Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services

A neighboring county sent out an extreme fire danger message through the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. This message may have been received by some residents within Sacramento County, however, there is NO EVACUATION ORDER currently within Sacramento County.

Sacramento County established a new program during COVID-19 to bring meals to seniors who are facing food scarcity. Dine At Home Sacramento, a partnership betwe...en Sacramento County, local restaurants and the Area 4 Agency on Aging (A4AA), is proud to announce that as of Sep. 11, 15 participating restaurants have served 62,911 meals to 819 seniors across Sacramento County. Learn more: https://www.saccounty.net//Meals-to-Seniors-During-COVID-i

It is going to be hot through Tuesday. If you need access to air conditioning, call 2-1-1 for information on open cooling centers. Here are a few tips for staying cool.

High temperatures are headed our way. US National Weather Service Sacramento California has issued an Exessive Heat Warning from 9/5 - 9/8/2020. Call 2-1-1 to identify cooling centers nearest to you. Take precautions to stay cool, including staying indoors, using your air conditioning, and check on family and neighbors who may be sensitive to the heat.

In the wake of the needs for wildfire survivors, we ask that you consider donating responsibly. Your monetary donations can go much further and more strategically than donated goods or items. Monetary donations also allow for discounts through bulk purchasing that can't be achieved through single items. Furthermore, infusion of cash helps to rebuild the local economy through local spending and allow survivors to obtain what they need. Visit https://ncg.org/2020-northern-california-wildfires for a list of donation options. Let others know of these donation options and help us prevent un-asked-for goods from clogging and slowing the work of first responders and volunteers.

Take these steps to improve the air quality within your home and protect from the poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. Detailed instructions: https://www.epa.gov//create-clean-room-protect-indoor-air-

Fires burning outside Sacramento County may bring wildfire smoke into the area later this afternoon. Do your best to stay indoors, use your air conditioning, and if necessary, change your air conditioning filters to ensure cleaner air inside your home.

Be sure to register for Sacramento-Alert.org for emergency notifications. You can also update your profile to subscribe to the Severe Weather Heat/Cold list for urgent heat/cold specific information.

The weather this week can make you sick. Learn and recognize the signs and symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke. Heatstroke can be dangerous and lead to death if steps are not taken to cool a person showing symptoms.

The National Weather Service has announced an Excessive Heat Warning from August 14, at 12:00 PM through August 19, at 9:00 PM. Extreme heat can be dangerous, take precautions to stay cool. Cooling centers will be available starting tomorrow, please call 2-1-1 for locations or visit the 211 Sacramento website http://www.211sacramento.org//extreme-heat-cooling-centers/

Wishing you a happy and safe Independence Day!

Plan on watching a fireworks show this weekend? We urge everyone to watch from the comfort and safety of their own vehicles, when possible. Most of the recent ...COVID-19 cases have been the result of individuals gathering with friends and extended family; the Public Health Order prohibits such gatherings. See more

Updated information on the Sacramento County Public Health Order.