***Winter Weather Resources – Plumas County

*In case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1*

General Resources 

• Sign Up for Alerts:
  • plumasalerts.genasys.com/portal/en
• American Red Cross:
  • If your home becomes uninhabitable due to weather conditions, call 844-236-0153.
  • For local assistance in Chico, call 530-446-4912.
    • Provides immediate emergency response services such as shelter, food, clothing, and supplies to those affected by local disasters.
• Resources for Seniors and People with Disabilities:
  • Passages – Caregiver Resource Center
  • Passages – Services for Seniors and Adults With Disabilities
  • DAC – Disability Support Services
  • DAC – Durable Medical Equipment & Assistive Technology
• Disaster-Related Food Assistance:
  • CalFresh – Clients who are evacuated or affected by a disaster and need food replacement may contact their local CalFresh office to determine eligibility.
    • Individuals and families not eligible for regular CalFresh may qualify for Disaster CalFresh based on disaster-related expenses.
    • Website: plumascounty.us/2695/CalFresh
    • Phone: (530) 283-6350
    • CalFresh Elderly Simplified Application – English|Spanish

Places to Go to Stay Warm 

• Public Libraries: Find your closest public library HERE. 
• Family Resource Centers: Available HERE.

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 x.com: x.com/NWSSacramento 
• Driving Tips: www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/winter-driving-tips 

Winter Weather Preparation and Resources 

• American Red Cross: Prepare for Winter Storms

• Emergency Preparedness LISTOS: 211norcal.org/emergency-preparedness 

Flood Preparation and Resources 

• Sandbag Locations and Information:
  • www.plumascounty.us/88/Office-of-Emergency-Services
  • www.plumascounty.us/2228/Flood-Control-and-Water-Conservation

• 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: Outage Alerts Or call 800-743-5000. 
  • Generator and Battery Rebate: PG&E Generator & Battery Rebates

Highway/Road Conditions and Closures

• Plumas County Public Works: Winter Road Closures
• Caltrans: For local highway conditions
  • Website: quickmap.dot.ca.gov (or download QuickMap app on phone) 
  • x.com: x.com/CaltransD2.  
  • Call: 800-427-7623

Reporting and Concerns 

• Plumas County Sheriff’s Office: 530-283-6375 (24/7) 
• In the case of an emergency call 9-1-1.

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.