to bring yet another round of heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the area with cooling temperatures. The heaviest rain and strongest wind expected during this time period. Cool temperatures move in on Wednesday. This storm event is expected to run through Thursday, March 30. Given the saturated soil and recent rains, we urge the community to continue to be aware of their surroundings.  

Wind Advisory: In effect Tuesday, March 28, from 5 AM to 2 PM. Wind gusts between 30 to 40 mph are expected, with parts of the coast reaching up to 45 mph. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and power outages may result. 

The city of Los Altos activated its Emergency Operations Center on March 15. Staff across the City is working around the clock, monitoring weather conditions to ensure a safe and swift response. 

WHO TO CALL 

• Report downed power lines immediately by calling 911 and then PG&E at 1 (800) 743-5002. 
• All storm-related hazards—street flooding, fallen trees/limbs, plugged storm drains, traffic signal outages, and fallen street signs—should be reported to the Maintenance Services Division at (650) 947-2785. After-hours calls should be directed to the Police Department’s 24/7 non-emergency line at (650) 947-2770. 
• Report outages in your home or neighborhood to PG&E. Call their 24/7 Power Outage Information Center at 1 (800) 743-5002.  
• Always call 911 if you are injured, in danger, or for any other emergencies. 

POWER OUTAGE  

In the event of a future power outage:  

• Do not call 911 to report a power outage or to ask when power will be restored. These lines need to remain open for life-threatening emergencies only. 
• Treat intersections with no power as a four-way stop.  
• To learn how to be prepared for a possible power outage, visit www.losaltosca.gov/StormAlert. 

PG&E Contact Information:  

• Access PG&E’s Electric Outage Map online at PGE Emergency Site - Outage Center 
• Contact PG&E’s outage information line at 1 (800) 743-5002 
• Log into customer accounts through www.pge.com and sign up to receive PG&E alerts and notifications via email, text, or phone. 

ROAD CLOSURES  

If roads are closed, do not move or drive through the barricades; these barricades are blocking roads with downed lines (possibly live wires) and trees.  

FOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, VISIT THE CITY'S STORM ALERT WEBPAGE (www.losaltosca.gov/StormAlert) 

• How to Prepare for Upcoming Storms 
• How to Receive Emergency Notifications 
• Additional Emergency Preparedness Resources