Tonight (1/5) the Menlo Park City Council will hold an emergency meeting in order to ratify the City Manager’s proclamation declaring a state of emergency within the City (declared last night). State law and the Municipal Code empower the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency. City Manager Murphy believes that the cumulative effects of the past, current and upcoming storms warrant this action.
Proclaiming an emergency will activate emergency authorities, all of which we hope not to utilize, but which we must be prepared for. These include designating evacuation routes and closing dangerous streets and/or public places, requiring emergency service of city staff, and obtaining supplies and equipment necessary for the protection of life and property.
Please continue to exercise caution and stay safe.
Warmly,
EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.5
Note that floodwater may contain raw sewage, animal waste, toxic substances, chemical compounds, fungus, bacteria, and other harmful materials. Storm debris and the effects of power outages may present additional hazards. As much as possible, stay out of and away from flood water. Read SMC's Health and Safety Guidelines for Flooded Homes/Floodwater.
If/when problems arise...
For blocked storm drains, sink holes, landslides, levee damage and fallen trees, call Public Works at 650-330-6780 weekdays from 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and at 650-330-6300 after hours.
Please do not call 9-1-1 unless there is an imminent threat to life or other serious emergency. For general questions consider texting the city at 650-679-7022.
