County of San Mateo Readies for PG&E Power Shut Off Due to Extreme Weather, Fire Danger

The County of San Mateo is encouraging residents to prepare for the season’s first PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting tonight by signing up to receive emergency alerts and follow the County on social media.

Update on County Response to COVID-19: CDPH Fall Holiday Guidelines, SMC Great Plates Program, Economic Payment Assistance Available, COVID-19 Testing and Case Count

Oct. 13, 2020 Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:  

Update on County Response to COVID-19: Testing Sites, Media Briefing, COVID-19 Data

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:   COVID-19 Testing Capacity Increases With Event Center and Mobile Testing Sites 

Board Extends County Manager’s Contract for Four Years

Calling San Mateo County Manager Mike Callagy an exceptional leader during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and recent wildfires, the Board of Supervisors today unanimously voted to extend his contract for four years.

Update on County Response to COVID-19: SMC Recovery Initiative, Resources for Small-Property Owners, Testing Sites, and COVID-19 Case Count

Oct. 6, 2020 Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. Today’s report: SMC Recovery Initiative: Creating a Better Future

Update on County Response to COVID-19: Schools Gradual Move to In-Person Learning, Testing Access Expands, Media Briefing, COVID-19 Data

Oct. 1, 2020 Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

Update on County Response to COVID-19: Focus on Vulnerable Communities; Testing Sites Added; Pandemic Weighs Heavily on Budget

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

Local County Health Officials Offer Guidance on How to Celebrate Halloween and Día de Los Muertos Safely

Bay Area health officials remind residents that many commonly celebrated Halloween and Día de Los Muertos activities carry high risk for spreading COVID-19. Focusing on decorations, limiting activities to the people you live with, and virtual costume parties or contests will help keep our communities safe this season, especially our children. Together, we all need to do as much as we can to protect ourselves and those around us.

Health Officer Order Prohibits Removal of Fire Debris from Burn Sites Pending Development of State and Federal Process

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has issued a health order prohibiting the unsafe removal, transport, and disposal of fire debris and other hazardous materials from structures burned during the CZU August Lightning Complex Fires without written permission from Environmental Health Services.

Safely Join the Vote Center Team; New Health Officer Statement; Testing Opportunities: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

COVID-19: County Offers Expanded Testing Opportunities -- Mobile & Targeted Testing Coming to Neighborhoods from Coastside to Bay

The County of San Mateo today announced expanding COVID-19 testing opportunities, including additional mobile operations and targeted testing where outbreaks are suspected.

COVID-19 Update: Some Health and Safety Restrictions Eased

The state of California today announced good news in the local fight against the coronavirus as indoor restaurants, gyms, movie theaters and places of worship may now open with restrictions in San Mateo County.