As City Faces Historic Budget Deficit, Fund Launches With $37.5 Million in Initial Private Funding Commitments. Mayor Lurie’s Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance—Passed 10-1 by Board of Supervisors—Unlocked Path to Leveraging Private Funds to Tackle Behavioral Health and Homelessness Crisis
The Interfaith Winter Shelter Program will rotate between five different locations across San Francisco, providing additional beds and meals for people experiencing homelessness beginning today throughout the winter season
Since the 1989 earthquake, San Francisco has invested more than $20 billion in seismically retrofitting City-owned infrastructure and buildings and implemented retrofit programs that have improved the safety for thousands of residents and buildings citywide
Quarterly tent count found 242 tents and structures on City streets after encampment teams help over 950 people into shelter from encampments since the start of 2024
Residents should stay informed on safety hazards and know what incidents are considered reportable emergencies during tomorrow’s celebrations, which include the San Francisco’s landmark fireworks show along the waterfront
The multi-agency Drug Market Agency Coordination Center (DMACC) launched by Mayor Breed in May 2023 and led by the SFPD has yielded significant results targeting open-air drug markets
On Tuesday, May 21st, Mayor London N. Breed joined Mary Ellen Carroll, Executive Director of the Department of Emergency Management and other City leaders to honor San Francisco Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers during the 2024 San Francisco EMS Awards.
Quarterly tent count reveals 41% reduction in tents and structures since July.
2024 has the lowest average tent count rate of any year since the City started quarterly counts.
The new 911 Dispatch Center - completed on time and on budget - includes more workstations, a new training room, updated break room, and elevated supervisor workspace