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The office of Emergency Management (OEM) is a government organization in the County of Santa Clara under the umbrella of the County Executive Office. Our mission is to safeguard lives, property, and the environment through strategic coordination of cross‐functional operations during preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation phases of emergency management. We continue to inspire and innovate, setting the standard for Emergency Management program management, performance, engagement, capability, and creating community
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10/30/2026

Halloween Safety Tip: Cornstalks, crepe paper, and other decorations can catch fire easily. Keep decorations away from open flames and heat sources, including candles, light bulbs, and heaters.

10/21/2026

El Niño may cause more storms in Santa Clara County. Learn how to prepare at preparescc.org.
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El Niño puede causar más tormentas en el Condado de Santa Clara. Conoce cómo prepararte en preparescc.org.
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Hiện tượng El Niño có thể tiếp tục gây ra nhiều cơn bão ở Quận Hạt Santa Clara. Hãy tìm hiểu cách chuẩn bị tại
preparescc.org.
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聖嬰（厄爾尼諾）現象可能會為聖塔克拉拉縣帶來更多場暴風雨。了解詳情，請瀏覽 preparescc.org.
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Maaaring magdulot ang El Niño ng mas maraming bagyo sa County ng Santa Clara. Matuto kung paano maghanda sa preparescc.org.

10/15/2026

Did you drop, cover, and hold today? Our office took part in the Great ShakeOut drill, putting earthquake safety into practice and reminding us all how important preparedness is. Want to get ready for the next one? Learn more at preparescc.org/earthquake.

10/15/2026

Earthquakes happen suddenly. Join the Great ShakeOut to learn how to stay safe. More info at shakeout.org.
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Los terremotos pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento. Participa en el Gran Simulacro “Shakeout” para saber cómo mantenerte a salvo. Más información en shakeout.org.
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Động đất xảy ra một cách bất ngờ. Hãy tham gia Great ShakeOut để học cách giữ an toàn. Tìm hiểu thêm thông tin tại shakeout.org.
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地震總在毫無預警的情況下發生。歡迎參加加州大地震演習（Great ShakeOut），以了解如何保障自身安全。詳情請至 shakeout.org。
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Biglaang nangyayari ang mga lindol. Sumali sa Great ShakeOut upang matuto kung paano manatiling ligtas. Karagdagang impormasyon sa shakeout.org.

10/15/2026

Get ready to drop, cover and hold! Tomorrow, Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. is the annual Great California Shakeout. We live within a 10-mile radius of a major fault line so it’s always a good idea to practice safety for when the “big one” gives a shake. County of Santa Clara OEM has created actionable steps to ensure you are earthquake ready. Learn how to plan to keep you and your family safe at https://oem.santaclaracounty.gov/disaster-preparedness/earthquake-safety.

10/06/2026

Find Cooling Centers near you by visiting preparescc.org/heatsafety

The US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California issued a Heat Advisory through Thursday, Oct. 8. Cooling centers throughout the county are open for people looking to escape the hot weather. Get more heat safety tips at County of Santa Clara OEM or oem.santaclaracounty.gov/disaster-preparedness/hot-weather-safety.

10/05/2026

With hot weather returning to Santa Clara County, it’s extremely important to check in on our family, friends, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to heat impacts. Make sure they are drinking enough water and have access to an air-conditioned space. If they need an air-conditioned space, help drive them to the nearest public space, including County Libraries. For Cooling Center information, please visit preparescc.org/heatsafety.
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Con el regreso del calor al condado de Santa Clara, es extremadamente importante vigilar a nuestros familiares, amigos y vecinos que puedan ser más vulnerables a los impactos del calor. Asegúrese de que estén bebiendo suficiente agua y tengan acceso a un espacio con aire acondicionado. Si necesitan un espacio con aire acondicionado, ayúdelos a conducir al espacio público más cercano, incluyendo las Bibliotecas del Condado. Para obtener información sobre los Centros con aire acondicionado, visite preparescc.org/heatsafety.
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Khi thời tiết nắng nóng quay trở lại với Hạt Santa Clara, rất là cực kỳ quan trọng để kiểm tra gia đình, bạn bè và láng giềng của quý vị, những người có thể dễ bị ảnh hưởng bởi nhiệt. Hãy bảo đảm rằng họ uống đầy đủ nước và được tiếp cận với không gian có máy điều hòa không khí. Nếu họ cần không gian có máy điều hòa không khí, hãy giúp đưa họ đến không gian công cộng gần nhất, bao gồm các Thư viện của Quận Hạt. Cho thông tin về Trung tâm Làm mát, vui lòng truy cập preparescc.org/heatsafety.
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聖塔克拉拉縣正步入炎夏。因此，經常關懷那些可能更容易受到高溫影響的親友或鄰舍，確認他們平安極為重要。要確保他們水分攝取足夠，同時能夠前往有空調的場所。若他們需要前往有空調之處，可以開車載他們到最近的室內公共場所像是縣立圖書館。 preparescc.org/heatsafety。
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Sa pagbabalik ng mainit na panahon sa Santa Clara County, napakahalagang tingnan ang ating pamilya, kaibigan at kapitbahay na maaaring mas madaling maapektuhan ng init. Siguraduhin na sila ay umiinom ng sapat na tubig at may access sa air condition na lugar. Kung kailangan nila ng air condition na espasyo, tumulong sa pagmamaneho sa kanila sa pinakamalapit na pampublikong espasyo, kabilang ang County Libraries. Para sa impormasyon ng Cooling Center, mangyaring bisitahin ang preparescc.org/heatsafety.

10/03/2026

Looking for a place to stay cool? Cooling Centers are available throughout Santa Clara County. Some centers are pet-friendly, ensuring your furry companions stay comfortable too. Visit preparescc.org to find a Cooling Center near you.
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¿Estás buscando un lugar para mantenerte fresco? Los centros con aire acondicionado están disponibles por todo el condado de Santa Clara. Algunos de los centros admiten mascotas, lo cual garantiza que tus amigos peludos también estén cómodos. Consulta la página web preparescc.org para localizar un centro con aire acondicionado cerca de ti.
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Đang tìm nơi để tránh nóng? Các Trung tâm Tránh Nóng có sẵn trên khắp Quận Hạt Santa Clara. Một số trung tâm cho phép đem thú nuôi vào, bảo đảm các thú nuôi của quý vị cũng được thoải mái.Truy cập preparescc.org để tìm Trung tâm Tránh Nóng gần quý vị.
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您在尋找避暑的場所嗎？聖塔克拉拉縣多處現設有避暑中心供民眾使用。部分避暑中心歡迎寵物進入，讓您的寵物也能清涼避暑。請上 preparescc.org 查詢就近的避暑中心地點。
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Naghahanap ng lugar upang magpalamig? May mga available na Cooling Center sa Santa Clara County. Ang ilan sa mga center ay tumatanggap ng mga alagang hayop, tinitiyak na kumportable rin ang iyong mga mabalahibong kasama. Bisitahin ang preparescc.org upang makahanap ng Cooling Center na malapit sa iyo.

10/02/2026

☀️ HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT ☀️

The Heat Advisory for our area has been extended until 10 PM Monday and has been expanded to include the North Bay Interior Valleys.

KEY DETAILS:
🌡️ Temperatures: Inland highs in the mid 90s up to 103°F. High elevation overnight lows will stay in the upper 60s to mid 70s, limiting overnight recovery.
📍 Where: Interior portions of the Bay Area (including North Bay Interior Valleys) and Central Coast.
⏰ When: 11 AM Saturday through 10 PM Monday.

HEAT SAFETY TIPS:
• Drink plenty of water or electrolyte/sports drinks.
• Take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shade.
• Shift strenuous outdoor activities to cooler times of the day (early morning or evening).
• NEVER leave people or pets unattended in vehicles.
• Check in on elderly neighbors and vulnerable family members.

Stay updated on the latest forecast at weather.gov/bayarea!

09/30/2026

California has declared a state of emergency for El Niño. They predict this weather may bring more storms to Santa Clara County. Learn how to prepare at preparescc.org.
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California ha declarado estado de emergencia por El Niño. Se predice que este clima podría ocasionar más tormentas en el condado de Santa Clara. Conoce cómo prepararte en preparescc.org.
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California đã ban bố tình trạng khẩn cấp do hiện tượng El Niño. Dự báo hiện tượng thời tiết này có thể mang đến nhiều cơn bão hơn cho Quận Hạt Santa Clara. Hãy tìm hiểu cách chuẩn bị tại trang web preparescc.org.
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因應聖嬰（厄爾尼諾）現象來襲，加州政府現宣布全州進入緊急狀態。此天氣預計會為聖塔克拉拉縣帶來更多場暴風雨。了解詳情，請至 preparescc.org.
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Nagdeklara ang California ng state of emergency dahil sa El Niño. Inaasahan nila na maaaring magdala ang panahon na ito ng mas maraming bagyo sa Santa Clara County. Alamin kung paano maghanda sa preparescc.org.

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55 West Younger Avenue, Ste. 450
San Jose, CA
95110

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14088087800

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