San José has declared a local emergency due to harsh weather. The Emergency Operations Center made the announcement on February 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. This led to the evacuation of homeless individuals from the Guadalupe River banks and other waterways. The city is providing free transportation to the Roosevelt Community Center’s Overnight Warming Location (OWL) for these individuals. The center is open for walk-ins and pets on Sunday and Monday.
The weather, marked by heavy rain and wind, has lessened since the previous night. However, the storm’s effects are felt citywide. The National Weather Service reports scattered showers in the Santa Clara Valley, with winds decreasing throughout the day. The storm has caused trees and power poles to fall, resulting in power outages. PG&E reports that over 49,000 meters in San José are affected. The city, along with Valley Water, the National Weather Service, the County of Santa Clara, PG&E, and the Red Cross, is monitoring the situation.
The San José Fire Department (SJFD) has conducted water rescues. On February 4, the department completed two rescues. The first involved three people stranded on an island in the Guadalupe River, 300 feet from a vehicle. The second involved four people, three dogs, and nine puppies near Coleman Ave. and Autumn Pkwy. All rescued were safe and declined medical treatment.