The PARTNERS Family Resource Center (FRC) engages and partners with families, educators, and the community to better support children's development, create connections, and increase access to local resources for families in Western Nevada County.

NOTE: The FRC does NOT have any housing resources and does NOT have any gift cards, gas cards, etc.

Here are things the FRC does offer:

• Provides parenting classes, tutoring services for school-age children, English as a Second Language classes, activities for both parents and children. Playgroup for toddlers and guardians.
• Provides information and referrals to many community resources for children and families in both English and Spanish. Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) sessions for individuals, families and children (crisis prevention, client centered).
• Provides referrals to programs that offer child car seat information. 
• Offers enrollment assistance for Medi-Cal applications.
• Additional Resources
  • Diaper Project (free diapers…

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Everbridge is a community notification system to alert residents in Placer, Sacramento, and/or Yolo counties of emergency events and other important public safety information. Each county has an associated website:

Placer: www.placer-alert.org
Sacramento: www.sacramento-alert.org
Yolo: www.yolo-alert.org


WHO ISSUES THE ALERTS?

Placer Alerts is powered by Everbridge. The Regional Mass Notification System (Placer Alerts) provides messaging 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.

PLACER ALERTS

SIGN UP for Placer Alerts online at www.placer-alert.org

Or text your zip code, followed by a second text with the word "resume" to 88911 (This applies to new or existing subscribers. You will begin receiving Placer Alerts to your phone based on your zip code.)

APP NOTIFICATIONS

You can download the Everbridge mobile app to receive notifi… [read more]

Returning Home
All of the following information is provided by Placer County and is also available on the Returning Home webpage.

Health and Safety Precautions for Re-entry and Debris Removal After Fire
If you visit your property to collect belongings and mementos, please familiarize yourself with the information below. It contains important details about the hazards of entering a fire-impacted area. Hazard Advisory

Debris & Hazardous Waste
Fire damage can create significant health and safety hazards that may be present at individual properties. It is recommended that structure ash is not disturbed due to potential exposure to toxic materials. If you choose to visit your property, please consider the following:

• Wear sturdy shoes (steel toes and shanks are recommended) and clothing
• Hazardous chemicals and conditions may be present
• Inspect propane tanks for visible damage before turning on
• Cover all clothing when in proximity to ash. Wear gloves, long-sleeved shirts, and l…

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State and Federal Assistance
All of the following information is provided by Placer County and is also available on the State and Federal Assistance webpage.

FEMA Advisory
FEMA encourages survivors to watch for and report any suspicious activity. Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud, scams and identity theft. Please view the document linked below for more information.  

FEMA Advisory: Potential Fraud and Scams - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/55152

FEMA’s individual assistance program provides grants and other support programs to help eligible survivors that may include rent, home repair, home replacement, and other disaster-related needs such as childcare, medical, and dental expenses.

Residents are encouraged to contact their insurance provider regarding their coverage as a first step in the recovery process. FEMA assistance can supplement losses denied by an insurance company,… [read more]

Social Services & Assistance
All of the following information is provided by Placer County and is also available on the Social Services & Assistance webpage.

Food

• Food Benefits & Resources Information (flyer) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QUecBMCPrmeD2piLCW48mWTWnl8PFG0h/view?usp=sharing
  • Includes info. on CalFresh Food, CalFresh Healthy Living, WIC (Women, Infants & Children), Placer Food Bank, and community partners with who you can apply for food benefits.
• Cal Fresh Replacement Benefit Information (flyer) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRnhz1N088sK65amMALsV2FmRdKY9WPo/view?usp=sharing
  • Replacement Benefit Application - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1taGWlTB6DlQzi4MRz0VSD9d8DDupkoO-/view?usp=sharing
• Application for Cal Fresh Benefits - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LgY_wlUeE8luFKMXy0VIas38a9_Q_qsU/view?usp=sharing
• Placer Food Bank Distribution Information & Schedule - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SGAQ_WXnRyZc5PT…

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Auburn Chamber of Commerce is collecting applications from those affected by the River Fire on the Placer County side. There are a lot of funds coming in and ACC wants to get the money to the people that need it.

If you were affected or if you know someone who was affected, (for example, anyone that was evacuated all the way to someone that lost everything) fill out a request form.

OR to donate, visit ACC's River Fire Donation page.

Websites:

• Auburn Chamber of Commerce - www.auburnchamber.net/
• Auburn Chamber of Commerce - Placer County River Fire Survivors Request Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1up-xp68C6Dd0ucaW5R9aLvsL1Ew0CSS7H79RRxuYiqFHsg/viewform
• Auburn Chamber of Commerce - River Fire Donations - https://www.auburnchamber.net/river-fire-donation

Placer Food Bank is dedicated to feeding the hungry through its network of partner agencies, educating the community about hunger, and advocating for hunger relief.

To see the most up-to-date food distribution schedule for each location, visit: https://placerfoodbank.org/get-food/

 Food distributions are provided through agencies in El Dorado, Nevada, and Placer counties. Placer Food Bank also hosts FREE Drive-Thru Food Distributions (formerly Free Farmers Markets).

Free Drive-Thru Food Distributions, offering non-perishable and perishable (fresh, seasonal California-grown produce) are available at the following locations:

• Cameron Park
• Colfax
• Foresthill
• Georgetown
• Lincoln
• Placerville
• Pollock Pines
• Rocklin
• Sheridan

Placer Community Gardens (PCG) is a program of Placer Food Bank designed to build grass-roots, community-oriented solutions to feeding and nourishing those in need. They connect individuals, community organizations and businesses, with local gardeners and farmers to gr… [read more]

Through United Policyholders' Roadmap to Recovery program, you can access free, trustworthy help navigating the process of returning to a wildfire damaged area, repairing and replacing damaged and destroyed property, and collecting all available insurance funds. See info here: uphelp.org/recovery/

Safer from Wildfires is an interagency partnership between Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the emergency response and readiness agencies in Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration to protect lives, homes, and businesses by reducing wildfire risk.

The program's “ground up” approach for wildfire resilience has three layers of protection — for the structure, the immediate surroundings, and the community — to prevent wildfire from catching and spreading to other homes and businesses in the neighborhood.

See flyer here: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/200-wrr/upload/Safer-from-Wildfires-one-pager.pdf

Regarding insurance rates

• Press release 2/25/22 - Commissioner Lara announces new regulations to improve wildfire safety and drive down cost of insurance - https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2022/release019-2022.cfm
• 2/10/22 - Insurers Currently Offering Discounts - http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/03-res/Insur…

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The Sierra Vista Community Center is located in downtown Colfax, California and serves the foothills of Placer and Nevada Counties.

Sierra Vista Center, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that is home to community service programs, activities, and classes for all age groups in the Colfax area.

Sierra Vista sponsors activities and rents our facility, which includes meeting space, a gymnasium, commercial kitchen, and ball field.

We are home to:

• Licensed commercial kitchen
• Weekly classes in art, dance, meditation, yoga, and more
• Monthly Flea Market & community food bank
• Community meetings
• Seasonal Farmers’ Markets
• Special events

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FOR EVERYONE:
Regular monthly distributions from Placer Food Bank will continue as usual for the Free Farmers Market at Sierra Vista Community Center. Drive-Thru only food distribution. Open to everyone.

• Location: Colfax Sierra Vista Community Center at 55 School St., Colfax, CA 95713
• Hours: 2nd Monday of each month …

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