Hot, Cold & Under Control
Winter Holiday Potpourri
EHS Acronyms
O County, Our County
Ghost of EHS Past (& Present)
100

The only allowed substance in storm drains.

What is rainwater? 

100

This jolly old saint is known for delivering gifts to good little children around the world. 

Who is Santa

100

This is what HHW stands for.

What is Household Hazardous Waste? 

100

This city holds the seat of San Mateo County. 

What is Redwood City? 

100

This employee is the most recently-promoted supervisor in EHS. 
 

Who is Pat Ledesma? 

200

The maximum amount of time you can leave your holiday dishes out for second helpings before they should go in the trash.

What is four hours? 

200

This horned holiday figure from Alpine folklore is known for punishing naughty children as a foil to St. Nicholas.

Who is Krampus?

200

This is what CUPA stands for.

What is the Certified Unified Program Agency?

200

This county-wide questionnaire, sent to staff in January, is integral to ensuring that leadership is receiving honest feedback about working conditions within each department, as well as how well staff feels their leadership is communicating departmental goals and strategies.

What is the annual Employee Engagement Survey?

200

This employee is known for their excellent baking contributions, and came out of retirement to assist with administrative tasks.

Who is Teresita Larcina? 

300

Your holiday bird should always be cooked to this temperature.

What is 165 degrees Farenheit?

300

This ancient Winter festival that predates Christmas featured feasting, gift-giving, and the burning of a log. 

What is Yuletide? 

300

This is what DART stands for.

What is the Disaster Assessment & Response Team?

300

This California water system provides most of the water supply for residents of San Mateo County.

What is Hetch-Hetchy? 

300

This former employee trekked through Patagonia and Antarctica shortly before their retirement. 

Who is Sabrina Mih?

400

The minimum hot water temperature used for handwashing alternative sink set up at Temporary Events. 

What is 100 degrees Farenheit?

400

These two holidays both have a tradition that involves the lighting of seven candles.

What are Hannukah and Kwanzaa? 

400

This is what EHART stands for.

What is the Environmental Health Administrative Resource Team?

400

The Carolands Chateau, a 46,000 square foot Gilded-Age mansion, is located in this city.

Where is Hillsborough?

400

This retired employee was instrumental in passing the current body art legislation in San Mateo County. 

Who is Bernardo Patino?

500

The maximum amount of liquid waste accepted per residential appointment at Tower Road. 

What is 10 gallons?

500

This traditional Chinese Winter festival is observed on the December Solstice, and celebrates the concepts of balance and harmony. 

What is Dongzhi?

500

This is what SWRCB stands for.

What is the State Water Resource Control Board?

500

This mountain range is home to Long Ridge, the highest point in San Mateo County.

What are the Santa Cruz Mountains? 

500

These are the names of the 4 Deputy Directors that EHS has had since the job title was created.

Who are Waymond Wong, Charles Ice, Sandra Estrin, and Lorraine Lew-White?