​Environmental Health is a Division of County of Placer Health & Human Services. Environmental Health specialists regularly monitor and inspect the below for health and safety standards:

• Restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, convenience stores, caterers and food vendors at community events
• Public swimming pools, spas and body art facilities
• Landfills, transfer stations, and facilities storing waste tires
• Gas stations, vehicle repair shops and other commercial facilities that store and dispose of hazardous materials like oil, gasoline and diesel
• Water well installations
• Septic system installations
• Contaminated site clean ups
• Small public water suppliers

Environmental Health also responds to and investigates incidents and complaints regarding:

• Chemical spills
• Food poisoning - For food poisoning complaints please call Environmental Health directly at 530-745-2300. Be prepared to provide a three day food history.
• Garbage
• Public pools or spas
• Restaurants and other food facilities
• Se…

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CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries.

With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets.

Apply for CalFresh

Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social service office.

ebtEDGE

The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools. It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser.

Web pages

• Home - https://calfresh.dss.ca.gov/food/
• Human Services Contact Staff - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=88
• EBT Online - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online
• ebtEDGE - www.ebt.ca.gov
• How to request Supplemental Disaster Benefits - www.getcalfresh.org/replace
• Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalW…

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The American Red Cross Gold Country Region has two chapters:

• Northern California Chapter - serving a vast area of Northern California, including Nevada County
• Sierra-Delta Chapter - serving Placer County and the counties of Yolo, Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Alpine, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne

The American Red Cross California Gold Country Region (including Northern CA and Sierra-Delta chapters) has the following resources available for people affected by wildfires.

Evacuation Points and Shelters

• Find an updated national list of sites here.  

Red Cross Disaster Health Services

• 24-Hour Hotline: 669-444-0776

Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services

• 24-Hour Hotline: 571-535-1661
  
  

Web pages

• Home - http://www.redcross.org
• Evacuation Points and Shelters - http://www.redcross.org/shelter

Finding Loved Ones After A Disaster

When people are in American Red Cross (ARC) care at shelters, ARC observes strict confidentiality, so will not release names of clients.

• Tips for finding loved ones
  
  

Web pages

• Home - http://www.redcross.org/ca/sacramento
• Tips for Finding Loved Ones - https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/contact-and-locate-loved-ones.html

People who are mandatorily evacuated due to wildfire or other disasters may have homeowners' or renters' insurance coverage to help with evacuation and relocation costs, even if their homes are not damaged or destroyed.

Additional Living Expense coverage, known as ALE, typically includes:

• Food and housing costs
• Furniture rental, relocation and storage
• And extra transportation expenses

Who to Contact:
Residents who have been evacuated should contact their insurance agent and/or the California Department of Insurance to find out what their renter's or homeowners' policy covers and other resources that may be available to them while the mandatory evacuation orders are in place. Evacuees are urged to contact their insurance company to verify their ALE coverage provision and limits and learn about requirements to use the coverage.

Receipts and Documentation:
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The Cal Fire Statewide Fire Map & Incident Information Center can be found here.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2021/

California Department Of Insurance has a Senate Bill 824 (2018) that requires a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies canceling or non-renewing residential insurance policies in certain areas within or adjacent to a fire perimeter after a declared state of emergency is issued by the Governor. https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/MandatoryOneYearMoratoriumNonRenewals.cfm

If you receive a Notice of Cancellation or Non-Renewal after a declared state of emergency:
If you received a notice of cancellation or non-renewal after the declared state of emergency that relates to the fire associated with your Zip Code, and the reason for the cancellation or non-renewal relates to wildfire risk, you should:

1. Contact your insurance company to seek a reinstatement of the policy.
2. If your insurer refuses, you are encouraged to contact us and file a Request for Assistance at http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/101-help/index.cfm.

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Contact your insurance provider. If you are a resident affected by a wildfire you should contact your insurance agent first, before removing anything or beginning any clean-up on your property. Cleaning up prior to contacting your insurance company could result in a loss of insurance claims. Please work with your agent, insurer claims adjuster, and insurer with a goal of achieving a settlement that you believe is fair and consistent with your coverage.

If you have a question about your insurance or a dispute with your insurer, please call the California Department of Insurance (CDI) at 1-800-927-4357.

Web pages

• Home  - www.insurance.ca.gov
• CDI - Wildfire Insurance Resources - http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/WildfireResources.cfm
• CDI’s list of Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants - http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/TopTenTips_WildfireClaimants.cfm

Arson-caused Fire Suspicions

Contact Cal Fire's Law Enforcement Officers. Preventing fires is a vital part of Cal Fire's mission. If you suspect an arson-caused fire call Cal Fire's Arson Hotline at 1-800-468-4408 with information about suspicious fires. You can remain anonymous.

What to Expect After a Wildfire

Cal Fire offers information on Cal Fire's Ready for Wildfire: After a Wildfire webpage.

Returning Home

Cal Fire offers post wildfire resources, including safety tips, on Cal Fire's Ready for Wildfire: Returning Home webpage.

Cal Fire's Returning Home After a Wildfire Checklist (PDF document) is available here.

Rebuilding

Visit Cal Fire's Ready for Wildfire: Rebuilding webpage here. Information includes what to do before cleaning up following a wildfire, and key considerations for determining which approach to use (such as a government-run debris removal program).

Who Can Help

Cal Fire's Ready for Wildfire: Who Can Help webpage includes information and links to federal, state, and non-gov…

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CAL FIRE’s Returning Veterans: Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service (R.V.E.T.S.) Program assists veterans, service members, and their families with integration and transition into service with the Department.

For information on how to navigate the State of California civil service system and the benefits afforded to those who have served and/or are serving in the U.S. Armed Services, you can visit the Department’s R.V.E.T.S. page or contact the R.V.E.T.S. Hotline.


Web pages

• Home - http://www.fire.ca.gov/
• R.V.E.T.S. -  https://www.fire.ca.gov/about/programs/rvets