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City of Palo Alto

Public safety is one of the most important roles of local government. In Palo Alto, this includes providing day-to-day police and fire services in addition to citywide all-hazards emergency management. 

Together, the Palo Alto Police Department, Palo Alto Fire Department, Palo Alto Office of Emergency Services, and others serve, protect, and sustain our residents, businesses, schools, and more. Learn about or contact our public safety departments below.


Palo Alto Public Safety Departments

Palo Alto Police Department
Palo Alto Fire Department   Palo Alto Office of Emergency Services

 
PALO ALTO POLICE
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency:
(650) 329-2413

    

PALO ALTO FIRE
Emergency: 9-1-1
General Number:
(650) 329-2184

    

PALO ALTO OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
(650) 617-3197
City of Palo Alto Utilities
City of Palo Alto Public Works   Stay Informed

 
PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Electrical, Gas, Water Leak, Sewer Spill Emergencies:
(650) 329-2579 

    

PALO ALTO PUBLIC WORKS
Fallen Trees:
(650) 496-5953
Blocked Storm Drains: (650) 496-6974

    

STAY INFORMED
In the event of an emergency, stay updated by signing up for alerts and notifications.

For more contact information visit the City of Palo Alto Phone and Email Directory.