Project Description
The Altamont evacuation route in Los Altos Hills, California provides a significant route of egress/ingress for the northern portion of the Los Altos Hills community in the event of a fire. To secure the integrity of this egress/ingress route, Los Altos Hills County Fire District and Santa Clara County FireSafe Council propose a roadside treatment of hazardous fuels.

Schedule
Initial treatment was completed in May 2022. The project is now in the 2-year maintenance cycle.

Project Updates

The 2026 maintenance treatment was completed on June 12, 2026 after 4 days of work (Thursday being a Red Flag Warning day so no work).

Click here to read the Media Release.

Before and After photo of low-growing tree branches and excess vegetation that were cut away from the lower portion of the trees to create a separation between the tree canopy and ground fuels.

GOALS FOR THIS PROJECT:

  • Trim woody vegetation and clear grasses and weeds along the roadside to enhance safety and visibility.
  • Remove dead or dying woody debris to reduce fire risk and improve overall roadway conditions.

Project Site
This project will treat seven 3 roads along the evacuation route. These include Altamont Road, Briones Way, and Via Ventana Way. The West end of the project is located at the intersection of Altamont and Page Mill Road (37.3652715, -122.1673945) and the East end of the project is located at the intersection of Altamont and Moody Road (37.3576996, -122.1342681).

This project will treat the following roads:

  • Altamont Road: from Page Mill Road to Moody Road. Approximately 2.2 linear miles, 4.4 treated miles.
  • Briones Way: From Altamont Road to Via Ventana Way. Approximately 0.3 linear miles, 0.6 treated miles
  • Via Ventana Way: From Briones Way to Page Mill Road. Approximately 0.3 linear miles, 0.6 treated miles.

Total treated area: 2.8 linear miles, 5.6 treated miles.

Submission Instructions – Ways to confirm your participation:

Participation is voluntary; please follow the steps below to join this project.

1. Fill out, sign, and submit the enclosed Right of Entry Permit (ROE) by May 22nd

    • Complete, sign, and mail the paper copy of the ROE, using the self-addressed, stamped envelope, also enclosed to:
      Santa Clara County FireSafe Council
      Attn: Altamont       Evacuation Route
      14380 Saratoga Avenue
      Saratoga, CA 95070-5953

OR

Sign and scan the ROE and email to Barbara Gonzalez at: bgonzalez@sccfiresafe.org 

OR

Download an electronic copy of the ROE, sign via certified electronic signature, which includes time and date stamp, and return via email to Barbara Gonzalez at: bgonzalez@sccfiresafe.org

 

2. If you request, a representative will be available to meet with you at a mutually convenient time to identify and explain the removal of the brush, grasses, tree limbs, and vegetation hazards on your property.

3. To learn more visit the LAHCFD project page