Palo Alto Prepares: 5 Ways the Community Can Help & Be Storm Ready

Published on November 07, 2025

In Part 1 of our Palo Alto Prepares series, we shared how the City is preparing for the 2025–26 winter season through upgrading drainage systems, strengthening creek monitoring, and coordinating emergency response. Community readiness doesn’t stop there.

Everyone in Palo Alto plays a role in keeping our neighborhoods safe during the winter storm season and during any emergency. By taking a few small steps before it rains, you can help reduce flooding, protect your property, and support your neighbors when it matters most.

In the second community update in this series find 5 simple ways you can act now to prepare for this winter season and beyond.

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