π¦ Preparedness Tip of the Week: Power Outages!
Storm season is here! π§οΈ Be ready by charging your devices, keeping flashlights and spare batteries handy, stocking a battery-powered radio, and having a backup plan for essential medical equipment.
β‘ Check outages: PG&E Outage Map
π Community Development Listening Session
We want your feedback on planning and permitting processes, review timelines, and ways to improve Town services!
π Nov. 16, 2026
π 6β8 PM
π Los Altos Hills Council Chambers
Join us and share your thoughts!
π§οΈ Storm Tip #3: Know Two Ways Out! Storms can cause unexpected road closures. Plan alternate routes, keep your gas tank at least half full, check road conditions, and have emergency supplies ready if you need to stay home. π· Road updates: https://t.co/0I4MeFKV8E
π§οΈ Storm Tip #2: Gutters, Drainage & Sandbags!
Prepare for rainy weather by clearing gutters, checking drainage paths, and keeping leaves out of streets and drains.
π οΈ Free self-serve sandbags are available daily at 27500 Purissima Rd. Bring a shovel!
π§οΈ FREE Sandbag Saturdays!
Sandbags are available for Los Altos Hills residents with access and functional needs (AFN).
π Oct. 31, Nov. 21 & Dec. 12
β° 10 AMβ12 PM
π 27400 Purissima Rd.
π Bring a tarp for loading. No RSVP needed!
Self-serve station: 27210 Altamont Rd.
π Halloween Fun at Town Hall TODAY! π»
Stop by to meet Town staff, pick up a Halloween goodie bag while supplies last, and vote for your favorite staff team pumpkin! Costumes encouraged. Everyone is welcome!
π Oct. 29
β° 3β5 PM
π Los Altos Hills Town Hall
π’ Volunteers Needed!
Santa Clara County is seeking volunteers for the 2027 Point-in-Time Count on January 26β27 to help survey individuals experiencing homelessness.
π€ Volunteer for one or both days!
π Sign up: https://t.co/5LRd45uWLX
π‘ Help improve the Townβs permitting process! Join our Community Development Listening Session to share your feedback.
π Nov. 16 | 6β8 PM
π Town Council Chambers
Learn more, join virtually, or take our survey: https://t.co/hPtTMRWdZd
π§οΈ Get Storm-Ready, Los Altos Hills!
The Town has issued an updated Winter Storm Preparedness Notice with information on tree maintenance permit fee waivers, sandbag availability, emergency alerts, and property maintenance tips.
β Learn more: https://t.co/7Ajo3lxgG2
We will also be covering upgrades and improvements that staff has undertaken in the past year based on the feedback from last yearβs session. We invite you to join us and be part of shaping a better experience for all!
Our Community Development Department is hosting our second annual Listening Session to better understand community experiences with the Townβs planning and building process.
Stop by Town Hall for some spooky fun! Meet our Town staff, say hello, and pick up a Halloween goodie bag while supplies last!π·π·
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 3:00β5:00 PM
Location: Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road
β’ Full County storm page: https://t.co/V3XPmuB2v6
Check back every week for the next tip, and share it with your neighbors. Prepared neighbors make for a prepared town.
El NiΓ±o Is Coming, Los Altos Hills. Let's Get Ready.
California has declared a state of emergency for El NiΓ±o, and forecasters expect more storms for Santa Clara County this winter. It's not a guarantee of a soggy season, but it's a good reason to get ready now.
β’ Power outages and downed lines: PG&E at 1 (800) 743-5000
β’ County OEM office (business hours): (408) 808-7800
Everyone:
β’ Report creek blockages or local flooding to Valley Water: https://t.co/zLMgEXIU9H...
β’ Check county-maintained road closures: https://t.co/UxfUkVfYE6...
β’ After hours, non-emergency: Santa Clara County Communications, (408) 299-3233
β’ Power outages and downed lines: PG&E at 1 (800) 743-5000
Live in an unincorporated area?
β’ Sheriff's Office non-emergency: (408) 299-2311
β’ 911 Communications non-emergency: (408) 299-3233