The Official Twitter account of SMCFD CERT which trains community members of Belmont, Foster City, and San Mateo, CA to be ready, resilient, and prepared.
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Be a firefighter for a day!
Ride along with Foster City’s City Manager and see what it’s like!
#firefighter #work #SafetyFirst
Have you seen the latest episode of Foster City at Work?
In this one, City Manager Stefan Chatwin met with members of the San Mateo County Consolidated Fire Department to see how they operate and serve our community: youtube.com/watch?v=zWGI1EtW…
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Have you seen episode four of our Foster City at Work series? 👨🚒
City Manager Stefan Chatwin spent the day with our San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department and got a glimpse of what it takes to be a firefighter.
Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=zWGI1EtW…
#Traffic - Monday morning info from our friends @belmontcapolice 👇
#Storm is coming. Best to get errands done today (Saturday) & avoid being out tomorrow.
> groceries
> fill gas tank
> bring in outdoor furniture, garbage cans, hanging plants
> charge all devices
> plan for possible power outages
> check on #neighbors
UPDATES:
The Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings go in effect tonight.
The coastline and higher elevations of the North Bay have been upgraded to High Wind Warnings.
Please be smart and safe!
#CAwx
ALT Strong South and Southeast winds arrive with the next storm system. Areas within the Wind Advisory could see 25 mph winds and peak gusts around 50 mph, while the Wind Warning could see 40 mph winds and gusts that exceed 60 mph.
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In an abundance of caution, Farragut Park has been closed until further notice due to expected heavy wind and rain.
#BeSafe out there. Thank you #volunteers!
Each city has #sandbag stations for their residents. You’ll need to assemble them yourself.
Use sandbags to divert running water away from your property & toward the street.
Prepare now for the upcoming #rain.
Here is a good reminder from our friends @belmontcapolice 👇
Your #CERT-trained #neighbors spent the morning learning to help in a city Shelter, should one be needed in a disaster.
Thank you to Red Cross volunteers, CERT volunteers, and SMCFD Cadet volunteers who give of their time so our community is more resilient in disasters!
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Remember to include the following items in your car emergency kit this winter:
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Jumper cables
- Warm clothes and blankets
- Non-perishable snacks
#WinterReady
ALT Build an emergency car kit. Include items like a flashlight, shovel, sand, phone charger, jumper cables, and more.
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Good reminder that King Tides return this week. #cawx
King Tides return January 9-13, 2024. Please be advised to:
● Move vehicles to higher ground
● Move items stored in low-lying areas
● Driving through flooded roads is dangerous!
● Check 511.org for traffic & transit info
Credit: coastal.ca.gov
![[ID: Bothin Marsh flooded by King Tides on 12/23/22]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GDVR7QPW0AA8b8z.jpg?name=orig)
ALT [ID: Bothin Marsh flooded by King Tides on 12/23/22]
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Attention young women, ages 16-18, in CA! Join Camp Cinder, a 4-night sleep-away camp empowering future female firefighters. Under CAL FIRE's guidance, participants will experience hands-on firefighting in Shasta or San Luis Obispo in June 2024. Apply by Jan 31 at fire.ca.gov/camp-cinder.
ALT A young woman uses a chainsaw to cut into a roof and a female instructor offers guidance.
ALT Firefighters move ladders
ALT Group photo of females in firefighter clothing.
ALT A female firefighter instructs a young woman to use a fire hose.
SMCFD CERT retweeted
Protect your home or business from potential damage from heavy rain this season 🌧️
Foster City residents and business owners can fill up to ten sandbags for free at the station located in the City Hall parking lot: ow.ly/93rQ50QmqI1
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🎶 There must have been some magic in that old hard hat they found. 🎶
Listos California and @Cal_OES are taking action to protect our communities.
Visit listoscalifornia.org to learn more!
#ListosCalifornia
Good tip from our friends on the #Coast!
End this year safely so you can welcome and enjoy 2024!
👇
@NWSBayArea @NationalCERT1 @Cal_OES @Readygov #CERT #rain #surf #storm #California
#Sandbags: Now’s the time to gather tools you’ll need for #WinterWeather season.
Sandbags can help divert water away from your home and out to the street.
Stations are now open for residents!
Come #prepared to #assemble and load a maximum of 10 sandbags per household. 👍
Hello #BelmontCA! ☀️ Embrace the winter sun, but let's stay #RainReady! 🌧️ Visit belmont.gov/departments/publ… for essential safety tips and sandbag station locations. Be prepared and stay safe! 💙 #BelmontSafety @belmontcapolice @BelmontParksRec @mybelmont @SMCFireDept
#SafeGiftGiving - Share the #fun and keep your loved ones safe by knowing how to use all devices and toys safely.
Check out these #tips to make the most of some popular #gifts:
@SMCFireDept #SeasonOfGiving #Batteries #safe #holidayseason
#Tonight (Thursday):
✨ Magical night ahead!
Bring a new, unwrapped #toy to donate, then enjoy music, hot winter beverages, snow, and a visit from #Santa!
#SantaAtTheFirehouse @mybelmont @CityBelmont
#Scam - unfortunately some people take advantage of others during disasters, and even during holiday seasons!
Please look out for one another and don’t sign or pay for anything without researching and/or getting second opinion.
#phony #scammers
#Maui: Online classified ads are luring #Mauifires survivors with false offers of available rental units, and people are learning too late that the cash they paid for a security deposit went to a scammer instead.
fema.gov/press-release/20231…
ALT Beware of Fraud and Scams After a disaster, scam artists often attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors. We encourage survivors to watch for and report any suspicious activity. Ways to Report Fraud Email: [email protected] Call: 1-866-223-0814 Fax: 202-212-4926 For more information visit fema.gov/dlsaster-fraud
Now is the time to prep your home, yards, and car for the rainy season.
The cities are preparing, and so should we!
Some good #tips & resources, below.
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@SanMateoPD @SMCFireDept @sanmateochamber @SMFCSD @ListosCA #StormPrep #WinterIsComing
Hey #SanMateo - we’ll only have sunny skies for so long this winter. Please get ready for rain before it comes! Visit cityofsanmateo.org/stormprep for safety tips & sandbag station locations @SanMateoPD @SMCFireDept
