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

Redwood City – 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. PG&E has informed the County that nearly 1,700 customers will lose power beginning tonight between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. due to hot and dry weather that will increase fire danger.

Oct. 14, 2020: 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.

Oct. 13, 2020: 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.

Oct. 8, 2020 - Update on County Response to COVID-19: Testing Sites, Media Briefing, COVID-19 Data

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

Board Extends County Manager’s Contract for Four Years

Redwood City — 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.

Oct. 6, 2020: Board Extends County Manager’s Contract for Four Years

Redwood City — 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.

Oct. 6, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: SMC Recovery Initiative, Resources for Small-Property Owners, Testing Sites, and COVID-19 Case Count

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

Oct. 1, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Schools Gradual Move to In-Person Learning, Testing Access Expands, Media Briefing, COVID-19 Data

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

Sept. 29, 2020: Supervisors Adopt Budget: COVID-19 Impacts Weigh Heavily on Expenditures and Revenues

The Board of Supervisors today adopted a $3.7 billion budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year that includes an additional $160 million to help pay for the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board’s 5-0 vote followed a public hearing held via videoconference.

Sept. 29, 2020: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Focus on Vulnerable Communities; Testing Sites Added; Pandemic Weighs Heavily on Budget

Sept. 29, 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:

Sept. 28, 2020: 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.