On Wednesday, February 12, at approximately 12:05 p.m., Stanford University will conduct its annual test of the campus AlertSU system. Alert messages will be sent via text message and email to the Stanford community. It will also post to the University emergency website, Public Safety website and the Stanford mobile app.

The outdoor warning system will be activated. If you are outside, you should expect to hear an audible tone for approximately 30 seconds, followed by a verbal message from each of the 7 sirens at various campus locations. The sirens will be audible throughout the campus and may also be heard in parts of the surrounding communities, including Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Los Altos.

In a real emergency, the AlertSU message will contain specific instructions.  Other sources of information about critical incidents include:

• Stanford’s emergency website: http://emergency.stanford.edu
• Department of Public Safety website: https://police.stanford.edu
• Social Media: Twitter/Instagram @Stanford 
• University emergency information hotlines: 650-725-5555 and 844-253-7878 (844-AlertSU)
• KZSU 90.1 FM

Members of the public can register to receive AlertSU emergency alerts by downloading the Stanford mobile app and enabling the app notifications.

To help our neighborhood and city better respond to large-scale emergencies the City of Palo Alto has an Emergency Services Volunteer program.  Our first responders are wonderful, but there aren’t enough of them to report and prioritize the hundred of events that will happen in a large-scale emergency.  Think fire, floods and earthquakes.

Block Preparedness Coordinator (BPC) CERTIFICATION CLASS
Wednesday, February 12th, 6:00-9:00 PM
Rinconada Library, Community Room
1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto
REGISTER NOW:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Emergency-Services/How-to-Become-a-Block-Preparedness-Coordinator-BPC

In College Terrace, we’d like at least one Block Preparedness Coordinator (BPC) volunteer per block to serve as a point of contact.

No skills necessary, other than a willingness to be our eyes and ears in an emergency. Palo Alto’s Emergency Services Volunteer (ESVs) efforts include:
        BPC – Block preparedness coordinator (eyes and ears)
        NPC – Neighborhood preparedness coordinator (Malcolm Slaney for College Terrace)
        CERT – Community emergency response teams (some first aid and radio resources)
        EOC – Palo Alto Emergency Operations Center (currently in Cubberly)

Questions: esv@cityofpaloalto.org or 650-617-3197
https://Cityofpaloalto.org/bpc

College Terrace Neighborhood Coordinator:
Malcolm Slaney
malcolm@slaney.org
650-798-9427

Join us this Saturday, 12/14 for an afternoon/early evening of winter festivities! There will be crafts for kiddos, beverages for adults and lots of holiday cheer! Please bring something to share — cookies, baked goods, savory goods — anything that promotes the holiday spirit!

EventBrite RSVP Link: Annual College Terrace Winter Fest
Date: Saturday, 12/14
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Location: College Terrace Library (2300 Wellesley St)
Activities: Winter crafts for kiddos and holiday goodies for everyone!

Join us for the Annual College Terrace Block Party!

EventBrite RSVP Link to RSVP: Annual College Terrace Block Party/Picnic
Date: Saturday, 9/28
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Location: Werry Park @ 2100 Dartmouth Street
Activities: Music, games, activities and food truck!

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy our community.

Some complementary food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. We will also be a TACO TRUCK that will be selling DELICIOUS food, so bring your whole family and enjoy an evening out in the Terrace!

Whether you’re a student, a family who recently moved to the Terrace, or a long-time resident, this block party has something for everyone.

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in areas of Palo Alto. The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District will be conducting mosquito control treatment on Monday, August 26 starting at 10 p.m. in zip codes 94301, 94303, and 94306.

The treatment will take approximately 2-4 hours and will use truck-mounted equipment to help reduce the mosquito population in the area and the risk of West Nile virus.

To check if your home is within the treatment area, click below to view the interactive treatment map and enter your address in the search bar in the top right corner.

Per the County, there is no need to relocate during the adult-mosquito-control treatment, but those who wish to minimize exposure for family members or pets may choose to close windows and remain inside during the scheduled time period. All pesticides used are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use in public areas and are widely used by vector control agencies throughout California.

For more information, visit Santa Clara County’s West Nile Virus Activity in the County webpage or call the County of Santa Clara Vector Control District at (408) 282-3114.