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Are Temporary Evacuation Points treated differently during the pandemic? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Are Temporary Evacuation Points treated differently during the pandemic?

TEPs were developed during COVID-19 to provide sheltering in non-congregate settings, like hotels, dormitories or campgrounds. They have become a great place to gather during evacuations to provide information and…

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Where are Temporary Evacuation Points usually located? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Where are Temporary Evacuation Points usually located?

Locations won’t likely be near you if you are being evacuated, the goal is to get you away from the danger. They will often be located in a large parking…

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How do I locate a Temporary Evacuation Point? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How do I locate a Temporary Evacuation Point?

Call 211 or visit SoCoEmergency.org to find the TEP closest to you. A TEP will be available soon after an evacuation is ordered. Don’t worry if you arrive to an…

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What if additional support is needed? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What if additional support is needed?

TEP staff will be available to offer personalized support and resources regardless of immigration status or disability. Typically, tents will be established at TEP sites where staff will be able…

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Are TEPs safe? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Are TEPs safe?

Yes! TEPs are a safe place to stay until plans for sheltering are made. Immigration status will not be revealed and ICE is not allowed on the premises. Immigration authorities…

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What to expect while at a TEP? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What to expect while at a TEP?

The TEP goal is to offer a temporary safe place while considering evacuation options such as county shelters, friends, family, hotels or short term rentals. Evacuees will stay in vehicles…

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My home is serviced by a sewer system or a well and septic system, will I be affected by the PG&E power shutoffs? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

My home is serviced by a sewer system or a well and septic system, will I be affected by the PG&E power shutoffs?

Public water and sewer systems are supported by back-up generators and diesel pumps and are not anticipated to be affected by power shutoffs. Residents with private wells, private water pumps,…

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How will I be alerted that my power will be going out? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How will I be alerted that my power will be going out?

If you are a PG&E customer, they will use the contact information associated with your account to reach you. Please take a moment to verify your contact information with PG&E.…

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What can I do if I rely on powered devices for my health? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What can I do if I rely on powered devices for my health?

The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers supports local Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in providing resources to those who need them most. Engage with your local ILC on potential disaster…

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Are roads closed? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Are roads closed?

For a current list of roads closures or delays in the unincorporated county visit this website: https://roadclosures-sonomacounty.hub.arcgis.com/

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