How You Can Get Help

• Call 211 for information about social services in Sacramento County

How You Can Help

• Volunteer

The immediate danger has passed and now your mind turns to what to do after an emergency. How do you begin to recover from the effects? If you've evacuated, is it safe to return home? Some answers will be dependent upon the type and impact of the emergency, but you can start finding out what steps you'll need to take and what resources are available to you.  The primary federal agency that provides emergency aid to victims of all types of disasters is FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

• Contact the American Red Cross – Sacramento Sierra Chapter
• Apply for disaster assistance through FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) (A primary federal agency that provides emergency aid to victims of all types of disasters)

• Return home safely - tips from FEMA
• What to do after specific types of emergencies

News and Bulletins

• Media Advisories

Be Ready

• Weather Forecast
• Emergency Kit
• Communication Plan
• Are You Prepared Guide
• National Next of Kin Registry

Need Special Help

• Seniors and People with Disabilities
• Keep Pets Safe
• Local Resources