Flood Information

Sandbag Pickup Locations for East Palo Alto

Sandbags should be picked up from the location just before a major storm, and used to help protect property from rising water. Unfilled sandbags are available late November through April, during business hours. During severe weather conditions or potential flooding, City volunteers may be available to assist residents with filling and loading bags.

Updated Flood Protection Information Resources

San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA )

The San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA - including East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, the San Mateo County Flood Control District, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District) works to plan, design, and implement flood protection projects from the upper watershed to coastal wetlands, for the mutual benefit of its member jurisdictions. See this link for news and information about the SFCJPA flood protection projects.