The North County Fire Authority and the City have been working to secure grant funding to perform wildfire preparedness activities, such as chipping programs, vegetation management, and public education/outreach efforts. More information can be found in this summary. In addition, please join the June 8, 7:00 p.m. community meeting to learn more about wildfire preparedness.
Please take a moment to provide input about SamTrans public transportation in Pacifica by completing the following short Reimagine SamTrans Survey. SamTrans plans to implement system changes in the future, and your input about public transportation serving Pacifica is critical.
For the latest information on vaccines, eligibility, vaccine notifications and much more, visit the SMC Health website: www.smchealth.org/covidvaccine
Mobile COVID-19 Testing in Pacifica
The City of Pacifica is teaming up with San Mateo County Public Health, on a Mobile COVID-19 testing site. This mobile bus will be available for testing every Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, located at 1900 Francisco Blvd (corner of Francisco Blvd & Salada Ave).
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) will provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
After considerable work by the Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission to raise awareness about wildfire preparedness in Pacifica, this new webpage has been added to the City website. PD has worked with North County Fire Authority to help bring several useful resources to one location. Learn about defensible space, evacuation planning, fire insurance for homeowners, and register to receive alert notifications through SMCAlert. Visit the page here!
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Mental Health Awareness Month
Law enforcement response to those in mental health crisis has been a topic of conversation for some time, especially this past year. As part of promoting Mental Health Awareness Month and the resources Pacifica Officers have access to on a daily basis, the Police Department updated their Crisis Intervention webpage with numerous links to the in-county resources Pacifica Police partner with regularly, including the San Mateo County Assessment and Response Team (SMART). Those listed on the webpage are just a sample of the resources that were discussed at the Policing in Pacifica Update at the April 12, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Safety Tips from North County Fire Authority
May is Older Americans Month, and NCFA has the following tips:
Help Shape the Future of SamTrans
Your input is crucial, whether you ride SamTrans today or would consider riding in the future. In light of Covid-19, Reimagine SamTrans is planning many ways for you to get information and talk with staff members through virtual events or at a limited number of outdoor locations.
Participate by providing your input through the end of May!
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SAVE THE DATE
5/24 City Council Mtg and Study Session at 7 PM. Click here for the Agenda and information on how to join the virtual meeting.
5/26 Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Mtg at 7 PM. Click here for the Agenda and information on how to join the virtual meeting.
Recent City of Pacifica and Pacifica Police Department press releases are available on the City of Pacifica website under City Government - Press Releases & Media Bulletins.