Official contacts
Local help
Start with your state. Each of the 13 states we cover has a page with 211, alert sign-ups, emergency offices and power outage maps, plus county pages for its largest counties. California’s statewide tools and county-by-county contacts follow below, including, where it’s mapped, sandbags and evacuation info.
Find your state
Each state page has its 211 line, alert sign-ups, emergency offices, power outage maps and road conditions. County pages add local flood, fire and storm history.
The Southwest
- ArizonaCounty pages:
- New MexicoCounty pages:
- NevadaCounty pages:
- UtahCounty pages:
The Gulf Coast
- TexasCounty pages:
- LouisianaCounty pages:
- MississippiCounty pages:
- AlabamaCounty pages:
The Southeast
- Florida
- GeorgiaCounty pages:
- South CarolinaCounty pages:
- North CarolinaCounty pages:
Statewide resources
- Hazard mapsCal OES MyHazards (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation zonesGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- Road and traffic conditionsCaltrans QuickMap (opens in a new tab)
- Power outage mapPG&E Outage Map (opens in a new tab)
- Power outage mapSCE Outage Center (opens in a new tab)
- Power outage mapSDG&E Outage Map (opens in a new tab)
- Medical Baseline (power-dependent equipment)SDG&E Medical Baseline program (opens in a new tab)
- Help finding food, shelter and other services211 California (opens in a new tab)Call 211
3 more we haven’t verified: search for them by name
- Wireless emergency alertsCalAlerts
- Medical Baseline (power-dependent equipment)PG&E Medical Baseline Program
- Medical Baseline (power-dependent equipment)SCE Medical Baseline Allowance
By county
Los Angeles first, then the rest alphabetically.
Los Angeles County
- Alerts sign-upAlert LA County (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsLA County Fire Stations sandbag distribution (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect / Zonehaven (opens in a new tab)
- 211 / 311LA City and County 311 (unverified — search for it directly)311, or (213) 473-3231
- Outage mapLA Department of Water and Power (LADWP) (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapSouthern California Edison (SCE) (opens in a new tab)
4 more we haven’t verified: search for them by name
- Emergency management officeLA County Office of Emergency Management
- Outage mapGlendale Water & Power
- Outage mapBurbank Water & Power
- Outage mapPasadena Water & Power
More than one utility serves this county. Check which one covers your address before you rely on its outage map.
Alameda County
- Emergency management officeAlameda County Emergency Preparedness (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upAC Alert (opens in a new tab)Register at ACAlert.org
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsAlameda County Public Works Agency (unverified — search for it directly)Call (510) 670-5480
- Outage mapPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) (opens in a new tab)
1 more we haven’t verified: search for them by name
- Outage mapAlameda Municipal Power
More than one utility serves this county. Check which one covers your address before you rely on its outage map.
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County storm prep
- Emergency management officeContra Costa County Emergency Resources (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upCommunity Warning System (CWS) (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapCWS Know Your Zone (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsContra Costa County Sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) (opens in a new tab)
Marin County
- Emergency management officeMarin Emergency Portal (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upAlertMarin (opens in a new tab)Register separately for home, work and school
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsMarin County sandbag locations (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) (opens in a new tab)
Orange County
- Emergency management officeOrange County Emergency Services (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upAlertOC (unverified — search for it directly)AlertOC.com, or text ALERTOC to 888777
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsOrange County Fire Authority sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapSouthern California Edison (SCE) (opens in a new tab)
1 more we haven’t verified: search for them by name
- Outage mapAnaheim Public Utilities
More than one utility serves this county. Check which one covers your address before you rely on its outage map.
Riverside County
- Emergency management office / alerts sign-upAlert RivCo (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapRiverside County Know Your Zone (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsRiverside County Emergency Management sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapSouthern California Edison (SCE) (opens in a new tab)
2 more we haven’t verified: search for them by name
- Outage mapImperial Irrigation District (IID)
- Outage mapCity of Riverside Public Utilities
More than one utility serves this county. Check which one covers your address before you rely on its outage map.
Sacramento County
- Emergency management officeSacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upSacAlert (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapSacramento County evacuation zone maps (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsSacramento County Water Resources sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapSacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) (opens in a new tab)
More than one utility serves this county. Check which one covers your address before you rely on its outage map.
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County storm prep
- Emergency management office / alerts sign-upSan Bernardino OES / TENS (opens in a new tab)
- PreparednessPrepare SB County (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapSan Bernardino County evacuation area status map (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsSan Bernardino County Fire sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapSouthern California Edison (SCE) (opens in a new tab)
2 more we haven’t verified: search for them by name
- Outage mapBear Valley Electric Service (BVES)
- Outage mapCity of Needles (municipal utility)
More than one utility serves this county. Check which one covers your address before you rely on its outage map.
San Diego County
- Emergency management officeSan Diego County Office of Emergency Services (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upAlert San Diego / Ready San Diego (opens in a new tab)
- 211 / 311San Diego 311 / Get It Done (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsAlert San Diego sandbag locations (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapSan Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco
- Emergency management officeSF Department of Emergency Management (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upAlertSF (opens in a new tab)Or text your ZIP code to 888-777
- 211 / 311SF 311 (unverified — search for it directly)311, or (415) 701-2311
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsSF Public Works sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County
- Emergency management officeSan Mateo County Department of Emergency Management (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upSMC Alert (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsSan Mateo County sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County storm prep
- Emergency management office / alerts sign-upSanta Barbara County Sheriff Aware & Prepare (opens in a new tab)
- 211 / 311211 Santa Barbara County (unverified — search for it directly)Call 211, or (805) 687-7611
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsCity of Santa Barbara sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapSouthern California Edison (SCE) (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County
- Emergency management officeSanta Clara County Office of Emergency Management (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upAlertSCC (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsValley Water sandbag distribution sites (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) (opens in a new tab)
2 more we haven’t verified: search for them by name
- Outage mapSilicon Valley Power (City of Santa Clara)
- Outage mapCity of Palo Alto Utilities
More than one utility serves this county. Check which one covers your address before you rely on its outage map.
Sonoma County
- Emergency management officeSonoma County Department of Emergency Management (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upSoCoAlert (opens in a new tab)Or call (707) 565-1369
- Evacuation mapSonoma County evacuation map (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsSonoma County sandbags (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County
- Emergency management officeVentura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (opens in a new tab)
- Alerts sign-upVC Alert (opens in a new tab)vcalert.org, text VCALERT to 313131, or (805) 648-9283
- PreparednessReady Ventura County (opens in a new tab)
- Evacuation mapGenasys Protect (opens in a new tab)
- SandbagsVentura County sandbag locations (opens in a new tab)
- Outage mapSouthern California Edison (SCE) (opens in a new tab)
Power and internet outages
- Planned power shutoffs (PSPS)CPUC Public Safety Power Shutoff resources (opens in a new tab)
- Carrier statusAT&T outage map (opens in a new tab)
- Carrier statusSpectrum service status (opens in a new tab)
- Regional internet outagesCloudflare Radar — internet outages (opens in a new tab)
4 more we haven’t verified: search for them by name
- Carrier statusVerizon outage/status
- Carrier statusT-Mobile service status
- Carrier statusXfinity/Comcast support
- Carrier statusFrontier outage map