211 Connecting Point can text community members information on resources as follows:

I&R (Information and Referral) to resources nearby to meet your needs. Live agents are available Monday-Friday 8:30 am-6:30 pm.

• To begin your conversation in English or Espanol, text your zip code to 898211

Placer County resources
For occasional alerts (1-2 times a week) on resources only available in Placer County

• In English, text gethelpplacer to 898211
• In Espanol, text ayudacomunitaria to 898211

Non-emergency disaster info (not active at this time)

• 211 may provide information on how to sign up for non-emergency text message updates in the event of a disaster (not active at this time)

Standard msg and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt-out, Text HELP for technical assistance. For terms and conditions for texting with 898211, please visit: https://educationalmessageservices.com/policies/
 

211 Connecting Point web page for winter weather resources for Nevada and Placer counties. https://211connectingpoint.org/winter-weather-resources/
 

If you are having a life-threatening emergency call 9-1-1. For example, if you have lost power to essential life-sustaining medical devices and do not have backup power for them.

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

FREED works with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and PG&E to support people with disabilities and older adults during the activation of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event or other emergency. The goal is to enable them to remain safe while independent in their residences and communities. Funding for some services below is ONLY for PSPS events and does NOT include generators.

FREED is available to possibly assist in 4 major ways:

MEDICAL BASELINE ENROLLMENT - FREED can help clients enroll in the PG&E Medical Baseline Program. This is not an income-based program. If you or someone in your community requires the use of a medical or life support device due to a disability or health condition, we can help you a… [read more]

Assists county healthcare organizations and other community groups in preparing and planning for emergencies.

The Grass Valley Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials first response, fire prevention and safety education, fire investigation, fire code inspection, plan review and pre-construction consultation services.

City of Grass Valley Emergency Preparedness Guide is here:
https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/emergency_prep_brochure_2019_grs_v.5.pdf?1582814072

 

Ophir Hill Fire Protection District provides fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials incident response, and fire prevention information. The Ophir Hill Fire Protection District covers a 9 square mile area.

The Rough and Ready Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency rescue services and sand bags in times of floods.
 

The Peardale-Chicago Park Fire Protection District provides fire suppression services, emergency medical response and public assistance from stations in Chicago Park and Peardale.

Serves the communities of Peardale, Chicago Park and You Bet/Red Dog. Emergency services are also provided to three campgrounds on Rollins Lake: Orchard Springs, Greenhorn and Peninsula.

 

Provides fire protection, paramedics and emergency ambulance rescue, residential fire and life inspections, fire information and safety presentations, fire education to the public, and a firefighter intern program for students considering a career in the Fire Services. 

The district operates three fire stations, two of which are staffed twenty-four hours a day with a minimum of two personnel. The third station relies on off-duty personnel for staffing.

Placer County Office of Emergency Services (OES), in cooperation with local cities, special districts, and fire and law enforcement agencies, provides emergency management services. During an active incident that requires emergency sheltering, such as a fire or a flood, OES secures resources necessary for first responders to protect the community.

OES focuses on:

• Preparedness
  • Preparedness is all about pre-planning and education. OES prepares emergency and contingency plans, ranging from evacuation plans to emergency operations plans.
  • Training
    • Office of Emergency Services staff attend trainings throughout the year, keeping our knowledge and skills current. OES also plans and organizes trainings and exercises involving Placer County and local, state, federal and regional agencies. People perform like they train, so training is a crucial aspect of preparedness. OES also writes and updates county emergency plans.
• Response
  • OES…

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