Emergency Phone Numbers

San Mateo County Department of Public Works Emergency line (24 hours)

(650) 363-4100

San Mateo County Department of Public Works
(Monday -Friday 7am  5pm)

(650) 363-4103

San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services (OES) 

(650) 363-4790
 fax (650) 363-1868

California Office of Emergency Services

(916) 464-1013
fax (916) 464-1038

To report downed wires or power lines, a power outage, a gas leak or other related emergency, call PG&E

(800) 743-5000
OR 911

Red Cross Disaster Services

(650) 259-1750

• Never try to drive through standing water. If you drive through hilly roads during a storm, watch for road hazards (ie:  washed out pavement, trees, power lines, mud, etc)
• Check roof drains and down spouts to make sure they are clear of debris.
• Keep children away from creeks and large drains which can be deadly during storms.
• Keep leaves and yard trimmings out of storm drains and gutters.
• Don't forget your pets.
• Turn off automatic sprinklers.
• Don't store hazardous materials in areas that may be subject to flooding.
• Store emergency supplies (first aid kit, essential medicines, cash, food, non-electric can opener, portable battery-operated radio, flashlights and spare batteries) in air-tight bags and in handy locations.
• Keep your car fueled. If electric power is cut off, filling stations may not be able to operate.