Stay Informed
Know before you need to know
In an emergency, information comes fast and from many sources. Set up these tools now so you're not scrambling when something happens.
County Alert Systems
Sign up for SMC Alert, AlertSCC, and Code Red — free emergency notification systems for our three-county area.
Sign up for alerts →During a Wildfire
Real-time resources for an active fire: Cal Fire reports, satellite imagery, air quality, evacuation zones, aircraft tracking, and more.
Wildfire information sources →Watch Duty — Wildfire Monitoring
The single most important app for wildfire awareness. Warns you 15–20 minutes before county alert systems.
Learn about Watch Duty →Road Closures & Maintenance
Resources for tracking closures, reporting hazards, and finding sandbags across San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties.
Road closure resources →Emergency Numbers (Printable)
Printable emergency contacts and reference documents. Print these and post them in your home.
Get the printables →