A TSUNAMI ADVISORY is in effect for Coastal San Mateo County. NO evacuation is advised at this time. Stay out of the water & away from beaches until advisory is lifted. Monitor local news & official sources for updates. Check your Tsunami Hazard Zone: smcgov.org/dem/tsunamis-s….

Our Coastside Deputies are keeping an eye on the water for everyone’s safety. We are working with County of San Mateo Emergency Management & closely monitoring the Tsunami Advisory. NO evacuation is advised at this time. Stay out of the water & away from beaches until advisory is lifted.

Check out this time lapse of the Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Notice the abrupt up and down motion of the boats. A tsunami is not just one wave. It's a packet of waves that can last for several hours. This rapid surging of water can create dangerous currents. #tsunami

San Mateo County continues to be under a TSUNAMI ADVISORY Wednesday morning. Stay out of the water & away from beaches & harbors until the advisory is lifted. While our communities saw limited impacts overnight, officials are keeping a close eye on wave activity & currents.

We are continuing to see fluctuations greater than a foot along our coast. Therefore, the Tsunami Advisory remains in effect until further notice.

Things to remember during a Tsunami Advisory: *Stay away from the water! *Stay away from beaches and waterways! *Do NOT try to go to the coast to take photos! *You will not just put yourself at risk, you will put the people who have to rescue you at risk.

Tsunami advisory has been lifted for San Mateo County coast. Dangerous currents could still exist. People should exercise caution when in and around beaches and waterways. Sign up for emergency alerts: smcalert.info.

Join us for Disaster Prep Day on Saturday, Aug. 2 for FREE hands-on training, emergency skills, family fun & free hot dogs!🧯Learn life-saving tips, climb fire trucks, meet rescue horses & build confidence to face any emergency. More info: smcgov.org/dem/21st-anniv…

Water levels are continuing to fluctuate, as the ocean remains dynamic and dangerous. * Strong ocean currents are possible. * Hazardous swimming and boating conditions remain. * Canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards are especially vulnerable to these dangerous currents.

The Sheriff’s Office is prepared to respond to a variety of emergencies & these public safety efforts were on display during the Tsunami Advisory. While the advisory has been lifted, dangerous currents may exist. Use caution near beaches & waterways. More: smcsheriff.com/news-room

Community members, families and youth gathered Saturday as the ribbon was cut and the doors officially opened on the new Coastside Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) Building in Half Moon Bay. Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room

🚧 Lane Closure on SR-92 East of Half Moon Bay 🚧 Caltrans will close the eastbound right lane near Pilarcitos Creek Rd (Santa’s Tree Farm) from Monday, Aug. 11 at 9 AM to Friday, Aug. 15 at 9 PM for culvert, paving, and safety improvements. ⚠️ Expect short delays City of HMB

Community members turned in nearly 250 firearms during Saturday’s anonymous gun buyback event hosted by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies. All firearms collected are being processed for destruction. Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room

San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies swiftly apprehended a suspect who broke into a retirement community in Millbrae overnight. Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room

A suspect was arrested Thursday night after an extensive investigation into online threats and the discharge of a firearm inside a Millbrae apartment building led to the discovery of an illegal assault rifle and suspected fentanyl pills. Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room