Summary
Staff briefed the council on storm prep for a predicted very strong El Niño — pump station servicing, creek clearing, sandbag stations (including a new one at Fair Oaks), and a new adopt-a-drain program. Council members pushed for more Spanish-language outreach to mobile home parks and school partnerships.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Preparedness is within existing resources; no new funding was requested.
All residents, especially flood-prone mobile home park communities along East Bayshore Boulevard.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Redwood City’s coastal residents brace for El Niño-powered storm surges
Redwood City Councilmember Isabella Chu points to an area of frequent flooding in the Friendly Acres neighborhood in January 2023. Embarcadero Media file photo by Leah Worthington. Redwood Shores resident Neal ...
City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting - Sep 14, 2026
Staff briefed the council on storm prep for a predicted very strong El Niño — pump station servicing, creek clearing, sandbag stations (including a new one at Fair Oaks), and a new adopt-a-drain program. Council members pushed for more Spanish-language outreach to mobile home parks and school partnerships.
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