The @sanmateoco Office of Public Safety Communications provides high quality law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch and communications services.
Redwood City, California
Joined April 2013
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Join us for Disaster Prep Day on Saturday, Aug. 2 for FREE hands-on training, emergency skills, family fun & free hot dogs!🧯Learn life-saving tips, climb fire trucks, meet rescue horses & build confidence to face any emergency.
More info: smcgov.org/dem/21st-annivers…
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No "dog ate my ballot" excuses allowed here. Vote today. Treats for everyone 🦴🍪!
Find a Vote Center or Ballot Drop Box near you: smcacre.gov/november-5-2024
Happy Election Day, everyone! #Election2024 @smcvote
Come learn about careers available with the County, including Dispatching.
NEWS: County of San Mateo to host public service career fair featuring multiple public sector employers, including County departments from @SMCHealth, @SMCParks, @SMCProbation & @SanMateoCoDA to @SMCSheriff, @SustainSMC, @SMCLibraries & more. Details⬇️smcgov.org/ceo/news/county-h…
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From Live In Peace Hoover Fellow to Intern II with @SMCDispatch, Ni'yha embodies growth and dedication. Her journey embodies growth, contributing to our community's safety and well-being. Thank you Ni'yha!
smcgov.org/hr/internships
#WorkWithPurpose
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NEWS: County’s 911 center recognized as an “Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence.” It’s one of fewer than 100 with that honor in the world.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the people who answer calls for help 24/7: smcgov.org/ceo/news/life-and… #npstw2024 #dispatcherweek
Our dispatchers are celebrating Public Safety Dispatcher Week 2024. Day 2 is Western Day and these dispatchers were on point with their outfits! This week is an opportunity for 911 dispatchers to have some fun and accept some appreciation from all of us for their hard work.
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Board of Supervisors today honored our 911 dispatchers twice—designated April 14-20 as Public Safety Dispatchers Week & named @SMCDispatch dispatchers Team of the Month, urging #SanMateoCounty residents to salute dispatchers & incredible work they do protecting life & property.
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Last night, CAL FIRE, San Mateo County Fire Apparatus Engineer John Hollander received both the local and regional Lions Club award for Fire Heroism for his actions along the San Mateo County coast last year. READ MORE ⬇️ – at California, USA
ALT People at tables and standing
ALT Family with plaque
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ALERT: @SMCDispatch is reporting an issue that’s preventing residents countywide from being able to reach us on our 10 digit non-emergency & emergency lines. For emergencies continue to call 911. We’re looking into the issue; info will be updated here as it becomes available.
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‼️ ALERT: @SMCDispatch is reporting an issue that’s preventing residents countywide from being able to reach us on our 10 digit non-emergency and 10 digit emergency lines. For emergencies, please continue to call 911. We’re looking into the issue and info will be updated here. ‼️
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➡️PREPARE NOW⬅️
✔️ Storm prep info from the County's Department of Emergency Management: smcgov.org/dem/flooding-prep…
✔️ Sand bag locations: smcgov.org/publicworks/sandb…
✔️ Sign up for emergency alerts: smcgov.org/dem/smc-alert
UPDATE from @NWSBayArea. ⚠️Severe storm to impact San Mateo/Santa Cruz County coast, mountains tonight thru Monday. Downed trees, power lines are likely. Gusts up to 80MPH are possible on the coast bringing large waves. PEOPLE STANDING CLOSE TO THE WATER COULD BE AT RISK. #CaWx
ALT Alert California Camera view from Higgins Canyon
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National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain & high winds in #SanMateoCounty starting Tuesday night, 1/30. Residents encouraged to prep now.
Flooding & storm tips:
smcgov.org/dem/flooding-prep…
Sand bag locations: smcgov.org/publicworks/sandb…
Emergency alerts: smcgov.org/dem/smc-alert
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Board of Supervisors honor & commend first responders & community heroes upon the 1-year anniversary of the Jan. 23, 2023, Half Moon Bay mass shooting. Response was noted for being immediate & culturally sensitive, ensuring the long-term support & recovery for victims & families.
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As we honor Dr. King's efforts to eliminate racism & ensure equal rights, we will keep working to make our community more equitable, inclusive & just for all.
County of San Mateo offices & Court are closed Jan. 15 to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. First responders on duty.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! County offices are closed Dec. 25 & Jan. 1. Days & hours may vary by department for the next 2 weeks so if you have business w/ the County, check department websites or call ahead: smcgov.org/. Emergency services & @SMCDispatch are available 24/7.
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⚠️ We’re forecasted to experience significant rainfall this weekend Stay indoors, keep emergency kits ready, and follow our safety tips to weather the storm together. When rain hits, visibility drops. Slow down, keep a safe distance, and turn on those headlights! @NWSBayArea
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👏👏State historic monuments along the Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail to be installed at 4 San Mateo County sites: Sawyer Camp of Crystal Springs Regional Trail in Millbrae, Crystal Springs Dam in San Mateo and Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trail & Tunitas Creek Beach in Half Moon Bay.
Big news! Parks receives State funding to install State Historic Monuments along Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail reflecting lives of the Ohlone and explorers who relied on Ohlone for food & wayfinding. Award announced on Sawyer Camp trail, Millbrae. More bit.ly/41kzcyN
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We are aware of concerns over some types of content posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. For now, we are committed to using X to provide timely news & information, particularly during an emergency. We will continue to monitor the pros & cons of using the platform.
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NEWS: New Radio Shop the lifeline in the County’s emergency communications system; this week, the communications specialists who keep the County’s radio systems running moved into a new space in Redwood City after years without a permanent home. More here: smcgov.org/ceo/news/new-radi…
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The Radio Shop finally has a permanent home👏🏻County officials celebrated today with a ribbon cutting. The Radio Shop Team is responsible for installing, maintaining & repairing emergency equipment in vehicles and public safety radio communications systems used by 911 dispatchers.