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Fire and Flood

The Bay Area’s geography leaves it vulnerable to fire, floods, and earthquakes. Current information will be posted here, as well as how to prepare.

Creekcam
San Francisquito Creek at West Bayshore Road

Creek Monitor

Foothills Fire Camera
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Community Meetings on Foothills Fire Management Plan
The City scheduled three community meetings to get input from residents on updating the Foothills Fire Management Plan. 
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Sandbag Saturday is December 13, 2008; Volunteers Are Needed
Call 650-617-3164 to sign up to help.
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Creek Level Monitor
How does the creek monitoring system work?
( visit the creek monitor )
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Flood Information/Winter Storms
A few things you can do to be ready for the very real possibility of flooding in our area.
( visit the emergency preparedness home page )
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Winter Storm Preparation - Sandbag Information
Information about sandbag use in preparation of winter storms
( visit the fire and flood page )
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San Francisquito Creek JPA
Works on flooding and environmental preservation
( for more information )
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Flood Zone Lookup
The entire city of Palo Alto is in a flood zone of one kind or another
( begin floodzone lookup )
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Deaf Resident Registry
Deaf residents may register TDD and/or fax lines with the City of Palo Alto Fire Department.
( more about your safety )
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Station 8 Foothills Fire Camera
Camera continually scanning the foothills from the top of the weather station at Fire Station 8
( view the foothills fire cam )
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Flood Information
Cleaning Up After A Flood
Revision Date: 07/05/2006
Sandbag Location Map
Download the Sandbag Location Map to view the locations of City and Water District sponsored sites.
Revision Date: 01/03/2008
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