Yolo County will be experiencing widespread moderate impacts for fire weather conditions on Saturday, 9/12/2026 through Monday, 9/14/26.

PG&E has notified Yolo County of a planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event on from Saturday, 9/12/2026 through Monday, 9/14/2026.

• To find out if you are impacted by this PSPS: Click here (light green shaded outlines boxes are impacted areas)
  • De-energization date and time:9/12/2026 at 4:42 PM
  • Restoration date and time: 9/14/2026 at 3:00 PM
• Fire Weather Risk: Gusty winds, dry fuels, and low humidity may lead to easier fire starts and the potential for rapid spread of new or existing fires. 
  • Moderate impacts: Saturday - Monday

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

• Know your local cooling locations across the County are available during normal business hours (such as libraries, community centers, pools, etc.). Available cooling centers throughout the County, Yolo Places to Cool Down
• 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 Yolo 2-1-1.

Be Prepared Winter Weather

Sandbags are NOT available from the Yolo County Public Works Division but generally are available at your local hardware store, or in extreme events, unincorporated residents please contact your local rural Fire District.

If you'd like to report a hazardous road condition or call (530) 666-8811. After business hours, call (530) 666-8920. 

Stay up dated on any County Road closures by visiting the County Road Closure Map, Please notify us if any flooded roads are not shown on the map by submitting a Road Maintenance Request or email us at  road.maintenance@yolocounty.gov. 

If you'd like to report a hazardous road condition or call (530) 666-8811. After business hours, call (530) 666-8920. 

**ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION IS UPDATED DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS**

For the latest forecast updates: weather.gov/sacramento

Additional local support, please call 211, or visit: 211

 211 is a free, confidential service that can help anyone find local services. 211 can help resource coordination may include:

• Help creating an emergency plan Transportation and hotel stays
• Portable backup power Food resources
• Other community resources

Additional Resources for Independent Living Seniors and People with Disabilities: 

Resources for Independent Living (RIL) Offers support to seniors, individuals with a disability, and those at risk for heat exhaustion who meet income guidelines (300% Federal Poverty Level). To receive RIL services, call: 916-466-3074

Past Emergency and Incidents 

2022-2023 Early Winter Storms (Dec 27 - Jan 17) - Yolo County

The President declared a major disaster for the State of California on January14, 2023, and he amended January 17, 2023, as a result of the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on December 27, 2022 and are continuing, pursuant to his authority under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Pub. L. No. 93-288 (1974) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seg.) (Statford Act).The following counties have been designated as eligible for Public Assistance: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Placer, San Benito, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, and Yolo Counties.

Final Public Notice FEMA DR4683, Project #734950

Public Notice Major Disaster Declaration FEMA 4683 DR CA

California Incident DR-4683 Info

Cache Fire August 18, 2021 through August 23, 2021

 information on disaster assistance

LNU Complex Fire, August 2020

,2020 LNU Lightning Complex Fire Mass Notification Review