General Contact Number: (530) 621-5567

Wildfires

MOSQUITO FIRE INFORMATION

The County’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated by the Sheriff’s Office, enabling government agencies to work together as efficiently as possible to respond to the Mosquito Fire. El Dorado County staff are in close communication with local, state and federal officials regarding the Mosquito Fire in the northern part of the County.

Mosquito Fire Recovery

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services alert and warning system provides a number of ways in which the county may contact the community in the event of an emergency such as evacuations due to wildfires, hazardous material spills, or urgent law enforcement operations. Click here for more information.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Accurate and timely information is critical to avoid misinformation from family, friends & social media sites not involved in the response. Please check these sites for regular updates:

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
http://www.facebook.come/eldoradosheriff
https://twitter.com/ElDoradoSheriff

CAL FIRE
https://twitter.com/CALFIRENEU

2-1-1 El Dorado is a free, comprehensive and confidential information & referral service providing important information about the Mosquito Fire and linking residents to vital health & human services and resources in the community. 2-1-1 El Dorado is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in multiple languages.

PREPAREDNESS TIPS

Emergencies can happen quickly and without warning. Even though you may not be able to control an emergency or disaster, you do have control over how you respond. It’s important to protect yourself and your family by being prepared for emergencies. Click here for more information.

ANIMAL SHELTERS

El Dorado County Animal Services requests that residents who are no longer under mandatory evacuation orders to reclaim their animals sheltered at the El Dorado County Animal Shelter in Diamond Springs, Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center, Flying M Ranch, or the Saureel Vineyards.  

Please contact El Dorado County Animal Services at 530-621-5795 for any questions.

MAIL PICK UP

Mail that has been held at the Auburn Post Office will be delivered via the Georgetown Post Office Tuesday, Sept. 20th. Georgetown Post Office will provide normal mail delivery services but will not provide counter services at this time.

RETURNING HOME & SAFETY TIPS FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL

Please click here for tips on returning home and Fire Debris Removal Health and Safety Information for tips on how to safely remove debris when you return home.

LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER - Wednesday, Sept. 21-Saturday, Sept. 24

El Dorado County, the State and non-governmental organizations will provide a one-stop shop with critical services for residents who have been impacted by the Mosquito Fire. Citizens can replace lost or destroyed vital documents (ID, financial information, etc.) and get connected with support services to assist in their recovery. See the Resource Flyer for more information. Request transportation by calling 530-642-5383 between 5:00am-8:00pm (please note there is a high call wait time between 9:00am-noon).

INTERACTIVE MAPS

The County has developed an interactive map and dashboard with timely and accurate information about evacuations, traffic control points and human and animal shelter locations and hours.

El Dorado County Mosquito Fire Structure Status Map

Mosquito Fire- Current Status: Evacuation orders, warnings, population affected, structures threatened, road closures, & shelters. Click here to open Mosquito Fire - Current Status Map in full screen