Tahoe City Public Utility District's Parks and Recreation division provides information on parks, beaches, recreation programs and classes.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tcpud.org/

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will begin the process to add a new area code to the area currently served by the 530 area code, as the 530 area code is expected to be depleted of prefixes by September 2025.

The new area code will be introduced on top of the 530 area code using the overlay method. Overlay means that people with existing 530 area code phone numbers will keep those. Any new numbers would be given the new area code thus "overlaying" the existing numbers. Rather than having regions split geographically for assigning new area codes, old and new area codes will be intermixed throughout the service area. The new area code to overlay the 530 area codes is 837.

The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) will be filing an application with the CPUC on behalf of the telecommunications industry to request the CPUC approve an overlay area code for the 530 area code region to provider additional numbering resources for the region.

The 530 area code serv…

California Connect, also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), is funded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and is a public purpose program that provides communications equipment and services to persons with disabilities. The program’s accessible products and services are fully subsidized, removing financial barriers.

Equipment is available for people who have difficulty:

• Hearing
• Seeing
• Moving
• Speaking
• Learning or remembering

California Relay Service can connect TTY users to non-TTY users.

There are free trainings on how to make a smartphone work better for people with disabilities.

To be eligible, you must be certified as having a permanent or temporary disability and you also must:

• Live in California
• Have access to telephone service
  • You must have access to either cell phone or land line service to participate in the program.

Web pages

• Home - https://caconnect.org/
• Apply - https://apply.caconnect.org/
• Find equipment - https://caconnect.org/e…

Liberty offers information regarding power outages.

Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events

​To protect customers and communities from the risk of wildfire, Liberty will temporarily turn off power when weather conditions present an increased fire risk. Power outages might be prolonged, lasting several days. In partnership with fire weather experts, Liberty monitors real-time weather data and forecasts and regularly tests fuel moisture during the fire season. If it is determined that the forecasted conditions meet or exceed safety thresholds, Liberty will initiate a PSPS.

PSPS Alerts

In the event that a PSPS is a possibility, Liberty will attempt to contact customers through calls, texts and emails, using contact information on file. Call 800-782-2506 to update your account's contact information. An online account can be created through Liberty's website. If you have any difficulty registering your account, please call Customer Care at 800-782-2506 for assistance.

Life-Sustaining Medic…

Liberty provides electric distribution services to customers in the Lake Tahoe region of California, serving the counties of Mono, Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, Sierra, and Plumas.

Programs and services include:

• Electricity service for residential and business customers
• Financial assistance programs for qualifying customers
• Energy efficiency and conservation programs
• Walk-in customer service center in South Lake Tahoe

Downed wires:

Downed wires are a serious hazard. If a downed wire is seen:

• Call 911 immediately
• Then call Liberty at 844-245-6868 to report the wire

Web pages

• Home - https://libertyutilities.com
• Electricity Payment Assistance Plans - https://california.libertyutilities.com/north-lake-tahoe/residential/my-account/my-bill/electric-financial-programs.html

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) serves as a Program Administrator for California’s statewide Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), which provides financial support for installing energy storage systems in residential homes.

Services include:

• Financial incentives for qualifying customers installing battery storage systems
• SGIP Equity Resiliency incentive covering full installation costs for eligible customers
• Priority support for Medical Baseline customers living in High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD)
• Participation in the SGIP Financial Assistance Pilot, which removes upfront costs for approved households
• Education and outreach efforts to expand program access

Additional notes:

SGIP is administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). PG&E's pilot programs and incentives are designed to reduce barriers for medically vulnerable and wildfire-prone households.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.pge.com/ 
• Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) -&nb…

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) provides electric and natural gas services for most of Nevada and Placer counties.

Utility services include connection and disconnection support, outage reporting, and emergency response for gas or electrical hazards.

Services include:

• Electric and natural gas utility service for residential and commercial customers
• 24/7 response for electric and gas emergencies, including outages and potential gas leaks
• Service connection and disconnection support for new or existing customers
• Automated outage reporting and safety alerts via phone or online account

Additional notes:

In the event of a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Examples include:

• Downed power lines
• Smell of natural gas or propane
• Any situation involving possible fire or injury

Never touch a downed power line. Assume it is live and extremely dangerous. Keep people and animals away. Call 9-1-1 first, then notify the utility provider.

Utility Providers by Area:

Most of Nevada & Pl…

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) operates a Geographic Zones Map to help communities understand local wildfire risks and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) protocols.

The program is informed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) High Fire Threat Map. 

In Nevada and Placer Counties, PG&E designates service areas under Zone 5, indicating elevated wildfire threat levels.

Services include

• Zone-based maps for PG&E service areas
• Identification of areas subject to PSPS due to wildfire risk

Additional notes

Maps are updated in coordination with state-level fire safety authorities. Zone designations help residents prepare for outages and understand regional fire risk levels.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.pge.com/en/outages-and-safety/safety/wildfire-preparedness-support/weather-and-fire-detection.html 
• California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) High Fire Threat Map - https://files.cpuc.ca.gov/Safety/fire-threat_map/Version%201/P…

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) provides a High Fire Threat District (HFTD) map to identify areas with elevated or extreme wildfire risks. 

This map is used by utility companies, such as PG&E, to determine eligibility for certain safety programs, including portable backup battery programs.

About the Map:

The CPUC High Fire-Threat District Map includes three fire-threat areas:

• Zone 1: Tier 1 High-Hazard Zones (HHZs) identified by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and CAL FIRE. These zones are near communities, roads, and utility lines and pose a direct threat to public safety.
• Tier 2: Areas with elevated wildfire risk from overhead utility power lines and facilities.
• Tier 3: Areas with extreme wildfire risk, where the highest likelihood of fire initiation and growth exists. This tier requires the most stringent utility regulations to reduce fire risks.

Most of Nevada County and Placer County are designated as Tier 2 or Tier …

The California Public Utilities Commission provides a guide to 3-digit N11 phone numbers used across California for a variety of public services. 

Each number is administered by specific agencies or service providers and serves a distinct purpose.

• 211 - Community information and referral services. 211 service is provided by local community-based or government organizations that are authorized by the CPUC to use the 211 code to provide information and referrals to health and human services.
• 311 - Non-emergency governmental services. 311 service is administered by municipal governments.
• 411 - Local Directory Assistance. 411 directory assistance is provided by individual telecommunications service providers or independent providers.
• 511 - Traffic and Transportation information. The California Highway Patrol, California Department of Transportation, and local transportation agencies oversee 511 operations.
• 611 - General Customer Service. 611 service is pr…