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November is Disaster Preparedness Month

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In addition to being the advocate for issues affecting Shores residents and businesses, RSCA is dedicated to helping everyone stay safe and prepared for possible disasters or emergencies.

There are some safety issues unique to the Shores and residents should be aware and plan ahead to stay safe. The November edition of The PILOT includes some helpful tips. For many years, RSCA has provided each household with a RED/GREEN Disaster Signal Card designed to help emergency responders quickly assess who needs immediate help and who is OK. Again this year, it is printed on the back cover and inside back cover of this PILOT.

Keep this card where you can locate it quickly!

Also keep tape nearby so that you can quickly put it where it can be seen clearly from the street. This may be in a front window or on your front or garage door depending on the layout of your particular neighborhood. Especially if you need assistance, this card will help you get the quickest response. The card should not be displayed year-round.

“Show Your Cards” Drill on November 17th!

On Saturday, November 17th local CERT members will gather with RCFD Emergency Preparedness Outreach Coordinator, Christy Adonis to conduct a “windshield survey” looking for the GREEN/OK cards displayed where they can be seen from the street. “Show Your Cards” on November 17th to show your awareness of Shores issues and that you are reading The PILOT, and show support for the CERT program that is in transition from Redwood City and San Carlos to San Mateo County.

With changes in city leadership and uncertainty about further public safety cut-backs, it is more important than ever for Shores residents to know how to prepare their homes and families for disaster. Suggestions and checklists are included in the November edition of The PILOT to help you prepare for a range of situations. Please take the time to read, plan and make sure that your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues are safe and prepared.

Public Meeting for San Carlos Airport

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(The following notice of an upcoming public meeting potentially of interest to Redwood Shores residents is from the San Carlos Airport.)

The San Carlos Airport has scheduled a public hearing for the FAA funded Part 150 Noise Study (Study) on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM at the Hiller Aviation Museum. Public comments will be received on the Study until October 12, 2018. The hearing is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 150 Noise Study requirement. Following the public comment period and FAA review, the Study will be presented to the County Board of Supervisors.

The draft San Carlos Airport Noise Study documents can be viewed on the following website: http://sancarlosnoise.airportstudy.com/ 

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Transition Meetings & Survey

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(The following was provided by the City of Redwood City)

Along with the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Adopted Budget, the City Council approved the transition to a shared service approach with San Mateo County for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to reduce costs to the city, increase efficiency, and potentially share costs of the program with other agencies in the County in the future. The County currently provides CERT training using the same curriculum as Redwood City; however, the County has expressed interest in collaborating with the City of Redwood City to create a CERT Coordinator position. The new position would focus solely on the CERT program.

In an effort to engage CERT volunteers and community members around this transition, the City of Redwood City is hosting a series of meetings to receive input/feedback on the future of the CERT program. Additionally the City has launched an online survey to gain input on the CERT program and the proposed County CERT position transition. Three meetings were conducted in August. (You can click here to read the Redwood City/San Carlos CERT Community Input Meetings Notes report.)

The next round of community meetings will take place on:

Tuesday, September 25th from 6 – 7:30pm
at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center
1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City

Thursday, September 27th from 6 – 7:30pm
at the Redwood Shores Library
399 Marine Parkway

The CERT Program Survey is available online on the Redwood City Fire Department home page.

The City of Redwood City appreciates your input and information gained will help further develop the new County CERT program.

Library Costs & Hours

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(The following was provided article and information was provided by Derek Wolfgram, Director of Library Services, Redwood City Public Library)

The Library is seeking community feedback on the service hours of the Redwood Shores Branch Library. Please take the survey linked at the end of this article to help inform our decision making on this challenging issue.

The City of Redwood City has begun implementation of its Financial Sustainability Plan, which seeks to increase revenues and reduce expenditures in order to address an anticipated structural imbalance of $12 million in the City budget by fiscal year 2022-23. The first phase of the financial sustainability plan includes reductions of $3.7 million in fiscal year 2018-19, and an additional $2.3 million in fiscal year 2019-20. These reductions impact all City departments, including public safety, parks, and libraries.

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Happy 10th Anniversary, Redwood Shores Branch Library!

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Celebrate 10 years of one of the most important institutions in Redwood Shores by visiting our beautiful local library! 

If you were not able to attend the special Anniversary celebration on September 8th, you can still be a part of this special event simply by visiting the library to use it for what it is here for! Discover a great new book, explore the Interpretive Center, have a coffee at the Sea Link Café, or just come and relax with a view of the Bay trail. Give tribute by coming out and enjoying this very special place here in Redwood Shores. 

Happy 10th to the Redwood Shores Branch Library!

Meeting with the Fire Chief on Volunteer Program Development

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The fire department is seeking the communities’ input into the future of the volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program moving forward for Redwood City and San Carlos. Redwood City and San Carlos’ CERT program will soon be transitioning to a partnership with the County of San Mateo’s Office of Emergency Services (OES). Please attend one of these CERT Program Transition meetings to share your input, ideas and feedback on how best to build a great volunteer community emergency response team.

  • Date: August 14, 2018
    • Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
    • Location: 610 Elm St., San Carlos – San Carlos Library 2nd Floor
  • Date: August 15, 2018
    • Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
    • Location: 1455 Madison Ave – Veterans Memorial Senior Center
  • Date: August 16, 2018
    • Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
    • Location: 303 Twin Dolphin Dr – Provident Central Credit Union

Light refreshments will be provided, and to assure adequate seating, please RSVP to Emergency Preparedness Outreach Coordinator Christy Adonis at with the date that you would like to attend. 

NOTICE: Truck Traffic to Increase Through September 20 Along Redwood Shores Parkway

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Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW) has provided notice that truck traffic will increase through September 20th along Redwood Shores Parkway.

Truck traffic along Redwood Shores Parkway will be greater than anticipated for approximately a four-week period starting the week of August 21, 2017. The increased traffic is being used to reduce the duration and overall impact of heavy truck traffic, for site preparation improvements at Silicon Valley Clean Water, on residents and businesses along Redwood Shores Parkway and Radio Road.

The project originally envisioned 50 truck trips per day. The contractor anticipates they will be using 150 truck trips per day to bring soil to the site. It is anticipated that delivery of the soil can be completed as early as September 20th. The trucks are required to drive in the right-hand lane and to obey the posted 25 mph speed limit.

For additional information, please see Silicon Valley Clean Water’s full notice.

RIP Raymond Robinson

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The Redwood Shores Community Association joins students and residents of Redwood Shores in mourning the passing of our smiling crossing guard, Raymond Robinson. We will always keep with us memories of your cheerful wave!

A wall of remembrances has been posted at the corner of Bowsprit and Bridge, where Robinson served. Those who have had their days brightened by Robinson’s joyful time here in the Shores have been invited to share their thoughts, memories, and prayers.

Services will be held on August 1st at True Hope Church of God in Christ, 950 Gilman Avenue, San Francisco, CA. A viewing will be available from 9-10AM, and services will be held at 11AM. The Robinson family (through his daughter Dianita) can be reached for further information about the service; information can be found through a sign at the wall of remembrances (with respect to the family, contact information is not posted here online.)