Feb. 23 - 3 p.m. Power outage update
Published on February 23, 2023
More wind and light rain expected this evening
The National Weather Service expects additional winds with gusts of 20-30 mph after 4 p.m. This could bring additional downed trees or branches and potential impacts to powerlines.
PG&E reported another 20 additional crews were brought into the San Francisco Peninsula area today to continue power restoration. In addition, they were coordinating with the California Highway Patrol to temporarily shut down traffic on Highway 101 and reconnect lines that were damaged by the recent windstorm.
Residents are encouraged to continue to track outages and expected restoration times on PG&E's Outage Center map online.
City Council to hold 5 p.m. emergency meeting regarding power outages
The City Council has scheduled an emergency meeting today at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, to discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the recent PG&E power outages resulting from the recent windstorm and the associated health, safety and welfare risks. This will be a hybrid meeting with participants able to join in-person at the City Council Chambers or online via Zoom.
City Council emergency meeting (hybrid)
View the agenda
- Access the meeting online:
Join via Zoom (zoom.us/join)
Meeting ID: 813-3896-6355
- Access the meeting via phone:
Dial 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 813-3896-6355
Press *9 via phone to raise your hand to speak
City offers hotel stays to those affected by extended power outages
To qualify for this one-night hotel stay program, the resident must live in an area with a current and confirmed PG&E power outage. Those seeking to make a request should complete the online request form before 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Please include “Request for power outage hotel stay” in the subject line of your email. You will need to provide names of persons to be relocated, contact information, and proof of residency.
Online request form
Samaritan House South, a County Core Service Agency, offers emergency safety net assistance
County of San Mateo Core Service Agencies, such as Samaritan House South, provide safety net services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs. Call the Samaritan House South to find out more about the services they offer and how to access services.
Samaritan House South
1836B Bay Road
East Palo Alto
650-294-4312
City libraries remain open extended hours to support those without power
City of Menlo Park libraries are open to the public 7 days per week and will remain open until 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23. The libraries offer a warm and safe environment, seating, reading materials, laptop computers, places to charge mobile devices, and public access internet and Wi-Fi.
For more information about library hours and services, visit menlopark.gov/library or call 650-330-2520.
Belle Haven Branch Library
413 Ivy Drive
Menlo Park Library
800 Alma St.
Reporting power outage, fallen tree, and missed garbage/recycling collection issues
- For power outages, check PGE's outage map online and call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000
- For fallen trees, call Public Works at 650-330-6780 weekdays from 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and at 650-330-6300 after hours.
Note: For fallen trees tangled in electrical wires, PG&E must clear the wires before Public Works can remove the trees.
- For missed garbage/recycling collections, please contact Recology online or by phone at 650-595-3900.
Please do not call 9-1-1 unless there is an imminent threat to life or other serious emergency.
For general questions consider texting the city at 650-679-7022.