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Resources to help you stay safe at home and in the community. 

Be Prepared for Winter Storms
There are currently no weather-related emergencies in Palo Alto.
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Calling 9-1-1
Use 9-1-1 to save a life, report a fire, stop a crime, report a suspicious persons or activity that is occurring (right now). 9-1-1 is the right number to call in an emergency when a prompt response is needed.
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Utility Safety Information
How to safely respond to potential electric, natural gas, water, and sewer emergencies.
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Solicitors / Strangers At Your Door
Safety tips regarding solicitors or strangers at your door.
( Click to see a sample Solicitor Permit )
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Home Security
Ways to improve your home safety.
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Personal Safety
How to stay safe when walking, in elevators, in the car, jogging, biking...
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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View Palo Alto PD's CrimeReports.com mapping application
CrimeReports.com is an online mapping and analysis service. 
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Robbery Prevention At Work
Take preventive measures to protect your business and employees.
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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What is Suspicious Activity?
Report any activity or person that seems out of place.
( more about your safety )
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Fire Safety Tips
Tips for kids and parents.
( visit the your safety home page )
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Sewer Clog - Call Us First!
Before clearing a clog in your sewer service, call (650) 496-6995 to have the City check the line for a crossbore. This safety service is provided 24/7.
( Learn More... )
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Red Cross "Safe and Well" Website
During a disaster, this Red Cross website provides a way for you to register yourself as "safe and well."
( visit the emergency information home page )
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Car Seat and Passenger Safety
Is your child's car seat installed correctly? It is estimated that more than 85% of all car seats are improperly installed.
( visit the fire home page )
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Deaf Resident Registry
Deaf residents may register TDD and/or fax lines with the City of Palo Alto Fire Department.
( more about your safety )
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Monthly Activity Report
Palo Alto Police Department Activity Report for the Month of December 2011
( Visit Police Statistics )
Gas Leak Surveyors Checking System
The annual mobile gas leak survey of Palo Alto's entire system completed for 2011.
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Give us 24 hours… It will change your life!
The Palo Alto Parent Project class, created by and for parents with strong-willed or at-risk teens
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Megan's Law
Registered Sex Offenders
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Creek Level Monitor
How does the creek monitoring system work?
( visit the creek monitor )
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Flood Zone Lookup
The entire city of Palo Alto is in a flood zone of one kind or another
( begin floodzone lookup )
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