High Winds & Power Outage Risks

High winds are predicted throughout the Bay Area this weekend. Winds may cause branches and trees to fall, which can lead to power outages, particularly in Saratoga's hills where powerlines are equipped with Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS). EPSS is one of PG&E's wildfire risk management tools. These advanced safety settings will automatically shutoff power within one-tenth of a second when there is a hazard, like a branch falling into a line. If outages occur, PG&E will inspect powerlines before safely restoring power. Patrols may be conducted by helicopter, truck, or on foot.

Make sure you're prepared for outages:
? Update your contact information to receive outage notifications: pge.com/myalerts
? Create an emergency plan: safetyactioncenter.com
? Explore backup power options: pge.com/backuppower
? View current outages & restoration times: pge.com/outages

Pizza and Politics Tonight!

In collaboration with the cities of Campbell and Cupertino, the Saratoga Youth Commission will host Pizza & Politics this evening, October 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cupertino Community Hall. This event is a political forum coordinated by teens, for teens to attend. The event will feature political speakers and free pizza! Teens can register online to attend.

Witchy Walk-A-Bout

Bring your pirates, princesses, ghosts, and goblins to the Witchy Walk-A-Bout on Saturday, October 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Saratoga Village. Trick-or-treat at the downtown businesses and enjoy children's activities!

Seeking Commission Members

We're looking for civic-minded citizens to apply to serve on the City's various Commissions. Apply now for openings on the Parks and Recreation, Heritage Preservation, and Traffic Safety Commissions. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac to learn more and apply online!

Structure Hardening Incentives

During wildfires, structures are most often ignited by direct exposure to flames, radiant heat, and flying embers. CAL FIRE has identified roofs as being the most vulnerable part of a structure, particularly those made of wood or shingles. Another vulnerability is single-pane windows that can break as a result of heat, allowing embers to enter a structure. Installing a Class A roof and multi-paned tempered glass windows are two of the low-cost structure hardening retrofits recommended by CAL FIRE. To encourage property owners in the City of Saratoga Wildland Urban Interface, the City is offering rebates for replacing non-Class A roofs with a Class A roof and for replacing non-tempered glass windows with multi-pane, tempered glass. Learn more at www.saratoga.ca.us/WUIrebate

988 Phone Line for Crisis Mental Health Services

This month, Santa Clara County launched 998 - a new lifeline phone number for the public to call in times of mental health or substance use crisis. The phone line is staffed 24/7 to provide support by phone or an in-person response, depending on the nature of the situation. The new lifeline is designed to provide support for those experiencing emotional or mental health distress, including thoughts of suicide, fearfulness, or other mental health or substance use crises.

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