2023 Northern California storm resources: How to sign up for county emergency alerts, report outages

UPDATE. KEITH FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINS US RIGHT NOW. >> STORMS ARE DANGEROUS. IT HAS SHOWN THE PROPENSITY TO HAVE THE TREES DOWN. WE HAVE SEEN PEOPLE LOSE THEIR LIVES. WE WANT PEOPLE TO HEED THE WARNINGS COMING OUT. IF YOU CAN, STAY HOME AND MAKE SURE EVERYBODY STAYS SAFE. THIS NEXT STORM COMING THROUGH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A LOT OF MAYHEM. >> AS PEOPLE DISCOVERED THE DAMAGE AROUND THEIR HOME, WHAT SHOULD THEY DO AND NOT DO? >> IF THE TREE HAS DAMAGED A STRUCTURE COME OUT WE NEED TO ASSESS THE STABILITY OF THE STRUCTURE. BUT FOR MOST OF THE TREES, YOU NEED TO CALL 311. A LOT OF THESE CALLS FOR SERVICE ARE MORE 311 CALL. NO WHAT IS AND WHAT IS NOT A 911 CALL. THAT WAY WE CAN GO TO CALLS THAT MOST NEED THE HELP. >> AND YOU ALSO WANT PEOPLE TO BE FLOOD READY. >> CITY HAS SEVERAL SITES FOR SANDBAGS SET UP. NO ONE IF YOU ARE A MAN AREA BUT HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING. A PLAN WITH YOUR FAMILY, PLAN AHEAD, THAT IS THE MOST CRUCIAL THING YOU CAN DO TODAY. WE HAVE A LOT OF WATER COMING IN. STRONG POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING ALL THROUGHOUT THE REGION. PEOPLE NEED TO BE AWARE AND HAVE A PLAN, STAY SAFE. >> TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE TO GO BAD YOU SHOULD HAVE READY. >> HAVE BEEN YOUR MOST CRUCIAL DOCUMENTS COMPARED TO GO IN A PLACE YOU CAN GRAB IT QUICKLY, IF YOU HAVE SOME PICTURES, FLASHLIGHTS, BATTERIES, PORTABLE CHARGERS, YOUR CELL PHONE SO YOU CAN STAY UP-TO-DATE. I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN RELYING ON THEIR GPS SYSTEMS. AS YOU COME ACROSS STREETS THAT ARE CLOSED, IF YOUR GPS TELLS YOU TO GO THAT WAY, DO NOT TRUST IT. TRUST WHAT YOUR RIDES TELL YOU. -- YOUR EYES TELL YOU. >> WHAT IS YOUR MESSAGE FOR PEOPLE WAKING UP WITHOUT POWER THIS MORNING? >> DURING THE STORM CYCLES, WE SEE AN UPTIGHT A STRUCTURE FIRE AT RESPONSES AS WELL. IT CAN BE FROM PEOPLE CHOOSING ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO HEAT THEIR HOMES OR USING CANDLES. CANDLES ARE NEVER ADVISABLE. WE UNDERSTAND IF PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE A FLASHLIGHT THEY WILL MOVE TO THE NEXT THING THAT WILL HELP THEM SEE, BOB FLASHLIGHTS IS WHAT WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND. -- BUT FLASHLIGHTS IS WHAT WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND. >> WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WARNING AN -- AND AN ORDER. >> A WARNING IS AN ADVISORY. AN ORDER IS WE ARE TELLING YOU TO GO. YOUR LIFE IS POTENTIALLY IN DANGER. >> THANK YOU SO MUC

Here is a county-by-county resources list for KCRA 3's coverage area to help you find important information and updates for severe weather in Northern California. This guide includes links to the websites for county offices of emergency services and law enforcement agencies. It also includes where to sign up for county emergency alert notifications.One good rule of thumb during an emergency is to check your county sheriff's Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates. Here are key websites that are important for all Californians. Preparing for power outages: Ready.gov explains how to prepare for a power outage and what to do when returning from one here. Keeping informed when you've lost power and cellphone service: How to find a National Weather Service radio station near you. Here is how to sign up for CalAlerts emergency alert notifications for any county in California.Be prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans' QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here. Here are resources for PG&E customersCustomers can see real-time power outage information at PG&E’s online outage center. You can search for a specific address or look up the outages by city or county. PG&E said the site has been updated to include 16 languages.PG&E customers can also sign up for outage notifications that will be sent by a text, email or phone call. In those messages, PG&E will let customers know the cause of an outage, when crews will arrive, the estimated time of restoration and when power has been restored.PG&E also sent out some storm safety tips to keep customers safe:Never touch downed wiresUse generators safely. PG&E recommends they are installed by a licensed electrician and in a well-ventilated area.Use flashlights, not candlesHave a backup phoneHave fresh drinking water and iceTurn off appliancesHere are county-by-county resources. Sacramento County emergency information Sacramento County’s emergency and preparedness website Sacramento Ready website with emergency response tips Sign up for critical emergency alert notificationsFire departments in Sacramento County and fire districts. | VIDEO BELOW | Sacramento Fire Department captain explains when to call 911 and 311Law enforcement agencies:Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Follow updates on Facebook and Twitter.Citrus Heights Police DepartmentElk Grove Police DepartmentFolsom Police DepartmentGalt Police DepartmentRancho Cordova Police DepartmentSacramento City Police DepartmentSacramento City Police DepartmentCalifornia Highway PatrolHere are resources for SMUD customersIf you see sparking or downed lines, you're encouraged to call 911 first.Customers can see real-time outage information here.Customers can report an outage online here or call 1-888-456-7683.SMUD has also sent out safety reminders to customers:Prepare an emergency kit, including a portable cell phone charger, flashlight, fresh drinking water, extra batteries, a manual can opener and a battery-operated radioKeep SMUD emergency numbers on hand.Click here for more safety information from SMUD.Yolo County emergency information Yolo County Office of Emergency ServicesSign up for Yolo Alert for emergency notificationsServicios en Español Fire protection districts in Yolo CountyLaw enforcement agencies:Yolo County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. City of Davis PoliceCity of Woodland PoliceCity of West Sacramento PoliceUC Davis PDEl Dorado County emergency information El Dorado County Emergency ServicesSign up for El Dorado County Emergency Alerts Fire agencies in El Dorado CountyLaw enforcement agencies:El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. South Lake Tahoe Police Department California Highway PatrolPlacerville Police DepartmentSan Joaquin County emergency information San Joaquin County Office of Emergency ServicesSign up for the SJReady community notification systemSan Joaquin County neighborhood evacuation mapsFire departments in San Joaquin CountyLaw enforcement agencies:San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Stockton Police DepartmentLodi Police DepartmentManteca Police DepartmentTracy Police DepartmentEscalon Police DepartmentRipon Police DepartmentLathrop Police DepartmentStanislaus County emergency informationStanEmergency websiteSign up for StanAware emergency alertsFire departments in Stanislaus CountyLaw enforcement agencies:Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. 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If you want to make sure that your 911 call goes to the Amador County Sheriff’s Office, call 209-223-1235.City of Ione Police DepartmentCity of Jackson Police DepartmentCity of Sutter Creek Police DepartmentCalifornia Highway Patrol, Amador OfficeTuolumne County emergency information Tuolumne County Office of Emergency ServicesSign up for the Tuolumne County Citizen Alert Notification SystemTuolumne County Fire Department Law enforcement agencies: Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Sonora Police DepartmentPlacer County emergency informationReadyPlacer Sign up for Placer Alert emergency notifications.Fire districts and agencies in Placer County. Law enforcement agencies: Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. 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Sign up for CodeRed emergency alerts in Yuba County Law enforcement agencies: Yuba County Sheriff-Coroner. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Marysville Police DepartmentSolano County emergency information Solano County Office of Emergency ServicesSign up for the Alert Solano emergency systemSolano County Evacuation MapFire departments and districtsLaw enforcement agencies: Solano County Sheriff’s Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.Benicia Police DepartmentDixon Police DepartmentFairfield Police DepartmentRio Vista Police DepartmentSuisun City Police DepartmentVacaville Police DepartmentVallejo Police DepartmentNevada County emergency information Ready Nevada CountySign up for CodeRED emergency alertsHere is Ready Nevada County's dashboard with information on evacuation incidents and fire webcams Fire districts in Nevada County Law enforcement agencies:Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Here is how to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Grass Valley Police DepartmentNevada City Police DepartmentCalifornia Highway Patrol - Donner Pass Inspection Facility 223California Highway Patrol - Grass Valley Area 230California Highway Patrol - Truckee AreaHere is emergency information for more counties in Northern CaliforniaPlumas County Office of Emergency Services.Butte County Office of Emergency Management and its disaster preparedness website.Sierra County Office of Emergency ServicesLassen County Office of Emergency ServicesAlpine County websiteContra Costa County emergency alerts and resources Napa County Nixle websiteDel Norte County Office of Emergency ServicesIf there is a site that we are leaving out, please reach out to web@kcra.com.

Here is a county-by-county resources list for KCRA 3's coverage area to help you find important information and updates for severe weather in Northern California.

This guide includes links to the websites for county offices of emergency services and law enforcement agencies. It also includes where to sign up for county emergency alert notifications.

One good rule of thumb during an emergency is to check your county sheriff's Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates.

Here are key websites that are important for all Californians.

Preparing for power outages: Ready.gov explains how to prepare for a power outage and what to do when returning from one here.
Keeping informed when you've lost power and cellphone service: How to find a National Weather Service radio station near you.
Here is how to sign up for CalAlerts emergency alert notifications for any county in California.
Be prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans' QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here.

Here are resources for PG&E customers

Customers can see real-time power outage information at PG&E’s online outage center. You can search for a specific address or look up the outages by city or county. PG&E said the site has been updated to include 16 languages.

PG&E customers can also sign up for outage notifications that will be sent by a text, email or phone call. In those messages, PG&E will let customers know the cause of an outage, when crews will arrive, the estimated time of restoration and when power has been restored.

PG&E also sent out some storm safety tips to keep customers safe:

Never touch downed wires
Use generators safely. PG&E recommends they are installed by a licensed electrician and in a well-ventilated area.
Use flashlights, not candles
Have a backup phone
Have fresh drinking water and ice
Turn off appliances

Here are county-by-county resources.

Sacramento County emergency information

| VIDEO BELOW | Sacramento Fire Department captain explains when to call 911 and 311

Law enforcement agencies:

Here are resources for SMUD customers

If you see sparking or downed lines, you're encouraged to call 911 first.

Customers can see real-time outage information here.

Customers can report an outage online here or call 1-888-456-7683.

SMUD has also sent out safety reminders to customers:
Prepare an emergency kit, including a portable cell phone charger, flashlight, fresh drinking water, extra batteries, a manual can opener and a battery-operated radio
Keep SMUD emergency numbers on hand.

Click here for more safety information from SMUD.