Contact :
Robert Maitland
Fire Department PIO 650-903-6825
robert.maitland@mountainview.gov
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the San Francisco Bay Area for Tuesday, March 21, from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. Southeast winds are expected to reach 15 to 25 miles per hour, with wind gusts reaching as high as 40 miles per hour.
Gusty winds could cause tree limbs to blow down and trees to fall. Saturated soils make it easier for trees to fall, and falling trees could lead to power outages. Use extra caution while driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.
The City of Mountain View Fire Department will staff two additional engine companies to help with a potential surge of wind and storm-related calls.
The City of Mountain View has resources available to assist residents and visitors in this time of need. Those without power seeking a place to charge their electronics and access to Wi-Fi on Tuesday, March 21, can visit the following City facilities:
- Mountain View Public Library (585 Franklin St.) – 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (All ages)
- Mountain View Community Center (201 S. Rengstorff Ave.) – 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (All ages)
- Mountain View Senior Center (266 Escuela Ave.) – 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Those 55 and older)
If you or someone you know needs assistance with wires down posing a potential hazard, call 9-1-1. Treat all wires as if they are energized and can shock you.
If you or someone you know needs assistance with a fallen tree, contact the City’s Forestry Division at 650-903-6273. The Forestry Division office is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please leave a message or call the City’s non-emergency number at 650-903-6344.
The City of Mountain View has activated its Emergency Operations Center to help manage resource requests during the storm. If you or someone you know needs additional assistance as a result of prolonged loss of power, contact the City’s EOC at 650-903-6103. Needs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and resources will be provided as they are available.
