Current Incidents / Disaster Information

City departments take the following steps in advance of/in response to incidents:

Public Works

• Annual maintenance and preventative prior to the winter season
• Field closures due to recent rains
• Staff conducts a preemptive survey of storm drains and any higher-risk areas for obstructions
• Prepares pre-filled sandbags, available at the Service Center (10555 Mary Ave.)
• Maintains the County Communications line (408.299.2507) to allow residents to report storm-related items.Community Development

Community Development

• Code Enforcement and Building Inspection Staff conduct site evaluations at locations likely impacted by storms
• Permit Center maintains an in-person presence every Wednesday and Thursday

Parks and Recreation

• Stevens Creek Corridor staff makes preparations in case of rapid water rise in the creeks
• Parks and recreation staff implement field closures in response to rains

City Manager's Office

• Office of Emergency Management staff participate in countywide coordination call
• Office of Emergency Management coordinates with County Sheriff and Fire Departmen
• The City provides updates for public access on the Current Incidents webpage
• Office of Emergency Management shares a situation report with Block Leaders and Citizen Corps volunteers who will share it widely
• Office of Emergency Management provides social media and GovDelivery updates to the general public
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC)drafts a recall messaging template in AlertSCC should an EOC activation be needed

Heat is a major weather-related killer in the US, and can lead to a number of heat-related illnesses. Everyone is vulnerable, but some groups are at higher risk.

Stay safe by:

1. Limiting outdoor activities during peak heat
2. Wearing light, loose-fitting clothing
3. Staying hydrated with water and non-alcoholic drinks
4. Eating light, cool foods
5. Using air conditioning or visiting cool public spaces like libraries
6. Taking cool baths or showers
7. Checking on vulnerable individuals (elderly, children, those with medical conditions)
8. Never leaving people or pets in hot vehicles

Remember:

• Minimize sun exposure
• Use fans carefully in extreme heat
• Avoid salt tablets unless prescribed
• Keep electronics out of hot cars
• Ensure proper ventilation when using chemicals

For more information, consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• 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.
• 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. This page includes an informational Get Flood Ready mailer in English, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese
• 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)

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

Creekside Property Program fact sheet:

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

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. 
• This link includes application forms for Valley Water Permits.

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.

Regulatory Permitting Information:

• This page gives a brief description of each of the regulatory agencies and their roles in creek maintenance.

Refer to the National Weather Service for Weather Updates

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