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.

Hot weather is settling into the Sacramento Valley again. Make sure you and your family have a safe and enjoyable summer. Here are some tips on how to stay cool as the temperatures rise.

• Staying cool in hot weather – Everyday guidelines for dealing with hot weather.
• Sacramento parks and rivers – Area parks and rivers are a great place to stay cool.
• Water safety – Stay safe as you enjoy the local waterways.
• Help protect your home from wildfires - Steps you can take as hot and dry weather increases fire danger.

First Death from H1N1 (Swine) Flu in Sacramento County – The H1N1 virus has claimed another life in California, this time in Sacramento County. Although the traditional flu season is winding down, due to continued flu activity in the area, you are urged to take actions to prevent the spread of germs. Get information on symptoms, treatments and prevention, as well as information about where cases have occurred on the Swine Flu information page.

If you have specific questions not answered by our resources online, you can get more information by calling 2-1-1 in the Sacramento region. Twitter users can sign-up to receive periodic messages from Sacramento County's Public Health Division at www.Twitter.com/SacPublicHealth.

The Emergency Operation Plan provides you with information about how local officials will respond in the event of an emergency.

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

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

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

City of Sacramento and/or County of Sacramento

News and Bulletins

• Media Advisories
• Latest on Swine Flu

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