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Current Emergencies and Incidents
Current Emergencies or Incidents
No Current Emergencies or Incidents (Updated 5/19/26 @ 8:30 am)
Summer weather has arrived in Yolo County, and our region is beginning to experience warmer temperatures. It’s important to stay alert and take simple precautions to protect your health and safety during extreme heat. Individuals who work outdoors and are most susceptible to heat - such as older adults and children - should be extra cautious.
By following a few key steps, you can help keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors, and pets safe and comfortable:
- Avoid outdoor activities in direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- Stay well-hydrated—drink plenty of water.
- Use air conditioning if available—fans alone may not provide adequate cooling.
- Never leave children or pets in parked cars.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to heat.
- Have an evacuation plan and emergency kit ready.
- Identify your zone on Genasys via your address.
During times of extreme heat, the National Weather Service (NWS) may issue heat warnings, watches, and advisories to help the public understand the potential health risks.
- Heat Warning: Issued when an extreme heat event is happening or imminent and poses a significant threat to life or property. Immediate precautions are necessary.
- Heat Watch: Issued when there is potential for excessive heat, but its occurrence, location, or timing is uncertain. It indicates that a heat event is possible, so people should be prepared and stay informed.
- Heat Advisory: Issued when a heat event is occurring, imminent, or likely, causing significant inconvenience but not severe enough for a warning. Caution is needed as certain situations may threaten life or property.
Helpful Resources
- Yolo County Emergency Alerts: Sign up for notifications at www.alertyolo.org
- Road Conditions: Visit Caltrans or call 5-1-1.
- Emergency Shelter Info: If you or someone you know needs shelter, call 2-1-1.
Stay Connected
Sign up for Yolo Alert at www.alertyolo.org to receive emergency notifications.
Your safety is our top priority. Please take the necessary precautions and stay informed.
Thank you for helping keep Yolo County safe and prepared!