Emergency Information

Current Status: The City of Folsom is currently working with federal and state agencies and the Sacramento County Department of Public Health to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. Current information can be found at www.folsom.ca.us/covid-19

In the event of a City of Folsom emergency, this page is will be activated as an information center.

In an emergency, dial 911.

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News Updates:

On Thursday, March 5, Sacramento County proclaimed a public health emergency and a local emergency in order to ensure appropriate resources and funding are available to the County in its response to COVID-19, also known as 2019 novel coronavirus. The proclamations do not signify an increased risk to the residents of Sacramento County.

The Sacramento County Health Department serves as the lead in public health emergencies in the Sacramento region. The City of Folsom is following established emergency protocols and will share important news, information, and instructions with our community.

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Disaster Preparedness

The City of Folsom is committed to keeping our community safe, especially during an emergency. For our community to be fully prepared, we need residents and business owners to be ready. In the event of a wildfire or emergency, you should plan to be self-sufficient for 72-96 hours. Therefore, the best time to prepare is before an emergency happens. 

Sandbag Information

PLANS

• City of Folsom Evacuation Plan
• City of Folsom Emergency Operations Plan
• City of Folsom Community Wildfire Protection Plan
•  Sacramento County Emergency Operations Plan
• Sacramento County Evacuation Plan
•  Sacramento County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Folsom)

MAPS

• Folsom Evacuation Map
• Folsom Dam Inundation Zone with Critical Facilities
• Folsom Flood Zones with Critical Facilities
• Folsom Fire Threat Zones with Critical Facilities

Evacuation Centers and Shelters

In the event an emergency requires the City of Folsom to open an evacuation center or shelter, the following locations are approved Red Cross centers or shelters:

The designated evacuation center(s) or shelter(s) will be opened depending on the location of the emergency, if applicable, and the amount of space needed.

Emergency Alerts

The City of Folsom urges its residents to register for alerts and important safety notifications in the event of an emergency. Register for text and/or email alerts to receive real-time notifications on local crimes, fire, storms, and other safety issues, such as evacuation information.  Register at folsom.ca.us/emergencyalerts.

Fire Station Locations

The City of Folsom has several fire station locations to serve the needs of our community.

Police Department Headquarters

The City of Folsom Police Department is located at 46 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

The City of Folsom encourages residents to join the C.E.R.T. Help plan ahead to mitigate the consequences of an emergency and help others who may be injured. You can help assist first responders during or following a disaster by attending the CERT Training Program.