Cold Weather Advisory and Available Resources

Resources are available during this period of cold weather

The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory, in addition to the rain and wind, for the San Francisco Bay Area, which is expected to linger through Friday, Feb. 20. The weather system will bring periods of impactful rain and wind gusts of up to 31 mph. Cold temperatures in the low to mid-30s are expected through Friday morning, with temperatures expected to dip into the mid-30s by Friday evening.

According to the PG&E Outage Center, as of 8:35 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, there are approximately 117 PG&E meters in Mountain View without power.

PG&E advised the City of Mountain View that they are actively working to restore services throughout Santa Clara County. The City will remain in frequent contact with PG&E as staff closely monitors the power outage situation.

PG&E advised the City of Mountain View that they are actively working to restore services throughout Santa Clara County. The City will remain in frequent contact with PG&E as staff closely monitors the power outage situation.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with wires down posing a potential hazard, call 9-1-1. For power outage updates from PG&E, visit their Outage Center. Treat all wires as if they are energized and can shock you. For general questions about PG&E service, call their customer service center at 1-800-743-5000. Visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/ to report, track, and monitor PG&E electric outages.

The City of Mountain View has resources available to assist residents and visitors in this time of need. Those without power seeking a place to charge their electronics and access to Wi-Fi can visit the following City facilities:

• Mountain View Public Library (585 Franklin St.) – will be open to the public Thursday, Feb. 19, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (All ages)
• Mountain View Community Center lobby (201 S. Rengstorff Ave.) – will be open to the public Thursday, Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (All ages)
• Mountain View Senior Center (266 Escuela Ave.) – will be open to the public Thursday, Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Those 55 and older)
• The Police Services Fire Administration Building lobby (1000 Villa St.) – will be open to the public Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19 and 20, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (All ages)

The Mountain View Police and Fire Administration building accepts visitors and their pets as long as their furry friends are not aggressive. All animals must be leashed or caged in an animal carrier. The Mountain View Library, Community Center, and Senior Center allow service animals with their handlers.

For general questions about PG&E service, call their customer service center at 1-800-743-5000. Visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/ to report, track, and monitor PG&E electric outages.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with wires down, posing a potential hazard, call 9-1-1. Treat all wires as if they are energized and can shock you.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with a fallen tree, contact the City’s Forestry Division at 650-903-6273. The Forestry Division office is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For after-hours tree emergencies, please leave a message with the Forestry Division or call the City’s non-emergency number at 650-903-6344.