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As you plan your #Thanksgiving menus, plan how you will cook safely to avoid fires and injuries.
🦃 Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling food
🦃 Do not cook when you are tired or taking medicine that makes you drowsy
🦃 Keep a fire extinguisher available
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Travel safe today. If you’re driving, biking, or walking take your time and look out for one another. Wearing bright colors can help you stand out in the rain. Also, stay away from flooded areas.

今日安全出行。您駕駛、騎單車或步行時，別着急，彼此互相照應。雨天穿著鮮色的衣物有助於增加您的辨識度。並且，遠離水浸區域。
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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High Wind Warning issued for San Francisco from 10pm to 10am. Storms like this could disrupt power. Charge phones, have flashlights ready, and plan for medical needs. Transit & traffic disruptions likely. Avoid walking near trees, especially in parks. sf.gov/storms
November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Strong winds tomorrow night and Thursday morning may cause downed trees & outages. Secure loose items and windows, and plan extra time for travel.

明天晚上和週四早上 風勢強勁，可能導致樹木倒塌或停電。請妥善固定鬆散物品、關好窗戶，外出時請預留額外時間。
November 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Every year, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we commemorate the end of World War I. Here in the US we use this day to honor all our Veterans. DEM is lucky to have many employees continue to serve their country long after their time in the military has ended. To all DEM Veterans, we say Thank You!
Thank you Veterans. SF Department of Emergency Management honors our staff who have served. Happy Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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A little foresight can go a long way — make a plan now, so you know how to find and get in touch with your people when something happens. The same connections that are important in everyday life — friends, family, neighbors — are even more crucial in a crisis.

➡️ sf.gov/GetReady
Make A Plan
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Starting to make your #Thanksgiving party plans? Here are some safety tips to include in your planning:
🦃 Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
🦃 Make a home escape plan
🦃 Plan activities for children and pets to keep them safely away from the kitchen
www.nfpa.org/thanksgiving
Staying home for the holidays? Keep your family safe. Have working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Practice your home fire escape plan.
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Being prepared is as sweet as candy 🍬 Let's all go to sf.gov/ReadySF to get started or update our existing plans for disasters and emergencies that impact #SF.
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Storms like this could disrupt power. Charge phones, have flashlights ready, and plan for medical needs. Transit & traffic disruptions likely. Avoid walking near trees, especially in parks. sf.gov/storms

暴風雨可能導致斷電。請將手機充好電，電筒準備好，並為任何緊急醫療需要做好準備 。或出現道路堵塞或阻斷交通。避免靠近樹木行走，特別是在公園裏。sf.gov/zh-hant/storms
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Wind Advisory in effect for San Francisco from 10PM tomorrow to 4PM Wednesday. Strong winds may cause fallen branches, debris, or other hazards. Secure loose items, stay alert, and avoid areas with lots of trees.
November 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Preparing for a disaster is as easy as making a sandwich.

Start by signing up for AlertSF — that’s your bread. Make your plan — choose your meats. Gather supplies — add your garnishes. Get connected — the sauce that ties it together.
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Expect gusty winds Tuesday evening thru Wednesday in #SF. Secure loose outdoor items, watch for falling branches, and use caution while driving or walking.
Store or secure loose items before strong winds: patio furniture, trash cans, sports equipment, trampolines.
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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🌧️🍃Impactful early season storm expected Tuesday evening thru Wednesday. Most notable impacts include southerly gusts of 40-50 mph in the higher elevations and 1-2" of rain in the North Bay valleys. Turn around, don't drown, prepare for downed trees and power lines! #CAwx
An impactful early season storm will impact the Bay Area and Central Coast Tuesday evening through Wednesday, with strong gusts up to 40-50 mph across the higher elevations and 25-35 mph across the lower elevations of the Bay Area. These gusts may cause difficult driving for high profile vehicles and downed trees and power lines, which may result in power outages. A impactful early season storm system will impact the Bay Area and Central Coast Tuesday night through Wednesday. The highest rainfall totals are expected in the North Bay, with rainfall totals of 1.5-2.5 inches in the coastal ranges and 1-2 inches in the valleys. Rainfall amounts decrease towards the south with 0.5-1 inch in the City of San Francisco and the Santa Cruz Mountains, 0.25-0.75 inches in the Santa Lucia range, and 0.1-0.5 inches in the Santa Clara Valley and across Monterey and San Benito Counties. Slick roadways and minor flooding are possible, especially in the North Bay. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roadways! A weather graphic from the National Weather Service titled "Midweek Thunderstorm Risk" for the North Bay and Bay Area on Wednesday. The graphic indicates a 10-20% chance for storms on Wednesday, with the greatest risk in the North Bay and Bay Area. The main hazards will be isolated lightning, pockets of moderate to heavier rainfall, and erratic/gusty outflow winds. Actions to take include staying tuned for updates, preparing for sudden wind shifts/gusts, and going indoors when thunder roars.
November 3, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Dispatchers are on duty and in costume — keeping it spooky and safe!
Celebrate responsibly and have a fang-tastic Halloween! #halloween #sf911
October 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Planning for a spooky weekend? Don't forget to keep your party safe.

✔️ Develop a communications plan if your group gets separated
✔️ Gather supplies you would need for the night
✔️ Use public transit and allow extra time to reach your destination
✔️ Sign up for AlertSF

Have a HORROR-ible night!
Text your ZIP CODE to 888-777 to receive real time emergency alerts. AlertSF is a service managed by the City and County of San Francisco Department of Emergency Management.
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Who you gonna call this Halloween?

Emergencies don’t take candy breaks! Make a plan so you know exactly who to call.

Use this spooky season as a reminder and get your emergency plan ready at sf.gov/getready
October 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Halloween being tomorrow reminded me of the times when we would make our emergency disaster plans, build our Stay Box full of candy, and pack Go Bags. I never realized how prepared I really was with you. Tell your dog I said hey!

#NationalTextYourExDay
October 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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You’re more prepared than you think! Get ready for any emergency in #SF by following these steps to prepare yourself and your community:
1️⃣ Sign up for AlertSF
2️⃣ Make a plan
3️⃣ Gather supplies
4️⃣ Get connected
5️⃣ Get trained

sf.gov/GetReady
October 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Whether you’re just starting out or a preparedness pro, gathering your emergency supplies is spooking easy. You’ll be surprised at how much you already have. PRO TIP: Along with non-perishable foods, pack a few of your favorite snacks too. Learn more at sf.gov/GetReady
October 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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This First Responder Day, we’re celebrating the first first responders—the dedicated 911 dispatchers who answer the call every time. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our newest dispatcher class is showing their support in pink! #FirstResponderDay #BreastCancerAwareness #SF911
October 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Before sirens sound or lights flash, it starts with a call to 911.
Dispatchers are the first first responders. They are the steady voice on the other end, sending help and offering calm in the chaos.
Today, and every day, we celebrate them.
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Chen joined Director Carroll, Superintendent Su, and Chief Crispen for an earthquake drill this morning at Guadalupe Elementary School!

In a quake, DROP, COVER & HOLD ON! Use this Loma Prieta anniversary as a reminder to stay ready and stay safe. sf.gov/GetReady
October 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Readiness starts with you. Be ReadySF! ➡️ sf.gov/ReadySF

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October 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Hey SF, did you feel it? A M3.1 earthquake just struck 2 km east of Berkeley. Don't forget to drop, cover, and hold on when shaking starts. Take this as a reminder to get prepared. Visit sf.gov/getready to learn about how you can get ready today.
October 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Taking public transit to Dreamforce? SFMTA, BART, @caltrain.com & @sfbayferry.com can you get you there! Make your plan and check before you travel.

🚎 sfmta.com/travel-transit-updates
🚉 bart.gov/advisories
🚆 caltrain.com/alerts
⛴️ sanfranciscobayferry.com/#bay-alerts
A collage of public transportation vehicles, including a ferry, a city bus, a subway train, a cable car bus, and a high-speed train. At the bottom of the image, bold text reads: “Plan Ahead. Take Public Transit.”
October 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM