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Email from City Manager's Office Palo Alto community news, announcements, and events View as Webpage   What's New Reminders Following Today’s Earthquake/Tsunami Warning Emergency Alert System Test Spread Holiday Cheer at Seasonal Events Limited Time, Extra Savings to Save the Planet: Get a HPWH Weekly City Manager Updates: December 5 Citywide Updates Reminders Following Today’s Earthquake/Tsunami Warning Today’s earthquake near Eureka, California triggered the National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to issue a tsunami warning for the coastal areas of Oregon and California. The City issued an update noting initial reports were that there did not appear to be immediate safety concerns or threats to Palo Alto and no evacuations were necessary. The warning was lifted shortly after our initial update. Baylands Nature Preserve was closed as a precaution for a short time. No impacts to City operations were reported from the earthquake. A few resources to track earthquakes and tsunami warnings: USGS Latest Earthquakes, US Tsunami Warning Centers and National Weather Service. In October, a City update marked the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake by sharing earthquake preparedness reminders and resources. Your individual planning for emergencies helps support community health and safety. Reminders: Please do not call 9-1-1 unless it's an emergency. Should there be a need to evacuate, the City would issue an emergency alert and share that same alert on its official website at www.cityofpaloalto.org, via social media, and may also send a Nixle alert or emergency edition of Uplift Local eNewsletter. Stay informed and sign up for the City’s emergency alert system. Be prepared for emergencies. Check on your neighbors. Emergency Alert System Test Speaking of emergencies, the City will conduct a test of its emergency alert system on Thursday, December 12 at noon. The test seeks to build community awareness of the City’s emergency alert system, as less than one third of Palo Alto residents are currently registered to receive emergency notifications. The effort also ensures residents who have registered are receiving the emergency notifications as defined though their account settings. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at www.alertscc.com. Spread Holiday Cheer at Seasonal Events Spread holiday cheer and be merry at weekend celebrations, perfect for making community connections and sharing family fun. Downtown Lytton Plaza’s annual tree lighting is tomorrow, Friday, December 6, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Help decorate trees and celebrate the season on Cal Ave. Saturday, December 7, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Art Center’s holiday studio art sale is also Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Consider donating to the Holiday Toy Drive and participate in the holiday decorating contest at your home or business. Happy Holiday Season, Palo Alto! Plus, Eat, Shop and Experience Local with Uplift Local Holidays. Limited Time, Extra Savings to Save the Planet: Get a HPWH Switch to a heat pump water heater and save even more money for a limited time. Join nearly 500 of your eco-hero neighbors saving the planet one home at a time by switching through the City’s full-service program. Save an extra $200 and switch today for $2100. Plus, get up to $1500 to help with site upgrades for home requiring other updates. One call does it all from permits to installers. Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/switch or call (650) 713-3411. Find more ways to save the planet by upgrading your home appliances to electric with state income-qualified incentives and other City programs. Weekly City Manager Updates: December 5 City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting events, City services, and Council discussions planned. Catch up on the latest City issues and news through our Palo Alto Connect Medium.com series. Learn more about the City’s test of its emergency alert system, Uplift Local Holiday promos & events, Palo Alto Link service changes, and upcoming tentative Council items. Be Well Destress in December: Join a guided meditation session on Saturdays at Rinconada Library or a mindfulness meditation session on Saturday, December 7 and 14 at 1 p.m. at Mitchell Park Library. Meditate from home by registering for an online group meditation session on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 p.m. or by watching the Library’s meditation video playlist. Improve your balance at Tai Chi with Nelson Ng on Sundays at 10 am at Rinconada Library. Daily Affirmations: Self-love ❤️ affirmations are short, sweet, and positive statements you make about yourself. Directing encouragement and caring toward ourselves can help you feel better, be more confident, or even give you a little boost in your day. Need some help getting started? Find 25 self-love affirmations here. Recipe of the Week: Get warm inside while the weather gets cold outside. Try this hot mulled (spiced) apple cider recipe for a cozy evening in. Family Resources Finals Cram Slam: Teens can study, get snacks and dinner, and hang out with therapy dogs at the Final Study Cram Slam at the Mitchell Park Community Center on Monday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rinconada Library will be open late just for high school students to study and enjoy refreshments on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get Crafty this Holiday Season: From cozy knitting projects and handmade home decor to DIY gifts, Creativebug offers thousands of free online classes and step-by-step tutorials to spark your imagination. Get started by logging in with your Palo Alto City Library card. Holiday Music Concert: Stanford University Organist Dr. Robert Huw Morgan is celebrating the season with a festive organ concert on Sunday, December 15 at 1:30 p.m. This holiday program is free and open to the public. Community Preparedness: Block Preparedness Coordinator training includes Neighborhood Watch training and is open to the public. Learn about the partnership between community and city, and how Block Preparedness Coordinators establish communications links to "blocks" (residences and businesses), promoting a resilient community and self-sufficiency. Learn more and register for the trainings in February. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a national program designed to prepare Palo Alto residents to help themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of a disaster. Learn more and register for the trainings in March. Calendar & Careers Join the Conversation & Connect Tree Lighting at Lytton Plaza December 6 @ 5:30 p.m. Art Center Studio Holiday Sale December 7 @ 10 a.m. Cal Ave. Tree Lighting & Celebration December 7 @ 1:30 p.m. Family Craft: Snow Globe December 7 @ 3:30 p.m. Musicians in Residence: Nathan's Fearless Five December 7 @ 4 p.m. Steam Lab December 8 @ 2 p.m. Plant Design Workshop December 8 @ 2 p.m. Holiday Card Making December 11 @ 4:30 p.m. Heating Solutions for Commercial Buildings December 12 @ 11 a.m. Palo Alto Pageturners Book Club December 12 @ 6:30 p.m. View all community events on the City Calendar. Find your Next Career with Us! 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