Emergency Sheltering
Reasons a shelter may open.
What are wildfires, floods, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, multi-unit fires, winter storms, other catastrophic events?
Three ways to communicate in an emergency
What are cell phones, notes, landlines, radios, walkie talkies, face to face?
Four types of mass care centers.
What are extreme weather zones, extreme weather centers, temporary evacuation points, and shelters?
Extreme weather zones operating hours.
What are normal business hours?
Welcome in shelters by AB 781
What are pets
Name two types of natural emergencies that have happened in El Dorado County in the last fifteen years.
What is power outage, wildfire, flooding, winter storms, extreme heat.
Five roles in a shelter
What is shelter management, registration, dormitory management, food services, logistics and staffing, health services and behavioral health services, and client services?
NWS Tool used to measure heat impacts
What is heatrisk?
Temporary, intentional power shutoff to reduce the risk of wildfire caused by electric infrastructure.
What is a PSPS or Public Safety Power Shutoff?
Evacuation shelters may offer these services.
What are sleeping quarters, meals, health services, and showers?
Additional accommodation may be needed for
People with access and functional needs
People with pets
Extreme Weather Centers primary locations.
What are the libraries?
What are two ways to stay informed about an emergency in El Dorado County?
What is Rave, Social Media (EDC, CalFire, Sheriff), Hotlines?
This framework supports clients with access and functional needs.
What is CMIST? Communication, Maintaining Health, Independence, Support & Safety, Transportation
What are rules, routines, and respect for clients?
Extreme Weather Centers may provide these.
What are places to sit and beverages?
TEP stands for
Temporary Evacuation Point
Shelters are managed using this system. This system is also used by police, fire, and emergency services organizations.
What is ICS or the incident command system?
The two people all media should be directed to
Who is the County's communication director and the Red Cross Shelter Manager?
Three examples of criteria for Extreme Weather Center activation
What are
Level 4 on the NWS HeatRisk forecast AND high temperatures remaining overnight (≥ 80°F all night) for three or more consecutive days.
Temperatures below 32°F overnight AND temperatures remaining low during the day (≤ 32°F all day) for three or more consecutive days.
Surveillance information from various sources (i.e., hospital emergency department, dispatch, etc.).
Declaration or mandate issued by State Governor or Regional/State Health Officer.
Extended power outages (e.g., 3+ days)*