*Remember to Turn around, don’t drown! It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters.*
General Resources
- CalFresh Replacement
- Press Release: PR CalFresh Benefits Can Be Replaced Due To Winter Storm 20241202
- Any household that lost food purchased with CalFresh benefits as a result of power outages due to a winter storm that began Nov. 20, 2024 has through Dec. 19, 2024, to request replacement benefits.
- One may request benefit replacement in-person at a regional HHSA office or by calling the Customer Service Center at (877) 652-0731, or online through BenefitsCal.com.
- Press Release: PR CalFresh Benefits Can Be Replaced Due To Winter Storm 20241202
- Resources for Seniors and People with Disabilities
- Dignity Health Connected Living:
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- Disability Action Center:
Weather Conditions
- National Weather Service:
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- For up-to-date information, please go to www.weather.gov and enter your zip code.
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- Find information posted on x.com: x.com/NWSSacramento
Winter Weather preparation and resources
- Shasta Ready: www.shastacounty.gov/ready/page/extreme-weather
- Emergency Preparedness LISTOS: 211norcal.org/emergency-preparedness
Flood preparation and resources
- Sandbag Locations 11/19/24: Media Release Sandbag Locations
- American Red Cross: www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/flood.
Power outages
- In the case of a power outage, please contact your power company for updates.
- For PG&E updates or to sign up for alerts, go to: m.pge.com/#outages. Or call 800-743-5000.
Highway/Road Conditions
- Caltrans: For local highway conditions
- Website: quickmap.dot.ca.gov (or download QuickMap app on phone)
- x.com: x.com/CaltransD2.
Reporting and concerns
- Shasta County Sheriff’s Office: 530-245-6000 (24/7) or Shasta County Public Works: 530-225-5661 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) to report outside City of Redding.
- City of Redding: For ways to report any issues please see www.cityofredding.org/departments/city-of-redding-emergency.
- Redding Police Department non-emergency: 530-225-4564 (24/7) or City of Redding Public Works: 530-224-6068 (Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; after hours answering service) to report inside City of Redding.
- Shascom non-emergency: 530-245-6540.
- In the case of an emergency call 9-1-1.
Places to go to stay warm
- Good News Rescue Mission: All are welcome to sit in their chapel during the day, and/or stay in their shelter at night. 530-241-5754.
- Public Libraries: Find your closest public library HERE.
Damage to Home
- American Red Cross:
- If one’s home becomes uninhabitable due to weather conditions, call 844-236-0153.
- Provides immediate emergency response services such as shelter, food, clothing, and supplies to those affected by local disasters.
- If one’s home becomes uninhabitable due to weather conditions, call 844-236-0153.
For further assistance, call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211. In the case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
