Summary
With a strong El Niño expected, the Council agreed to a public presentation on the city's storm preparations, including a joint appearance with OneShoreline.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city has an existing emergency budget but may return to the council for additional funding if a major storm hits; grants may offset costs.
Homeowners and residents in flood-prone areas who need to know what's being done before the rains.
Residents on Beverly Drive and in Devonshire Canyon say undersized drainage still floods their homes despite the city's maintenance program.
Mentions & discussions (3)
San Carlos preps for winter storm season, urges residents to pitch in to prevent flooding, especially around creeks
San Carlos preps for winter storm season, urges residents to pitch in to prevent flooding, especially around creeks San Mateo Daily Journal
City Council Regular Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
With a historically strong El Niño forecast and king tides landing right on the holidays, the city laid out its storm playbook — cleaned drains, five pump stations, on-call contractors, and regional coordination through One Shoreline. Residents from Devonshire Canyon and Beverly Drive pressed for structural drainage fixes, not just maintenance.
City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
With a strong El Niño expected, the Council agreed to a public presentation on the city's storm preparations, including a joint appearance with OneShoreline.
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