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San Mateo County Event Center Designated as an Emergency Management Site, Partners with San Mateo County Human Services Agency to Launch Inclement Weather Program

San Mateo County Event Center Designated as an Emergency Management Site, Partners with San Mateo County Human Services Agency to Launch Inclement Weather Program

The San Mateo County Event Center demonstrates its strong support for the San Mateo community through its positive economic impact,…
San Mateo County Event Center announces ongoing partnership with the San Mateo Police Activities League (PAL)

San Mateo County Event Center announces ongoing partnership with the San Mateo Police Activities League (PAL)

We at the San Mateo County Event Center are thrilled to announce our ongoing partnership with the San Mateo Police…
San Mateo County Event Center Partners with San Mateo County Human Services Agency to Launch Inclement Weather Program in 2024

San Mateo County Event Center Partners with San Mateo County Human Services Agency to Launch Inclement Weather Program in 2024

San Mateo, CA – As part of our ongoing commitment to community welfare and support, the San Mateo County Event…
San Mateo Event Center Continues Partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to Support Local Families Facing Food Insecurity in 2024

San Mateo Event Center Continues Partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to Support Local Families Facing Food Insecurity in 2024

San Mateo, CA – The San Mateo County Event Center is proud to announce its continued partnership with Second Harvest…
San Mateo County Event Center Supports Fortitude Careers' Winter & Summer Build Programs for Young Adults Interested in Trades in 2024

San Mateo County Event Center Supports Fortitude Careers' Winter & Summer Build Programs for Young Adults Interested in Trades in 2024

San Mateo, CA – The San Mateo County Event Center is proud to sponsor Fortitude Careers’ Winter and Summer Build…
San Mateo County Event Center Hosts San Mateo County Health Mobile Clinic

San Mateo County Event Center Hosts San Mateo County Health Mobile Clinic

San Mateo, CA – The San Mateo County Event Center is pleased to announce the ongoing presence of the San…
We're The Fiscal Agent for the Grant received by the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center

We're The Fiscal Agent for the Grant received by the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center

We, the San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association, are delighted to announce that we have agreed to act as…
Domini Hoskins Black History Museum And Learning Center Opens Its Doors In Rewood City, CA

Domini Hoskins Black History Museum And Learning Center Opens Its Doors In Rewood City, CA

San Mateo County Event Center Proudly Serves as Fiscal Agent for the New Historical Exhibit. REDWOOD CITY, CA — February…
Samaritan House Holiday Toy Shop Spreads Joy with Support from San Mateo County Event Center

Samaritan House Holiday Toy Shop Spreads Joy with Support from San Mateo County Event Center

Samaritan House is excited to announce the opening of the Holiday Toy Shop at the San Mateo County Event Center…
County, Partners Accept $7.2M Grant for Emergency Preparedness & Community Resiliency Improvements

County, Partners Accept $7.2M Grant for Emergency Preparedness & Community Resiliency Improvements

Redwood City – A $7.2 million state grant will help the San Mateo County Event Center serve as an evacuation…
Safeguarding Our Community: San Mateo County Event Center Champions Disaster Preparedness Day

Safeguarding Our Community: San Mateo County Event Center Champions Disaster Preparedness Day

The San Mateo County Event Center demonstrated its commitment to community engagement by hosting Disaster Preparedness Day on Saturday, August…
Empowering Education: San Mateo County Event Center Proudly Teams Up with Samaritan House for Backpack Distribution

Empowering Education: San Mateo County Event Center Proudly Teams Up with Samaritan House for Backpack Distribution

San Mateo County officials were on property Wednesday, April 19, 2023 to conduct a safety exercise, named “Rising Phoenix”. This…
San Mateo County Fair Returns to Town: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

San Mateo County Fair Returns to Town: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

SAN MATEO – May 24, 2023 – The highly anticipated San Mateo County Fair is set to make its grand…
San Mateo County Event Center is Proud to Support San Mateo County’s Emergency Response Team

San Mateo County Event Center is Proud to Support San Mateo County’s Emergency Response Team

San Mateo County officials were on property Wednesday, April 19, 2023 to conduct a safety exercise, named “Rising Phoenix”. This…
Choose Local San Mateo County App Launched Across San Mateo County

Choose Local San Mateo County App Launched Across San Mateo County

“In advance of the holiday season, the County of San Mateo and seven cities are asking shoppers to support local…
Now Is The Time To Prepare For An Emergency

Now Is The Time To Prepare For An Emergency

What You Need to Know This Week Week of March 20, 2023 The County of San Mateo distributes this weekly…
San Mateo County Fair Wins Prestigious Merrill Award for Farmworker Heroes Appreciation Day

San Mateo County Fair Wins Prestigious Merrill Award for Farmworker Heroes Appreciation Day

SAN MATEO – The San Mateo County Event Center and Fair is proud to announce that it has won the…
San Mateo County Event Center Continues Partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to Feed San Mateo Families

San Mateo County Event Center Continues Partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to Feed San Mateo Families

Second Harvest will once again operate a food distribution site at the San Mateo Event Center for families in need…
San Mateo Event Center Expands Vaccination Site - Immediately Posts Job Opportunities

San Mateo Event Center Expands Vaccination Site - Immediately Posts Job Opportunities

The San Mateo County Event Center is pleased to announce that they will continue to host and expand COVID-19 vaccinations…
Crisis. Community. Comeback. San Mateo County Confronts COVID-19 on a Landmark Anniversary

Crisis. Community. Comeback. San Mateo County Confronts COVID-19 on a Landmark Anniversary

This Wednesday, March 17, 2021, marks the one-year anniversary of the first shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19 in San Mateo…
San Mateo County Event Center becomes vaccination host site

San Mateo County Event Center becomes vaccination host site

Please Do Not Visit the San Mateo County Event Center Unless You Have an Appointment Many critical and essential services…
On December 16, 2020, 4Cs of San Mateo County recognizes the San Mateo County Event Center with the 2020 Children's Leadership Award

On December 16, 2020, 4Cs of San Mateo County recognizes the San Mateo County Event Center with the 2020 Children's Leadership Award

SAN MATEO, CA – DECEMBER 11, 2020 – The San Mateo County Event Center and Fairgrounds announced today that it is…
Fair Home Arts Department making and donating Face Coverings

Fair Home Arts Department making and donating Face Coverings

San Mateo, CA – Members of the San Mateo County Fair family have been making and donating face coverings to…

Now is the time to prepare for an emergency

  • The best time to prepare for any potential disaster is now, not when the lights go out, or emergency managers are issuing evacuation orders.
  • To prepare for possible evacuations, emergency managers have carved the Peninsula into more than 300 zones on an online, publicly available map supported by Zonehaven, a California-based company under contract with the County of San Mateo.
  • Each zone is assigned a short code. All residents can enter an address to find their zone.
  • In an emergency, first responders will issue evacuation or other orders and advisories based on the zones. This information will be pushed out via the news media, social media such as Twitter, emergency alert notifications, and other platforms.
  • Sign up for SMC Alert to receive emergency notifications.
  • Find additional emergency planning tips.