August 2020 Wildfires: Reminder of EAP Services for Affected Employees
August 2020 Wildfires: Reminder of EAP Services for Affected Employees
Many states in our country are currently experiencing an aggressive wildfire season that has been complicated by dry conditions, intense lightning storms, and dangerously high temperatures. With the added concern of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, communities are worried about the safety and wellbeing of their residents during this event, and it is advised to be ready to quickly evacuate.
An emergency situation is a stressful experience. Knowing how to respond to a wildfire outbreak and what kind of difficulties you and your loved ones may face during the event can help you make the decisions that will keep everyone safe from harm. The resources listed below will connect you to the information you can use to gather supplies, plot evacuation routes, and prepare your loved ones for the emotional hardships emergencies can create.
NATIONAL RESOURCES
National Wildfire Preparedness and Recovery: General Resources
- Ready.gov Evacuation Readiness Guide
- Ready.gov Wildfire Readiness Resources
- Wildfire Recovery: Emotional Support Resource
- https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa_46.pdf
- https://www.osha.gov/dts/wildfires/response.html
- http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire
Road Closures:
For information about road closures you may dial 511 or obtain information online http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi.
Local Red Cross Locator:
Locating Missing Loved Ones
Individuals are encouraged to use the Red Cross Safe and Well Program. Individuals may use this website to search for loved ones in a disaster area. Additionally, individuals in areas affected by a disaster may list themselves as safe and well if loved ones are searching for them.
Red Cross Smartphone Apps
Apps will update people on current situation and provide information on safety during a disaster.
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa&hl=en
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.hzd
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/first-aid-by-american-red/id529160691
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/emergency-by-american-red/id954783878
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- 500 C Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20472
800-621-FEMA - https://www.fema.gov
- If a disaster is declared in your area, please call to apply for assistance or visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov.
FEMA Text Message Program
- To locate an open emergency shelter, text SHELTER and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA).
- To locate an open Disaster Recovery Center, text DRC and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA).
Please note that standard message and data rates apply.
Local Salvation Army Locator
VBRO
VRBO may offer reduced rates for housing in times of disaster.
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES
CA Wildfire Preparedness and Recovery: General Resources
- CAL Fire Active Incidents
- CA Statewide Wildfire Recovery Resource Site
- Pacific Gas & Electric Power Outage Status Updates
- CAL Fire Active Incidents
County of San Mateo
- https://www.smcgov.org/smc-wildfire-response
- https://twitter.com/sanmateoco
- https://housing.smcgov.org/
- https://www.211bayarea.org/sanmateo/housing/
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
- https://www.smcsheriff.com
- https://twitter.com/SMCSheriff
- https://hsd.smcsheriff.com/divisions/homeland-security-division/area-office-emergency-services/prepared
County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management
Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Management
LNU Lightning Complex Wildfires Evacuation Map
Napa County Office of Emergency Services
City of Napa
County of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
Solano County Office of Emergency Services
Solano County Sheriff’s Department
Solano County Hotlines
- Missing Persons Unit: 707-784-1613 or 707-784-1607
- Evacuations: 707-784-1634 or 707-784-1635
Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Management
Vacaville Police Department
Additional Resources:
2-1-1 Bay Area
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food, or programs for your family.
California Office of Emergency Services
CalWORKs
800-834-3773