The Sacramento Area Flood Control is committed to offering residents valuable resources on whom to contact in the event of active flooding, as well as helpful information.
Active Flooding Contacts:
- City of Sacramento Floodplain Hotline ……………………… (916) 808-5061 | Webpage
- Sacramento County Water Agency………………………….. 311 | Webpage
- State and Federal Flood Operations Center………….…….. 800-952-5530 | Webpage 1 | Webpage 2
- TDD for the Deaf ……………………………………..………. (916) 874-7105
- Individuals with disabilities in Sacramento County can obtain disaster response and evacuation support by calling 2-1-1 or 1-844-546-1464.
- Flood depth maps, evacuation routes, and sandbag information are available at www.floodready.org.
Emergency Preparedness Alert Systems Anticipating unexpected events is the most effective approach to managing emergencies and disasters. By understanding the necessary actions to take prior to an emergency, you can respond with greater efficiency.
The County of Sacramento offers an Emergency Alert Program which enables County officials to provide residents with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, and evacuations. To learn more, please visit. https://sacramentoready.saccounty.gov/Pages/Emergency-Alerts-Notification-System.aspx
In addition, an effective tool for discovering hazards in your area is MyHazards, offered by the State of California Office of Emergency Services. To learn more about this system, please visit https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/ .
Flood Scenarios & Evacuation Routes
The County of Sacramento and the City of Sacramento have prepared various detailed maps showing hypothetical levee breaks, inundation levels and the time it would take for waters to rise in affected neighborhoods, and rescue and evacuation zones. The County is broken down into four (4) zones: Natomas, north of the American River, south of the American River and the Delta area. You will be able to view maps showing the flood depth for each area and recommended evacuation routes by visiting the following link: https://waterresources.saccounty.gov/Pages/Maps—Flood-Scenarios-and-Evacuation-Routes.aspx .
City of West Sacramento residents, please visit the following link for more information, https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/city-manager-s-office/flood-protection/emergency-preparedness/ .
Flood Safety Tips
To ensure the safety of your home, family, and financial assets, it is important to adopt protective measures consistently throughout the year, especially when there is a forecast of flooding in your vicinity. Here are a few steps you and your family can take to be ready for flooding:
- Know your Flood Risk: Look up your address in the Flood Map Service Center to learn if you live, work, or travel in areas that are prone to flooding.
- Plan and practice: Plan and practice a flood evacuation route with your family. Ask an out-of-area relative or friend to be the “family contact” in case your family is separated during a flood. Make sure everyone in your family knows the name, address, and phone number of this contact person.
- Store Important Documents: Save copies of birth certificates, passports, medical records, and insurance papers in a safe, dry place. Keep original documents in a watertight safety deposit box.
When Evacuation Orders Are Issued
In the event that officials issue an evacuation order for your locality, it’s best to leave promptly. This action not only protects you from potential hazards but also ensures that emergency services can access the roads without obstruction.
- Evacuate immediately, if told to evacuate. Never drive around barricades
- If time permits, take only essential items with you.
- If time permits, turn off the gas, electricity, and water.
- If time permits, disconnect appliances to prevent electrical shock when power is restored.
- Follow the designated evacuation routes and expect heavy traffic.
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