City of San Carlos Wildfire Preparedness Webinar

The City of San Carlos held a Wildfire Preparedness Webinar on July 1, 2025, featuring city officials, fire department personnel, sheriff's office representatives, emergency management coordinators, and Cal Water operations staff. The meeting focused on the city's comprehensive wildfire preparedness and response strategies, including training, community education, vegetation management, and emergency communication systems. Cal Water highlighted recent infrastructure investments such as fire hydrant maintenance, wildfire hardening projects, and emergency response equipment to ensure water supply reliability during wildfires. The city also discussed evacuation procedures, emergency alert systems like SMC Alert and Genesis, and community resources such as evacuation centers and CERT training. While no specific contract awards or procurement decisions were announced, the discussion emphasized ongoing investments in wildfire mitigation infrastructure and interagency coordination to enhance community resilience.