Loma Mar Fire Department

03/14/2026

02/17/2026

⚡️If You Hear It, Clear It⚡️

Lightning is spectacular to watch from a distance, but it’s no joke when you’re caught in its path. Did you know that lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from the actual rain?

If you’re heading outdoors this weekend, keep these life-saving tips in mind:

🏠 Seek Real Shelter

The Golden Rule: When thunder roars, go indoors!

Safe Spots: Substantial buildings with wiring and plumbing, or a fully enclosed, metal-topped vehicle.

Unsafe Spots: Gazebos, picnic sheds, tents, or under isolated trees. These offer zero protection.

30-Minute Rule

Wait at least 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder before heading back outside. Most lightning deaths occur after the rain has stopped or before it starts!

This photo comes from the Lightning Tracker App. County of Santa Cruz County of San Mateo - Government

12/22/2025

A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Bay Area and Central Coast from 7 PM Tuesday evening through 4 AM Wednesday morning due to southerly winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts to 60 miles per hour. Damaging winds could down trees, snap power lines, and result in property damage, with widespread power outages possible. Travel could be extremely difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of wind and moist soils increases the risk for downed trees.

12/21/2025

Key Messages for the California Atmospheric River event have been updated.

12/09/2025

11/13/2025

A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the coastal North Bay, the Marin Hills, San Francisco and coastal San Mateo County, with Wind Advisories issued for the North Bay and San Francisco, due to strong southerly winds gusting up to 50 to 60 miles per hour from 10 PM tonight through 10 AM Thursday. A Wind Advisory is now effect from 10 PM tonight through 4 PM Thursday for East Bay and areas S of San Francisco. Secure loose outdoor objects! Prepare for damaging winds! Be careful when driving high profile vehicles!

10/17/2025

08/30/2025

This week E655 responded to a tree into wires call we worked together with E59, PG&E, Comcast, and County Roads to get the road clear and reopened as quickly as possible Pacific Gas and Electric Company County of San Mateo - Government CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit

07/30/2025

A Tsunami Watch is in effect for the California coast, including all coastal regions in the Bay Area and Central Coast, due to an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka. People along the coast should stand by for further information. Estimated time of arrival is 12:15 AM on July 30 at Monterey and 12:40 AM on July 30 at San Francisco. Tsunami hazard zone maps are available at https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps