County Asks Residents to Help Determine Storm Damage to Private Property in Unincorporated Areas

Spanish Version Below Redwood City – The County Department of Emergency Management is asking for the public’s help in estimating the damage caused by recent storms in the unincorporated areas.

Storm Updates: Stay Safe, Where to Find News and Information

Redwood City – As latest storm leaves the Bay Area under a

Emergency Medical Services and the Highway 92 Closure

With a section of Highway 92 closed to public traffic, Coastside residents may be wondering if the response to 9-1-1 medical calls is affected. In preparation for the winter storm, San Mateo County Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) division pre-positioned assets and implemented existing contingency plans to prepare for potential storm-related impacts.

Bay Area Storms: What You Need to Know Today

Redwood City – The Bay Area will be hit today by what the National Weather Service predicts will be “heavy to excessive rainfall,” the first in a series of winter storms that will stress the capacity of public agencies across the region. The County is providing information on key resources and ways to prepare as the National Weather Service warns, “The storm is coming!”

County of San Mateo Activates Emergency Operations Center, Declares Local State of Emergency Due to Ongoing Storms

Redwood City — The recent heavy rains with the promise of more on the way prompted the County of San Mateo today to declare a local state of emergency.  The County also activated its Emergency Operations Center to serve as the around-the-clock nerve center that coordinates resources and communication with local, regional and state agencies and response partners.   

2022 ACFR and PAFR Press Release

San Mateo County Controller Juan Raigoza Releases for public review the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Popular FInancial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022.

The Deputy Who Became an Advocate for Mental Health: Don Horsley

He grew up resenting the concrete, cold to the touch and cold to the soul, that walled in his grandmother at a mental health hospital.

Seven Ways Carole Groom Changed San Mateo County

Carole Groom was in line buying groceries when she heard a cross voice. Another customer wanted to know – asking no one in particular but wanting to share his views – who the so-and-so was who did away with plastic shopping bags.