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In the face of emergencies and natural disasters, staying informed and connected is paramount. Whether you're navigating through the chaos of a wildfire evacuation or seeking critical updates during a disaster, having the right contacts, URLs, and apps at your fingertips can make all the difference. Our comprehensive collection of emergency resources is designed to provide you with quick access to essential information, helping you stay safe and well-informed during challenging times.

Emergency Information

Fire-Police-Medical
Emergency: 9-1-1

 

NOTIFICATIONS

AlertShasta Emergency Notification
https://alertshasta.genasys.com/portal/en/register?dc=tv3874y03y

AlertFM Radio Emergency Notifications
https://www.shastacounty.gov/sheriff/webform/alert-fm-request-form

Know Your Evacuation Zone
https://protect.genasys.com/

Download this guide to print or share. 

Evacuation Notice.pdf

Or watch the following video with step by step instructions: https://youtu.be/KmLQpr9Jf60

Evacuation Checklist

Wildfire-Ready-Home-PreEvacuation.pdf

 

Emergency Tracking Websites

WatchDuty
www.watchduty.org/

FireCameras
https://ops.alertcalifornia.org/cameras
CAL-FIRE: Active Fire Information
www.fire.ca.gov/incidents

U.S. Forest Service: Active Fire Information
inciweb.nwcg.gov/

Live Feed Scanner: Active Police and Fire Radio Feeds
www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/227

Cal-Trans Traffic Maps
www.quickmap.dot.ca.gov

Waze Traffic Maps
www.waze.com/live-map/

Flight Pattern Radar: Fire and Police Air tracking
www.flightradar24.com/40.51,-122.18/10
 

Emergency Apps

MyShake App: Earthquake notification
myshake.berkeley.edu/

ScannerRadio App: Police and Fire Radio Feeds
scannerradio.app/index.html

CalTrans QuickMap
quickmap.dot.ca.gov/QM/app.htm

What3Words: GPS Location without numbers
what3words.com/clip.apples.leap
 

Local Agencies

Shasta Co. Sheriff Non-Emergency Dispatch
(530) 245-6540
www.shastacounty.gov/sheriff

Shasta County Animal Control
(530) 245-6065
www.shastacounty.gov/sheriff/page/animal-regulations

Commercial Agriculture/Livestock Access Pass
https://www.shastacounty.gov/agriculture/page/commercial-agriculturelivestock-access-pass

CAL-FIRE Arson Reports
1 (800) 468-4408
www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-protection/law-enforcement-and-civil-cost-recovery

Shasta/Trinity CAL-FIRE Office
(530) 225-2418
www.fire.ca.gov/about/resources/cal-fire-contacts

CA Department of Fish & Wildlife
(530) 225-2300
www.wildlife.ca.gov/

CHP - Northern Division: Redding
(530) 225-0500
www.chp.ca.gov/Find-an-Office/Northern-Division

Governor's Office Of Emergency Services
(530) 347-6494
www.caloes.ca.gov/
 

Other Sources

Local Handheld Scanner Codes
www.scancal.org/co/shasta/

Strength After: Disaster Mental Helpline
24/7 365 days a year
Contact: (800) 985-5990
Website: https://strengthafterdisaster.org/

 

Prevention and Prep
Fire Prevention Information

Ready for Wildfire : www.readyforwildfire.org/

Wildfire Education : www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire

FireWise : www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Firewise-USA

Defensible Space : www.fire.ca.gov/dspace/

Ready.gov : https://www.ready.gov/wildfires

Evacuation Tips & Information

CalFire : www.fire.ca.gov/prepare

Red Cross : https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/

Recovery

California Resources : wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov/

About Wildfires

Smokey The Bear : smokeybear.com/en/about-wildland-fire

Preparation Apps

VitusVet: Pet medical records
vitusvet.com/pet-owners/

DropBox Vault: Securely store documents
www.dropbox.com/features/security/vault

 

 Download this list as a pdf:

Emergency Information.pdf

 

Download Documents
General Guidelines for Creating Defensible Space.pdfEmergency Response for People Who Have Access and Functional Needs.pdf2023 WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) PRODUCTS.pdf

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