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Do You Know Which Evacuation Zone You Live In?
Hint: Burlingame Has 9 Zones
In the event of an evacuation order due to an emergency situation (hazardous spill, severe weather conditions, active shooter, fire, etc.), you may receive an SMCAlert indicating the evacuation status for your zone. But first, you will need to sign up for SMCAlerts and you need know your zone name!
Take these steps now to be prepared:
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Sign up for SMCAlerts.
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Identify your zone name.
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Print the evacuation zone template with your zone name on it and keep it someplace handy.
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Way to Go Burlingame!
Since joining Peninsula Clean Energy in 2016, Burlingame residents and businesses have reduced greenhouse gas emissions from electricity by 96%!
Want some more great news? Check out the Peninsula Clean Energy 2020 Community Benefits Summary for Burlingame and the County below!
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Street Sweeping Program
Fall and winter season schedule to begin
October marks the beginning of the City's fall and winter street sweeping schedule. Street sweeping will be conducted every week until the end of leaf season on March 31, 2022.
Please help us improve our ability to pick up leaves, debris, and storm drain pollutants by moving your cars off the street on the morning (or night before) sweeping occurs. Contact the Public Works Corporation Yard at 650-558-7670 for information about your sweeping day. Thank you for keeping Burlingame clean.
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A Local "Lawn to Landscape" Project
Did you know that most residential water is used for outdoor irrigation? Lawn to landscape projects offer an attractive solution for creating beautiful and water-efficient yards. Lawns require more water and resources (fertilizer, mowing, etc.) than landscaping with drought tolerant plants and mulch.
Burlingame resident Barbara Nagata converted the lawn in her front yard with fresh new landscaping (pictured above). She explains, “I wanted to remove my lawn for several reasons. I don't see an end to the continuing drought in the near future. Trying to keep lawns green has become quite difficult and will likely become much more expensive in the near future. I also wanted to stop using the mow and blow gardening techniques which cause noise pollution along with air pollution on a weekly basis.” Barbara designed the landscaping herself and installed a drip system with the help of her gardener. She has received compliments from her neighbors and looks forward to seeing the plants grow fuller.
If you are interested in a lawn to landscape project but don’t know how to start, we recommend joining the Lawn Alternatives for Beginners class on October 14. See class details in the "Events Around Town" section below, or click here to register.
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Help Needed!
Burlingame Community Center Capital Campaign
Are you savvy with designing marketing materials or updating websites? Do you like engaging with your fellow community members? Are you looking for a way to earn community service hours? The City needs your help with the capital campaign for the new community center.
We are seeking volunteers who can:
- Design flyers, banners, or other marketing materials
- Promote the capital campaign's efforts at the Fresh Market or other local events
- Help track donations and proofread donor information
- Update and enhance the campaign website
- Distribute flyers to local businesses
Please email Leslie Holzman at leslieholzman@gmail.com if you’re interested, and help complete the dream of the community center! |
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Burlingame Tennis Courts Have a New Reservation Process
Interested in renting a tennis court in Burlingame? Read below for information on the new process.
- Check the online schedule for availability by clicking here.
- Call 650-558-7303, or email tennis@burlingame.org to request a reservation. The Recreation Department will create an account for you when you make your first booking.
- The Recreation Department will reserve the court and send an invoice to your email.
- Open the emailed invoice and pay using your credit card.
- Your court is confirmed once you receive your receipt.
Reservations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must be made 24 hours ahead of time, up to 30 days in advance. Reservations are on a "first come, first served" basis and are finalized when payment is made.
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Here’s a Rebate For You!
Whether you are renovating your home or exploring electric vehicles, be sure to take advantage of available rebates:
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Tips for Safely Charging Electric Vehicles
Thinking of buying an electric vehicle (EV)? Take these steps to lower your risk of fire and electric shock injury related to charging EVs.
Before buying an EV, consult a qualified electrician to install a new, dedicated circuit for your EV charging device. Older home wiring may not be suitable for use with EV supply equipment. Your electrician should contact the City's Building Division for permitting information.
When charging your EV, follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on safe charging practices, and check with your local dealer if you need additional information. Choose and install a charging device that suits your charging speed needs (slow, standard, supercharge).
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby in case a fire starts so you can put it out quickly.
Charging an EV is safe when done with certified equipment. By following these tips, you can lower your risk of injury.
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When Will the Indoor Mask Mandate Be Lifted?
The county of San Mateo (along with Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley) will "lift the indoor masking requirement in public spaces not subject to state and federal masking rules when all the following occur:
- The jurisdiction reaches the moderate (yellow) COVID-19 transmission tier, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and remains there for at least three weeks; AND
- COVID-19 hospitalizations in the jurisdiction are low and stable, in the judgment of the health officer; AND
- 80% of the jurisdiction's total population is fully vaccinated with two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson (booster doses not considered);
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- Eight weeks have passed since a COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for emergency use by federal and state authorities for 5- to 11-year-olds."
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The Fresh Market!
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Park Road at Burlingame Avenue
Please continue to follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market:
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Leave your pets at home, please. By order of the San Mateo County Health Department, no dogs are allowed in Burlingame’s Fresh Market.
- Come to the market in good health; please stay home if unwell.
- Wash hands/ refrain from touching your face.
- Wash all produce before consumption.
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Lawn Alternatives for Beginners
Thursday, October 14, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Do you want to get rid of all (or part) of your grass lawn but don’t know where to start? This introductory workshop will cover the basics of designing a landscape plan, selecting the right plants for your garden, and provide tips on how to keep it alive.
Not ready to attempt it on your own? This class will also provide a brief overview of the steps involved in hiring someone to do the work (such as landscape architects, contractors, and landscape maintenance).
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Build Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System
Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Why send water from your laundry directly to the sewer when you can reuse it to water plants and trees in your yard instead?
Learn how to build a “laundry-to-landscape” graywater system for directing water from your clothes washer to the garden for irrigation. Laundry-to-landscape systems can save thousands of gallons of precious drinking water per year. Plus, it does not require a building permit!
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Community Updates (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Shop Burlingame - your tax dollars support City services!
A message from the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce
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