Weather Conditions
- National Weather Service:
- For up-to-date information, please go to www.weather.gov and enter your zip code.
- Find information posted on Twitter: twitter.com/NWSSacramento
Winter Weather preparation and resources
- Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services:
- Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountyOES
- DisasterAssistance.gov: Provides a number of winter-related resources available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FEMA’s Ready.gov, the National Weather Service and the American Red Cross to help you prepare for and recover from severe winter weather. Click HERE.
- Emergency Preparedness: 211norcal.org/emergency-preparedness
Flood preparation and resources
- Remember to Turn around, don’t drown! A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
- Flood preparation, response and recovery information: www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/flood.
- California Flooding Home Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1384
- Crisis Cleanup – California Flooding Home Cleanup Hotline
- California Flooding Cleanup Hotline Flyer
- All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need.
- **Hotline available through Friday, January 27, 2023.
Power outages
- In the case of a power outage, please contact your power company for updates.
- For Pacific Power updates go to: www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety.html. Or text OUT to 722797. Or call 877-508-5088.
- 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, visit www.dot.ca.gov/d2 (you can also download QuickMap app on phone). Twitter: twitter.com/CaltransD2. Or call 530-225-3426.
- Siskiyou County Public Works: Check for updates regarding road closures at: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publicworks/page/roads-bridges
Reporting and concerns
- Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services: 530-841-2155
- Siskiyou County Public Works: 530-842-8250
- In the case of an emergency: 9-1-1
Damage to Home
- If your home becomes uninhabitable due to weather conditions, call American Red Cross: 855-891-7325. Provides immediate emergency response services such as shelter, food, clothing, and supplies to those affected by local disasters. Also provides information about how to file claims for loss and damage reimbursement, and information about rebuilding assistance.
- California Flooding Home Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1384
- Crisis Cleanup – California Flooding Home Cleanup Hotline
- California Flooding Cleanup Hotline Flyer
- All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need.
- **Hotline available through Friday, January 27, 2023.
Local News
If you need further assistance, please call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211. In the case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
