***Winter Weather Resources – Siskiyou County

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

General Resources

• Red Cross
  • The Red Cross is providing Immediate assistance to those who are impacted by the recent flooding.
    • 800-733-2767
• Sign up for Alerts
  • https://alerts.readysiskiyou.gov
• Current events County Page
  • Active Incidents | Ready Siskiyou

Weather Conditions 

• National Weather Service: 

• • For up-to-date information, go to www.weather.gov and enter your zip code. 

• • x.com: https://x.com/NWSMedford

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

Winter Weather preparation and resources 

• Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services: 

• • Website: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices 

• • Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountyOES 

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

Flood preparation and resources 

• Sandbag Locations: (Please bring a shovel, and bags.)
  • Montague Public Works Building-
    • 11^th street park in Montague
    • Callers requiring assistance with sandbags should be directed to contact Montague City Hall at (530) 459-3030.
  • Yreka Central County Yard –
    • 279 Sharps Rd, Yreka CA

• 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. 

• Pacific Power Outage
  • Visit PacificPower.net/Outages for a map showing current restoration estimates. Pacific Power encourages customers to report outages by calling 1-877-508-5088 or text OUT to 722797. Text STAT to 722797 to check the status of your outage.
• PG&E
  • PG&E outage updates or to sign up for alerts, go to: m.pge.com/#outages. Or call 800-743-5000. 
  • Generator and Battery Rebate: PG&E Generator & Battery Rebates

Highway/Road Conditions 

• Caltrans: For local highway conditions 

• • Website: quickmap.dot.ca.gov (or download QuickMap app on phone) 

• • x.com: x.com/CaltransD2. 

• Siskiyou County Public Works: For updates regarding road closures
  • 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 

• 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 

• PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging: 

• • PSA 2 – Services for Seniors & Adults With Disabilities 

• Disability Action Center: 

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

Disaster Related Food Assistance:

• CalFresh:
  • CalFresh clients that are evacuated or affected by a disaster and in need of food replacement may contact their local office to see if eligible.
  • Individuals and families who are not eligible for regular CalFresh may be eligible for Disaster CalFresh food assistance based on qualifying disaster-related expenses.

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.