2023 Flood Resources and Information

The Merced County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated on January 4, 2023 in anticipation of likely flood events in Merced County. Since that time, the EOC has provided numerous updates via press releases on social media and our website. This page is a collection of resources provided in those press releases as well as a history of the press releases themselves.

Residents are asked to avoid flooded roads, remain clear of fast-moving creeks and rivers, and follow all emergency signage. When driving in the rain, always turn on your headlights. 

Turquoise Water Flowing Rapidly Over Riverbed Stones

Disaster Recovery Center at Merced County Fairgrounds

  • Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Located at the Sierra Hall at the Merced County Fairgrounds (900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Merced)
  • (Please note: This site was formerly located at the Yosemite Hall of the Fairgrounds. It has since been relocated to the Sierra Hall next door.)

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Planada

  • Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Located at the Planada Community Center (9167 Stanford Ave. in Planada)
  • (Please note: this site was formerly located at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Planada. The move is scheduled to be effective on Feb. 23, 2023, but may be delayed due to inclement weather.)

Resources

Merced County Flood Hotline

The number to the hotline is (209) 385-7563. 

The hotline will connect residents with resources such as: 

  • Sandbag information; 
  • Flood evacuation warnings; 
  • Mandatory flood evacuation locations; 
  • Shelter locations; 
  • Road closures; 
  • Family reunification support; 
  • Additional flood resources. 
Photo of Stacked Sandbags

The hotline will be available in English, Spanish, and Hmong. It will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day during the duration of the current flood event. After hours, a recording will direct callers to appropriate resources.

Merced County Emergency Operation Center's Perimeter App

Road closures, shelter sites, evacuation warning areas, and mandatory evacuation areas can be viewed on the Merced County Emergency Operation Center's Perimeter app. 

Press Releases

FEMA Fact Sheets and Resources

  1. FEMA Application Overview Disability Integration
  2. FEMA Disaster Survivor Checklist
  3. FEMA Fact Sheet - Disaster Assistance Sequence of Delivery
  4. FEMA Fact Sheet - Disaster Survivor Assistance
  5. FEMA Fact Sheet - Individual Assistance Program
  6. FEMA Fact Sheet - Individuals and Households Program
  7. FEMA Fact Sheet - Public Assistance
  8. FEMA Fact Sheet - Stafford Act Declaration Process
  9. FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Trifold
  10. FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Planada
  11. FS002 Help is Available at the Disaster Recovery Center
  12. FS003 What to Expect When You Apply for FEMA Assistance
  1. FS004 FEMA Ensures Equal Access to Recovery Assistance for All Survivors
  2. FS005 Understanding Your FEMA Letter
  3. FS007 What to Expect During a FEMA Home Inspection
  4. FS002 Hay Ayuda Disponible en los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre
  5. FS003 Lo Que Debe Esperar Cuando Solicita Asistencia de FEMA
  6. FS004 FEMA Garantiza a Todos los Sobrevivientes la Igualdad de Acceso a Asistencia para Recuperación
  7. FS005 Cómo Entender su Carta de FEMA
  8. FS007 Que esperar durante una inspeccion de vivienda de FEMA
  9. 2023-03-07 (FEMA) - Beneficios gubernamentales no afectados por la asistencia de FEMA
  10. 2023-03-07 (FEMA) - Government Benefits Unaffected by FEMA Benefits
  11. 2023-03-10 - Comunicado de prensa - La fecha limite de FEMA se acerca rapidamente
  12. 2023-03-10 - Press Release - FEMA Deadline Fast Approaching