2023 Northern California wildfire resources: Where to find county evacuation info, maps, alerts and more
Here is a county-by-county resources list to help you find public safety information and updates in the event of a wildfire in Northern California.
This guide includes links to the websites for county offices of emergency services, and law enforcement and fire agencies. It also includes where to sign up for county emergency alert notifications now and find maps that counties will use to share evacuation updates during fires.
One good rule of thumb during a wildfire is to check your county sheriff and office of emergency management's Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates.
Note: The list below is for statewide agencies and counties in KCRA 3's coverage area and other nearby counties.
Here are key websites that are important for all Californians during wildfire season.
- Cal Fire wildfire incidents: Cal Fire tracks its wildfire incidents here. You can sign up to receive text messages for Cal Fire updates on wildfires happening near your ZIP code here.
- Wildfires on federal land: Federal wildfire incidents are tracked here.
- Preparing for power outages: Ready.gov explains how to prepare for a power outage and what to do when returning from one here. Here is how to report track and report PG&E power outages.
- Keeping informed when you've lost power and cellphone service: How to find a National Weather Service radio station near you.
- Be prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans' QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here.
Here are county-by-county resources.
Sacramento County emergency information
- Sacramento County’s emergency and preparedness website
- Sacramento CountyOES on Facebook and Twitter
- Sacramento Ready website with emergency response tips
- Sign up for critical emergency alert notifications
- Fire departments in Sacramento County and fire districts.
Law enforcement agencies:
- Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Follow updates on Facebook and Twitter.
- Citrus Heights Police Department
- Elk Grove Police Department
- Folsom Police Department
- Galt Police Department
- Rancho Cordova Police DepartmentSacramento City Police Department
- Sacramento City Police Department
- California Highway Patrol
Yolo County emergency information
- Yolo County Office of Emergency Services
- Sign up for Yolo Alert for emergency notifications
- Servicios en Español
- Yolo County is working on a Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Learn more about communities at risk on the Yolo County Living with Wildfire website here.
- Fire protection districts in Yolo County
Law enforcement agencies:
- Yolo County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- City of Davis Police
- City of Woodland Police
- City of West Sacramento Police
- UC Davis PD
El Dorado County emergency information
- El Dorado County Emergency Services
- Sign up for El Dorado County Emergency Alerts
- The Community Emergency Response Team trains people in neighborhoods, schools and workplaces to take an active role in emergency management planning. Contact 530-621-5895 or click here for more information.
- Fire agencies in El Dorado County
Law enforcement agencies:
- El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- South Lake Tahoe Police Department
- California Highway Patrol
- Placerville Police Department
San Joaquin County emergency information
- San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services
- Sign up for the SJReady community notification system
- San Joaquin County neighborhood evacuation maps
- Fire departments in San Joaquin County
Law enforcement agencies:
- San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Stockton Police Department
- Lodi Police Department
- Manteca Police Department
- Tracy Police Department
- Escalon Police Department
- Ripon Police Department
- Lathrop Police Department
Stanislaus County emergency information
Law enforcement agencies:
- Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Stanislaus Regional 911
- California Highway Patrol - Modesto
- California State University - Stanislaus Police Department
- Ceres Police Department
- Hughson Police Services
- Patterson Police Services
- Riverbank Police Services
- Waterford Police Services
- Modesto Police Department
- Newman Police Department
- Oakdale Police Department
- Turlock Police Department
Amador County emergency Information
- Amador County Office of Emergency Services
- Sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications
- Amador County Fire Safe Council has information on community wildfire protection plans and more
- Fire agencies in Amador County
Law enforcement agencies:
- Amador County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook. If you want to make sure that your 911 call goes to the Amador County Sheriff’s Office, call 209-223-1235.
- City of Ione Police Department
- City of Jackson Police Department
- City of Sutter Creek Police Department
- California Highway Patrol, Amador Office
Tuolumne County emergency information
- Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services
- Sign up for the Tuolumne County Citizen Alert Notification System
- Tuolumne County Fire Department
- Here is a map that shows fire stations in the county.
- Community maps for helping with an evacuation plan
Law enforcement agencies:
- Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Sonora Police Department
Placer County emergency information
- ReadyPlacer
- Sign up for Placer Alert emergency notifications.
- Fire districts and agencies in Placer County. Here are fire agencies participating in a Red Flag awareness program.
- Placer County wildfire resources website
- See Placer County’s community wildfire protection plan and learn about the Fire Safe Alliance.
Law enforcement agencies:
- Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Auburn Police Department
- Lincoln Police Department
- Rocklin Police Department
- Roseville Police Department
Calaveras County emergency information
- Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services
- Sign up for the Calaveras Alert emergency notification program
- Calaveras County’s wildfire preparedness website
- Here is a map that shows evacuation information for the county
- Fire departments in Calaveras County. Here is information about the Calaveras Foothills Fire Safe Council.
Law enforcement agencies:
- Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Angels Camp Police Department
- California Highway Patrol - San Andreas
Sutter County emergency information
- Sutter County Office of Emergency Management
- Sign up for CodeRED emergency alerts in Sutter County
- Zonehaven map for fire and evacuation information
- Fire districts in Sutter County and Yuba City
- Sutter County’s wildland fires website where emergency information gets posted
Law enforcement agencies:
- Sutter County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Marysville Police Department
Yuba County emergency information
- Yuba County Emergency Services. Follow them on Facebook here.
- Yuba County emergency information webpage.
- Sign up for CodeRed emergency alerts in Yuba County
- Fire departments in Yuba County
Law enforcement agencies:
- Yuba County Sheriff-Coroner. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Yuba City Police Department
- Marysville Police Department
Solano County emergency information
- Solano County Office of Emergency Services
- Sign up for the Alert Solano emergency system
- Solano County Evacuation Map
- Fire departments and districts
Law enforcement agencies:
- Solano County Sheriff’s Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Benicia Police Department
- Dixon Police Department
- Fairfield Police Department
- Rio Vista Police Department
- Suisun City Police Department
- Vacaville Police Department
- Vallejo Police Department
Nevada County emergency information
- Ready Nevada County
- Sign up for CodeRED emergency alerts
- Here is Ready Nevada County's dashboard with information on evacuation incidents and fire webcams
- Zonehaven community evacuation and fire map
- Fire districts in Nevada County
- Fire Safe Council of Nevada County
Law enforcement agencies:
- Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
- Grass Valley Police Department
- Nevada City Police Department
- California Highway Patrol - Donner Pass Inspection Facility 223
- California Highway Patrol - Grass Valley Area 230
- California Highway Patrol - Truckee Area
Here is emergency information for more counties in Northern California
- Plumas County Office of Emergency Services and wildfire website.
- Butte County Office of Emergency Management and its disaster preparedness website.
- Sierra County Office of Emergency Services
- Lassen County Office of Emergency Services
- Alpine County website
- Contra Costa County emergency alerts and resources
- Napa County Nixle website
Here is where to find out how to sign up for emergency alert notifications for any county in California.
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