Pacifica Police Department

NWS High Surf Warning Issued for Monday-Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for the entire coastline. The primary initial hazard Monday will be sneaker waves before swells build Monday afternoon into Tuesday causing large breaking waves and a strong rip current. Please use caution when visiting our beaches and coastal areas.

Red Flag Warning Until 5pm Monday. The Red Flag Warning has been extended to 5 PM Monday as winds are expected to remain offshore and breezy through the day and humidity levels will be dry due to afternoon heating.

Santa is Coming to Town Saturday, Dec. 5. Join your neighbors curbside to greet Santa as he makes his way through Pacifica on Saturday, December 5 beginning at 12 noon. Please follow social distancing and COVID19 safety measures. This event is hosted by the Pacifica Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department. Follow the link below for the Santa Tracker Map. https://online.fliphtml5.com/tbcaq/kqki/

National First Responders Day 2020. On National First Responders Day we want to thank those who proudly serve our community. A special thank you to first responders everywhere, especially those who call Pacifica home, who dedicate their lives to protecting and ensuring the safety of others. This year has certainly tested all of our limits. Thank you!

County Moves to Orange Tier. Follow the link to the City press release about the County's move into the orange tier of the state's four level re-opening system. https://www.cityofpacifica.org/civ/filebank/blobdload.aspx

Press Release: Vehicle Theft Suspect Arrested Please use the link below to our press release regarding this incident. https://www.cityofpacifica.org/civ/filebank/blobdload.aspx

Press Release: Two Arrested in Grocery Store Robbery. Please use the link below to our press release regarding this incident. https://www.cityofpacifica.org/civ/filebank/blobdload.aspx

Message from the North County Fire Authority. The Red Flag Warning continues for the North Bay Mountains and East Bay Hills until 5pm today. NNE Winds at 25-35MPH with gusts up to 50-60MPH. We encourage you to prepare for wildfires by creating a wildfire action plan. Use the link below to the NCFA site for more information about creating your plan.... https://northcountyfire.org//2013/03/RSG_NCFA_032813rev.pdf

Pink Patch Project & Breast Cancer Awareness. Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? If you haven’t already, you may notice some of our officers wearing a pink patch this month to show support and help raise awareness. #pinkpatch #breastcancerawareness Posted to Subscribers of Pacifica Police Department

Are you Prepared for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? While Pacifica is not expected to be impacted by the PSPS event this weekend, these events are driven by weather conditions. We all need to be prepared for a PSPS event. Use the link below to register for alerts and more information about being prepared for PSPS events. https://www.pge.com//public-s/psps-updates-and-alerts.page

Red Flag Warning for San Mateo Co. Coast Begins Tonight. Red flag warning begins tonight through Friday. Follow the link below to the report from the NWS. https://youtu.be/EyapfMhxnlw

What is a Tsunami Alert? Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Alaska could have triggered a tsunami that would threaten our coastline. The National Weather Service National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami information message immediately following this earthquake to alert nearby communities. A complex system of sensors and buoys monitor the open oceans for hours following an earthquake for evidence of a tsunami to provide authorities advance notification.... Do you know the different types of Tsunami Alerts? Do you work or live in the tsunami inundation zone? Do you know where to receive important information about tsunamis? Use the link below to the police department's tsunami preparedness page to learn the answers to these questions and to be better prepared in the event of a tsunami or tsunami warning. https://www.cityofpacifica.org//natural_disast/tsunami.asp

Press Release: Felon Arrested for Possession of Loaded Firearm. Please follow the link below to our press release about a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon found in possession of a loaded and stolen firearm and illegal drugs. https://www.cityofpacifica.org/civ/filebank/blobdload.aspx

The below link references a press release related to the written warning issued to Pacifica Beach Yoga on 10-15-20 for a COVID-19 Health violation. Subsequent violations will result in fines up to $3,000. While we know some do not agree with COVID-19 Public Health Orders, it is important to understand that they will be enforced. Our community members and businesses have suffered as a result of COVID-19. Adhering to Public Health Orders assists in slowing the spread of COVID-19, and will help our County move into the next phase, allowing for certain restrictions on businesses to ease. https://www.cityofpacifica.org/civ/filebank/blobdload.aspx

Statewide Flex Alert for Today. Due to unusually warm weather, the California ISO has issued a statewide Flex Alert from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, to protect the grid from any unexpected system shortages. Follow the link below to the press release. http://www.caiso.com//Flex-Alert-Issued-Today-Calling-Stat

Press Release: Election Voter Information. Please follow the link to the press release from City Hall regarding elections. https://www.cityofpacifica.org/civ/filebank/blobdload.aspx

Still seats remaining for Tomorrow's Zoom presentation of Earthquake Preparedness. Earthquake Preparedness Class (EQP-23) on October 15- via Zoom. Do you remember where you were on October 17, 1989 at 5:04pm? This was when a magnitude 6.9 earthquake with an epicenter in the Santa Cruz Mountains devastated parts of the Bay Area. Known as the Loma Prieta Earthquake, many longtime residents can tell you exactly what they were doing when they felt this quake. ... Are you prepared for the next major earthquake or a tsunami? Join us for the 23nd presentation of our EQP class. Due to measures in place to stop the spread of COVID19, this course is presented via Zoom. Our 90 minute Earthquake Preparedness Class will be presented on Wednesday, October 15 at 7PM. This class is presented by the Pacifica Police Department and Pacifica Community Emergency Response Team. Follow the link below to register for this class and to receive your class login. This link below is to register, it is not the link for the presentation itself https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gT9zw82ATnSp2EgS2fI95g

Register for PSPS Alerts. While Pacifica is not expected to be impacted this week by a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, it is important to update your contact information with your utility company to receive important alerts prior to these events. This is especially important if you are a medical baseline customer. You may also register for alerts in your area if you are not a customer. Use the link below for more information and to register. https://www.pge.com//alerts-and-notifications/update-your-