How You Can Get Help

• Call 211 for information about social services in Sacramento County.

• For general information, City of Sacramento residents can dial 311. Outside the City, call (916) 264-5011.

How You Can Help

• Volunteer

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Sacramento Ready is a regional partnership of local government working to provide emergency preparation and response information to people in the Sacramento area.

Tips to keep cool this summer

Warm weather is back, so we've gathered some information to help you and your family stay cool. Get ‘Ready’ to beat the heat with these summer tips.

• Tips for staying cool and safe - Everyday guidelines for dealing with hot weather. 
• Sacramento parks and rivers – Area parks and rivers are a great place to stay cool 
• Links to extreme heat resources – Online tips from national health organizations 
• Prepare your pets for extreme summer heat - Keep your pets safe and cool this summer with these tips.

Learn how to respond in the event of an emergency

In the event of an emergency that requires citizens to evacuate from an impacted to a safe area, there are agreed-upon strategies already in place to ensure the process is handled as smoothly as possible. This plan also takes into account the many people with special needs who might need additional support in an evacuation.

• Sacramento County Evacuation Plan
• City of Sacramento Evacuation Plan

Learn how local officials will respond in the event of an emergency

• Sacramento County Emergency Operations Plan
• City of Sacramento Emergency Operations Plan

If you have comments or suggestions, please send them to:

City of Sacramento and/or County of Sacramento

News and Bulletins

• Media Advisories
• Swine Flu Information

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