Today's the LAST day to mail letters to Santa! Be sure to include a pre-addressed, stamped envelope with your letter so Santa knows where to send his response. Letters can be mailed to the Rec Center (650 Shell Blvd) or dropped in the North Pole mailbox in the Rec Center lobby.

Now is the time to prep your home, yards, and car for the rainy season. The cities are preparing, and so should we! Some good #tips & resources, below. 👇 San Mateo Police Department San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce SMFCSD Listos California #StormPrep #WinterIsComing

#Scam - unfortunately some people take advantage of others during disasters, and even during holiday seasons! Please look out for one another and don’t sign or pay for anything without researching and/or getting second opinion. #phony #scammers

#Tonight (Thursday): ✨ Magical night ahead! Bring a new, unwrapped #toy to donate, then enjoy music, hot winter beverages, snow, and a visit from #Santa! #SantaAtTheFirehouse City of Belmont, CA Belmont City Manager

#SafeGiftGiving - Share the #fun and keep your loved ones safe by knowing how to use all devices and toys safely. Check out these #tips to make the most of some popular #gifts: San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department #SeasonOfGiving #Batteries #safe #holidayseason

#Sandbags: Now’s the time to gather tools you’ll need for #WinterWeather season. Sandbags can help divert water away from your home and out to the street. Stations are now open for residents! Come #prepared to #assemble and load a maximum of 10 sandbags per household. 👍

Good tip from our friends on the #Coast! End this year safely so you can welcome and enjoy 2024! 👇 NWS Bay Area 🌉 National CERT Association California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Readygov #CERT #rain #surf #storm #California

🎶 There must have been some magic in that old hard hat they found. 🎶 Listos California and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services are taking action to protect our communities. Visit listoscalifornia.org to learn more! #ListosCalifornia

Protect your home or business from potential damage from heavy rain this season 🌧️ Foster City residents and business owners can fill up to ten sandbags for free at the station located in the City Hall parking lot: ow.ly/93rQ50QmqI1

Good reminder that King Tides return this week. #cawx

Attention young women, ages 16-18, in CA! Join Camp Cinder, a 4-night sleep-away camp empowering future female firefighters. Under CAL FIRE's guidance, participants will experience hands-on firefighting in Shasta or San Luis Obispo in June 2024. Apply by Jan 31 at

Remember to include the following items in your car emergency kit this winter: - Flashlight and extra batteries - Jumper cables - Warm clothes and blankets - Non-perishable snacks #WinterReady

Your #CERT-trained #neighbors spent the morning learning to help in a city Shelter, should one be needed in a disaster. Thank you to Red Cross volunteers, CERT volunteers, and SMCFD Cadet volunteers who give of their time so our community is more resilient in disasters!

Each city has #sandbag stations for their residents. You’ll need to assemble them yourself. Use sandbags to divert running water away from your property & toward the street. Prepare now for the upcoming #rain. Here is a good reminder from our friends Belmont Police Dept. 👇

In an abundance of caution, Farragut Park has been closed until further notice due to expected heavy wind and rain.

#BeSafe out there. Thank you #volunteers!

#Storm is coming. Best to get errands done today (Saturday) & avoid being out tomorrow. > groceries > fill gas tank > bring in outdoor furniture, garbage cans, hanging plants > charge all devices > plan for possible power outages > check on #neighbors

#Traffic - Monday morning info from our friends Belmont Police Dept. 👇

Have you seen episode four of our Foster City at Work series? 👨‍🚒 City Manager Stefan Chatwin spent the day with our San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department and got a glimpse of what it takes to be a firefighter. Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=zWGI1E…

Be a firefighter for a day! Ride along with Foster City’s City Manager and see what it’s like! #firefighter #work #SafetyFirst