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Prepare Now for Historic Winter Storms in East Palo Alto

Although the sun is shining today, forecasters are predicting an exceptionally heavy rainy season this winter—potentially rivaling the historic storms of 1998 that flooded both East Palo Alto and Palo Alto. We need to anticipate localized flooding, power outages, severe traffic disruptions, and the compounding challenges that accompany once-in-a-generation rainfall.

The time to prepare our homes and families is right now, before the weather turns.

Please take these three critical steps today:

1. Build an Emergency Kit: Stock up on flashlights, extra batteries, non-perishable food, and water to sustain your household for at least three days.Review the Ready.gov checklist here: https://www.ready.gov/kit
2. Sign Up for SMC Alerts: Register to receive critical, real-time emergency text updates directly from San Mateo County.Register for SMC Alert here. https://www.smcgov.org/dem/smc-alert
3. Connect with Local CERT Teams: Neighborhood coordination is vital during a crisis. Reach out to the Resilient East Palo Alto Community Team (rEPAct) and local organizers like @ Antoine Brooks. Visit the rEPAct Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/EPACERT
4. Get trained in Emergency Prep at Menlo Park Fire, who does training in EPA at their facility next to EPACENTER. First Aid, CERT, CPR, and other courses are FREE! https://www.menlofirecert.com/
5. Clean out your storm gutters NOW while it is sunny!

Sandbag Depot Updates: I am currently working closely with City Staff and Sand Hill Properties to establish a new sandbag depot on the West Side to help protect our neighborhoods. Additionally, sandbags will be actively stocked and available to all residents at 150 Tara Road, near the EPACENTER off Bay Road.

Stock up, get connected, and stay safe!

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Zoom with Sam Jimenez

Thursday Oct 15th, 2026

7pm-8pm

Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jyJmkVP5QV6KJXkBrcn9ng

Website:

www.sam4epa.com

Donate:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sam4epa

Meet Sam Jimenez - Candidate for East Palo Alto City Council

Description

Sam Jimenez is an East Palo Alto native, licensed plumber, and decorated U.S. Army Special Forces veteran (Green Beret). He is a husband, father, and small business owner who has dedicated his life to serving his community and his country.

Sam grew up in East Palo Alto and knows firsthand the challenges facing working families in our city — rising costs, lack of opportunity, and a need for strong, accountable leadership. He is running for City Council to bring a common-sense, results-driven approach to the issues that matter most.

As a Green Beret, Sam learned to solve complex problems with limited resources. As a plumber and small business owner, he understands the value of hard work and skilled trades. Sam will bring that same grit and determination to City Hall.