Current Incidents

1. Sign up for emergency alerts: www.alertscc.org
2. The latest weather forecasts and updates can be found at www.weather.gov/BayArea
3. Current local incident information can be found at https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/public-safety-programs/emergency-management/current-event-disaster-information
4. Plan for your safety and the safety of your community by driving defensively and avoiding unnecessary travel when driving conditions are hazardous.
5. Allow time for traffic delays, buckle up all passengers, turn off cruise control when the roads are wet, and reduce speed by utilizing headlights during periods of fog.
6. Move over to allow emergency vehicles to pass and drive safely through road work zones.
7. When power is out, treat traffic signals as stop signs. Come to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.
8. Driving or walking into flood waters is NEVER safe when roadways are flooded. Turn around, don’t drown.
9. Check on frail or elderly family, friends, or neighbors often.
10. Get out of wet clothes as soon as possible to avoid hypothermia.
11. Sandbag distribution sites are listed on Santa Clara Valley Water’s webpage. In the City of Cupertino sandbags are available at the City Corporation Yard 10555 Mary Ave

If you smell natural gas call 9-1-1.

In the City of Cupertino, report downed power lines and debris. Visit www.cupertino.org/311

City Departments are taking the following Actions

Public Works

• Annual maintenance and preventative work has been completed in advance of the winter season
• Fields remain closed due to recent rains
• Staff are conducting a preemptive survey of storm drains and any higher-risk areas for obstructions
• Sandbags are prefilled and available at the Service Center (10555 Mary Avenue)
• Residents should call County Communications at 408-299-2507 over the weekend to report storm related items.

Community Development

• After the event, Code Enforcement and Building Inspection Staff will evaluate sites likely to have been impacted by storm winds and rains
• Permit Center staff will be in person Wednesday and Thursday

Parks and Recreation

• Stevens Creek Corridor staff have made preparations in case of rapid water rise in the creeks; however, water levels are currently low and not expected to overflow
• Fields remain closed due to recent rains

City Manager's Office

• OEM Staff are participating in countywide coordination calls
• OEM is coordinating with  County Sheriff and Fire Department
• Updates have been provided for public access at Current Incidents webpage
• OEM will share a situation report with Block Leaders and Citizen Corps volunteers who will share widely
• OEM will send social media and GovDelivery updates to the general public

• Sign up for emergency alerts
• Visit the self-serve sandbag station just outside the City Maintenance Yard parking lot located at 10555 Mary Ave to obtain free pre-filled sandbags. Free, filled sandbags are also available for residents at other County sites listed HERE.
• Learn if your home or business is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, visit valleywater.org/floodzone.
• Valley Water’s ALERT (Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time) system provides information on levels of streams and reservoirs and precipitation gauges.
• More flood safety tips and resources are available at valleywater.org/floodready. This page includes an informational Get Flood Ready mailer in English, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese.

Trees and Valley Water’s Right-of-Way fact sheet:

• https://www.valleywater.org/sites/default/files/Trees%20and%20Valley%20Water%20Right%20of%20Way%202019.pdf

Creekside Property Program fact sheet:

• This link is a reference for those living adjacent to a creek:

https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/healthy-creeks-and-ecosystems/creekside-property-program

Valley Water’s Water Resources Protection Ordinance & Manual:

• Valley Water’s Water Resources Protection Ordinance requires permits for work on Valley Water right of way (fee title property  and easements) or that may impact Valley Water facilities.  Valley Water uses the Water Resources Protection Manual to administer the Water Resources Protection Ordinance. Both documents can be found on this page. https://www.valleywater.org/contractors/doing-businesses-with-the-district/permits-working-district-land-or-easement/water-resources-protection-manual
• This link includes application forms for Valley Water Permits. https://www.valleywater.org/contractors/doing-businesses-with-the-district/permits-working-district-land-or-easement

Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams:

• The Guidelines and Standards is a manual that includes requirements and recommendations for land use activities in and around Santa Clara County streams, in order to protect stream resources.  These guidelines and standards were adopted by the cities in Santa Clara County and should be followed for any projects along the creeks that are not subject to Valley Water permitting.
• https://www.valleywater.org/contractors/doing-businesses-with-the-district/permits-working-district-land-or-easement/guidelines-and-standards-land-use-near-streams

Regulatory Permitting Information:

• This page gives a brief description of each of the regulatory agencies and their roles in creek maintenance. https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.if-us-west-2/f2-live/s3fs-public/FAQ%20Sheet%20Permitting%20Info%20for%20Creek%20Maintenance.pdf

Refer to the National Weather Service forWeather updates: www.weather.gov/bayarea.

County libraries, including theCupertino Library, are available during regular business hours as places where people can go to get warm.

• Register to receive EMERGENCY ALERTS from AlertSCC
• Radio Cupertino 1670 AM 
• TV City Channel (Channel 26 on Comcast Cable or Channel 99 on AT&T)

Join Cupertino Citizen Corps

See Volunteer Responders & Training for info on how to join the Cupertino Citizen Corps prior to an emergency. 

Emergency Preparedness Information

See Resident Preparedness for how to prepare for and what to do in different types of disasters.