The Fire Department manages and maintains emergency plans and training of City staff and community members.
The Fire Chief and City Managers coordinate planning, training and preparation for response to major emergencies or natural disasters.
Through public education events and training sessions, the Fire Department focuses on activities that will prepare the communities to take care of themselves in the period immediately following a local disaster. It is commonly accepted that government services may not be available for up to 72 hours following a major disaster.
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department’s public safety personnel will make every effort to meet the needs of local citizens as soon as possible, at the onset of a disaster.
Emergency Tip: It’s always a good idea to get prepared before an emergency happens. Here is some information on what to do in a wildfire evacuation.
Before evacuating:
-Sign up for SMC Alert to receive emergency guidance
-Download the Know Your Zone app to find evacuation points
-Learn more than one way out of your neighborhood
-Have a bag of emergency supplies, a change of clothes, and necessary medications and medical supplies ready to go if you receive an evacuation notice
-Don’t wait until the last minute to evacuate. Evacuate early if anyone in your household has access and functional needs such as young children, the elderly, anyone with medical conditions, etc.
During evacuation:
-Take your pets with you
-If you have to abandon your car, move it out of the road to let emergency vehicles through
After evacuation:
-Wait until local authorities give permission to reenter the area
-Be aware of broken glass, sharp objects, and hazardous materials at the site
PSPS
Are you prepared for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? To prepare and find out more information check out our PSPS page.
SMCAlert
Get notified in an emergency by signing up with San Mateo County’s alert system – SMCAlert.info.
Hazard Mitigation
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans:
San Mateo County
Belmont
Foster City
San Mateo