Are You Prepared for the Winter Storm Season?

While we don’t know exactly how much precipitation we will get this year, we do know that living in an area of relative isolation means we must be prepared to be on our own for up to several days in the event of a severe storm or natural disaster.  Are you ready?

Check list suggestions from the Town of Portola Valley's Emergency Preparedness Committee and Public Works Department (for a printable pdf checklist, click here)

 Go to www.smcalert.info and sign up to receive alerts on your cell phone and email. You will be notified quickly of floods, fires, road closures, mountain lion sightings, planned events with traffic disruptions, etc.

 Tune your portable and car radios to 1680 AM for emergency broadcasts from the Town of Portola Valley. To listen to a streaming online broadcast, visit  http://bit.ly/PortolaValleyAM1680.

 Plan now for extended power outages that may last several days or longer.

 When roads are closed due to flooding, trees down or mudslides, you may need to leave your area by a different route than you are accustomed to. Learn these routes now, before you need them. Make arrangements to temporarily stay with family or friends should you need to evacuate your home.

 Always maintain at least a half a tank of gas in your vehicles.

 30 minute storm drain prep checklist 

 Maintain emergency supplies at home 

 Maintain a “Go-Bag” near exit door or in your car 

Contact Information

• For emergencies dial 911
• Town of Portola Valley- Public Works Department (650) 851-1700
• Online maintenance reporting 
• San Mateo County Sheriff (650) 363-4911
• Woodside Portola Valley Fire District (650) 851-1594