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New to Dublin or Pleasanton? Welcome home! 🎉

Moving to a new city is exciting, but getting settled can also mean figuring out a long list of phone numbers, utilities, services, and local resources. Whether you’ve just purchased a home, are relocating to the area, or are considering making Dublin or Pleasanton your next home, having the right contacts in one place can make the transition much easier.

Here’s a handy local resource guide to help you get started.

📞 EMERGENCY & SAFETY

🚨 Emergency — Police, Fire & Medical

911

For emergencies requiring immediate police, fire, or medical assistance, always call 911.

👮 Non-Emergency Police

Dublin Police Services
📞 925-833-6670

Pleasanton Police Department
📞 925-931-5100

For situations that are not emergencies but still require police assistance, use the appropriate non-emergency number.

🔥 Fire & Medical — Non-Emergency

For fire department information or non-emergency services, contact your local fire agency.

Alameda County Fire Department
📞 925-833-3473

💧 WATER & UTILITIES

One of the first things you’ll want to do after moving is make sure your utilities are transferred or established in your name.

💦 Zone 7 Water Agency

Zone 7 provides wholesale water and manages important water resources throughout the Tri-Valley.

🌐 zone7water.com

🚰 Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD)

DSRSD provides water and wastewater services to much of Dublin and surrounding communities.

📞 925-828-0515

🌐 dsrsd.com

💧 City of Pleasanton Utilities

Pleasanton residents should check the City of Pleasanton’s utility information for water, sewer, garbage, and related services.

🌐 cityofpleasantonca.gov

🗑️ GARBAGE, RECYCLING & ORGANIC WASTE

♻️ Pleasanton Garbage Service

For garbage, recycling, and organics collection in Pleasanton:

📞 925-846-2042

🌐 pleasantongarbageservice.com

♻️ Dublin Garbage & Recycling

Dublin residents should check the City of Dublin's current waste-services information for collection schedules, recycling, bulky-item pickup, and other services.

🌐 dublin.ca.gov

⚡ ELECTRICITY & GAS

⚡ PG&E

For electricity and natural gas service, account transfers, outages, billing, or starting service:

📞 1-877-238-0092

🌐 pge.com

💡 Tip: When purchasing a home, contact your utility providers before your closing date so services can be transferred or established without interruption.

🏠 HOME SERVICES YOU MAY NEED

Once you become a homeowner, you’ll quickly discover that having a few trusted service professionals on hand is extremely helpful.

Consider keeping contact information for:

🔧 Plumber
❄️ HVAC company
⚡ Electrician
🏠 Roofing contractor
🌳 Landscaper/gardener
🧹 House cleaner
🐜 Pest control
🔑 Locksmith
🚪 Garage door repair
🛠️ Handyman
🌊 Water/sewer service

Pro tip: Don't wait until something breaks to look for a service provider. Ask your Realtor, neighbors, HOA, or local community groups for recommendations before you need one.

🏫 SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

If you have children, school information will likely be one of your top priorities.

🎓 Dublin Unified School District

🌐 dublinusd.org

🎓 Pleasanton Unified School District

🌐 pleasantonusd.net

School boundaries can vary by address, so always verify the assigned school for a specific property directly with the school district.

🏥 HEALTHCARE

It's also a good idea to identify nearby medical facilities, urgent care centers, pharmacies, and your preferred primary-care provider after moving.

For emergencies, always call 911.

For non-emergency medical needs, contact your health insurance provider or local healthcare system for participating providers and locations.

🏛️ CITY SERVICES

🌳 City of Dublin

For information about permits, parks, recreation, community events, utilities, public works, and other city services:

🌐 dublin.ca.gov

🌳 City of Pleasanton

For city services, permits, parks, recreation, community programs, public works, and more:

🌐 cityofpleasantonca.gov

📦 MOVING & SETTLING IN

Once you're unpacked, don't forget to update:

✅ DMV address
✅ USPS mail forwarding
✅ Banks and credit cards
✅ Insurance companies
✅ Employer
✅ Schools
✅ Voter registration
✅ Medical and dental offices
✅ Online shopping accounts
✅ Subscriptions and memberships

YOUR LOCAL REALTOR CAN HELP

Moving to a new community involves much more than finding the right house. It's about learning the area, understanding the neighborhoods, finding local services, and feeling comfortable in your new community.

If you're new to Dublin or Pleasanton, don't hesitate to ask your Realtor for local recommendations and resources. A good local Realtor can be a valuable resource even after the keys are handed over.

Thinking about buying or selling in Dublin, Pleasanton, or the surrounding Tri-Valley?

📞 Kim Deol | INTERO
DRE #01458721
📱 510-760-0970
📧 kimdeol@gmail.com
🌐 kimdeol.com

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