Community Engagement & Prevention - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/family-support-engagement/

The Community Engagement, Prevention and Family Support program is a resource hub for both families and individuals, connecting community members with the help they need. All services are free and available in English and Spanish.

Services include:

• Professional advocacy and case management
• Government benefit application assistance (medical, CalFresh, LiHeap, CalWorks)
• Healthcare enrollment assistance (MediCal, MediCare & Covered California)
• Healthcare navigation (referrals)
• Housing search & retention services
• Emergency hunger relief
• Financial coaching
• Moms' Cafe - Virtual Moms' Cafe for families with children. This virtual meeting is for socializing with other mothers. Nurses from Placer County Public Health will be available to answer questions. The virtual moms' cafe will also include special presentations. Available in English and Spanish.
• Parents' Cafe - Virtual P…

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Community Resource Centers are opened by PG&E when there is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Services available may include: restrooms, bottled water, electronic device charging. Hours may vary, but in the past have been 8am until 8 or 10pm.

CRCs for each PSPS event - and the hours and services at each location - are posted here: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/

A general PG&E outage map is here (does not have info specific to PSPS events): https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/

Community Resource Centers are opened by PG&E during a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

Services available may include: 

• Restrooms
• Bottled water
• Electronic device charging

Hours may vary, but in the past have been 8:00 am until 8:00 pm or 10:00 pm.

Websites:

• Contact Us (PGE&) - https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/customer-service/help/contact-pge-landing/contact-us.page?WT.pgeac=ContactUsFooter
• CRCs open for each PSPS event - including hours and services at each location - https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/

The Contractors State License Board protects consumers by regulating the construction industry through policies that promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction.

Consumers can find information on the following topics at this CSLB web page: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumer.aspx

• License Check
• Find My Licensed Contractor
• Hire a Contractor
• 10 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
• File a Complaint
• Going Solar
• Disaster Help Center
• Owner-Builder Overview
• Report Unlicensed Activity
• CSLB’s Most Wanted
• Laws and Regulations that May Affect You
• Understanding Mechanics Liens
• Small Claims Court
• Civil Judgments
• CSLB Videos

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, is responsible for the following:

• Protection and improvement of the health and safety of working men and women in California
• Protection and improvement of the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways
• Setting and enforcing standards
• Providing outreach, education, and assistance
• Issuing permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and approvals

Contact Cal/OSHA - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Contactus.html
(Cal/OSHA Branches, Cal/OSHA Units, and Cal/OSHA Headquarters contact information)

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COVID-19 Resources

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/

Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread in the community. Cal/OSHA has posted resources to help employers …

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NOAA/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Weather watch/warning/advisory definitions This information can help with emergency preparedness. In addition to web links below, the National Weather Service Sacramento office can be reached 24/7 at 916-979-3051.

SOME KEY ONES IN NEVADA COUNTY (fire, heat, flooding):

FIRE
The National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings & Fire Weather Watches to alert fire departments of the onset, or possible onset, of critical weather and dry conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity.

• A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours.
• A Fire Weather Watch is issued when weather conditions could exist in the next 12-72 hours.

A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. A Fire Weather Watch is one level below a Red Fl…

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ACRC provides lifelong services for people with developmental disabilities.

Services:

• Assessment diagnosis and evaluation
• Early intervention services for at-risk infants and their families, serving children from 0 to 3 years of age who have developmental delay, who are at risk for developmental delay, or have developmental disabilities.
• Genetic counseling
• Service coordination (case management)
• Information and referral
• Individual program planning
• Residential care
• Out-of-home placement and follow-up
• Consultation to public and private agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities
• Clients of Alta California Regional Center may be eligible to participate in programs at the Neighborhood Center of the Arts. NCA offers a studio program and gallery display for adult artists with developmental disabilities. NCA is funded through Alta California Regional Center therefore, each participant must be a consumer of Alta to attend program. The adult development program is designed to …

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The Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program (DDAR) a joint effort with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and PG&E to support people with disabilities and older adults before, during, and after a PSPS event.

The program enables qualified customers who use electrical medical devices to access backup portable batteries through a grant, lease-to-own or the FreedomTech low-interest financial loan program.

Transportation resources, lodging and food options are also provided through an online application process to qualified customers. CFILC administers all aspects of the program. 

Web pages

• Home - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/
• PSPS resources - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/public-safety-power-shutoffs/
• FreedomTech - https://freedomtech.org/

Placer Alerts uses Everbridge, a community notification system, to inform residents in Placer, Sacramento, and/or Yolo counties of emergency events and other important public safety information.

Also known as the Regional Mass Notification System, Placer Alerts provides info from Auburn Police Department, Lincoln Police Department, Placer County Sheriff's Office, Rocklin Police Department, Roseville Police Department, and the Placer County Office of Emergency Services.

Sign up for Placer Alerts online. You can download the Everbridge mobile app to receive notifications through your smartphone. It also includes a map where you can search for current alerts in your vicinity.

About evacuation zones

• Placer County creates evacuation zones in response to specific incidents to help precisely manage evacuations. There are no established evacuation zones.
• Nevada County has established evacuation zones. Alerts are sent to evacuation zones that are affected by an incident. To find you evacuation zone…

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Tahoe Alerts (aka TahoeAlerts) is an interactive web map that allows residents and visitors in all counties surrounding Lake Tahoe to find out which county they are in and which emergency alert system to sign up for.

People can enter an address, click on the map, or click “Use current location” to find out. California counties are Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine. State of Nevada counties are Douglas, Carson City, and Washoe.

211 Connecting Point serves Nevada and Placer Counties. Nevada County uses CodeRed and Placer County uses Placer Alerts/Everbridge. The TahoeAlerts website will direct people to the appropriate emergency alert system for their location.

About evacuation zones

• Nevada County has established evacuation zones. Alerts are sent to evacuation zones that are affected by an incident. To find you evacuation zone number, enter address at Genasys Protect.
  
• Placer County creates evacuation zones in response to specific incidents to help precisely manage evacuations. There are …

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