***Winter Weather Resources – Shasta County

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 

• Shasta Ready: www.shastacounty.gov/ready/page/extreme-weather 

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

Flood preparation and resources 

• Remember to Turn around, don’t drown! It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. 
• 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. 

Resources for Seniors and People with Disabilities 

• Dignity Health Connected Living: 

• • DHCL – Supportive Services and Resource Program 

• Disability Action Center: 

• • DAC – Disability Support Services
    DAC – Durable Medical Equipment & Assistive Technology 

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.