The National Weather Service predicts rain and gusty winds for the San Francisco Bay Area beginning Thursday, Feb. 29, and lasting through Saturday, March 2. The weather is expected to result in rain totals in the 1-2” range, accompanied by strong wind gusts between 30-40 mph and below-average temperatures.

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.

For general questions about PG&E service, call their customer service center at 1-800-743-5000. Visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/ to report, track, and monitor PG&E electric outages.

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 can visit the following City facilities:

• Mountain View Public Library (585 Franklin St.) – will be open to the public Thursday, Feb. 29, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, March 1 and March 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (All ages)
• Mountain View Community Center (201 S. Rengstorff Ave.) – will be open to the public Thursday, Feb. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday March 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (All ages)
• Mountain View Senior Center (266 Escuela Ave.) – will be open to the public Thursday, Feb. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Those 55 and older)
• The Police Services Fire Administration Building lobby (1000 Villa St.) – will be open to the public Thursday and Friday, Feb. 29 and March 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (All ages)

The Mountain View Police and Fire Administration building accepts visitors and their pets as long as their furry friends are not aggressive. All animals must be leashed or caged in an animal carrier. The Mountain View Library, Community Center, and Senior Center allow service animals with their humans.

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.

Media Contact
Robert Maitland, Fire Department PIO
650-903-6825 or robert.maitland@mountainview.gov