*In case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1*
General Resources
- Sign Up for Alerts:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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
- CalFresh – Clients who are evacuated or affected by a disaster and need food replacement may contact their local CalFresh office to determine eligibility.
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Availability of low interest federal disaster loans to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic
losses from the 2025 Late December Storm occurring Dec. 16‑26, 2025.- Disaster Loan Outreach Center Redding City Hall Conference Room 777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
- Opens 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Closed Monday, Feb. 16 for the President’s Day Holiday
- To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster
- Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information
on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. - The deadline to return physical damage applications is April 6. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 3
- Availability of low interest federal disaster loans to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic
Reporting and Concerns
- Plumas County Sheriff’s Office: 530-283-6375 (24/7)
- In the case of an emergency call 9-1-1.
Places to Go to Stay Warm
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.
- 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:
- 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
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.