San Mateo County officials pledge SMC Alert training and policy fixes after partial notifications for I‑280 brush fire

Oct 30, 2025

San Mateo County emergency officials told Woodside residents on Aug. 30 that they are updating training, templates and testing for the SMC Alert system after a vehicle fire on Interstate 280 that spread to nearby vegetation prompted questions about why some residents did not receive alerts.

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San Mateo County emergency officials told Woodside residents on Aug. 30 that they are updating training, templates and testing for the SMC Alert system after a vehicle fire on Interstate 280 that spread to nearby vegetation prompted questions about why some residents did not receive alerts.

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