Public Safety · Santa Clara County
Valley Water Declares El Niño Emergency in Santa Clara County
Valley Water has declared an El Niño emergency in Santa Clara County to accelerate preparations for potential winter storms and flooding. The declaration, following a statewide proclamation by Governor Gavin Newsom, grants the agency additional authority to quickly secure equipment and materials needed for storm response. Valley Water has already delivered 24,000 sandbags to five locations where residents can obtain them for free to protect their homes. The agency is also continuing its stream maintenance program, having completed approximately 150 creek-clearing projects in the county since June.