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San Francisco, CA OPSEC & Personal Safety Update

As of Feb 15, 2026, 12:21 AM

This opsec & personal safety update for San Francisco, CA covers the last 48 hours of cited sources compiled in the Genesis Signals report. Country risk level is low, with Crime as the top risk driver. The report logs 5 incidents across crime, terrorism, traffic, and health in the last 48 hours. Cited sources include ABC7 Bay Area — Canadian curler at Olympics insists he's no cheat, accuses Swedish team of 'premeditated' attack (2026-02-14), KRON4 Bay Area — Valentine's Day shooting in San Francisco; 1 hospitalized (2026-02-14), SFist San Francisco — Day Around the Bay: MC Hammer Jumps Aboard Honorary Black History Month Cable Car (2026-02-14), and KRON4 Bay Area — Teens arrested in attempted murder case in Redwood City (2026-02-14). Recommended actions include Monitor local news and official SFPD/KRON/SFist updates for area-specific safety alerts (shootings and arrests reported). and Expect heavy rain Feb 15–17; pack waterproof outerwear and plan extra travel time for public transit..

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San Francisco, CA travel advisory
travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states
Emergency contacts
General: 911 | Police: 911 | Ambulance: 911 | Fire: 911

Operational guidance

Personal safety

Stay in well-lit, populated areas at night; travel in groups when possible and keep your phone accessible.

Digital safety

Keep devices charged, enable device passcodes, and avoid showing travel documents or valuables in public.

Planning

Monitor local news and transit providers for updates; build extra time into schedules during periods of heavy rain.

Situational awareness

Know the location of where you are staying relative to recent incidents and identify alternative routes before heading out.

Situation-specific guidance

Avoid late-night walking in recent shooting areas
Avoid walking alone late at night near Polk Street and the Ocean Beach area where shootings were reported; favor well-lit main streets and rideshare or public transit when available.

FAQ

What is the country risk level for San Francisco, CA?

Country risk level is low, with Crime as the top risk driver.

How many incidents were recorded in the last 48 hours?

5 incidents were recorded across categories in the last 48 hours.

Where can travelers find official guidance for San Francisco, CA?

Review the official travel advisory source referenced in the report: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states.

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