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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.
Flood Risk GIS Mapping Tool
Resources
- For emergencies, dial 911
- Merced County Flood Hotline: (209) 385-7563
- Merced County Road Closure / Resource Map via OES Perimeter App
- Merced County Office of Emergency Services 24-hour Information Line (recording): (209) 385-7379
- Sandbag Locations
- National Weather Service
- Floods | Ready.gov
- Flood Safety Checklist
- Returning Home After a Flood Fact Sheet (FEMA)
- Safe Drinking Water Fact Sheet (FEMA)
- Mold Fact Sheet (FEMA)
- For assistance with power restoration/assistance, PG&E customers can call 1-800-743-5000.
- Follow “Merced County” and the “Merced County Office of Emergency Services” on social media for future updates
- Landlord / Tenant Resources: California Courts Self-Help Guide
- CalFresh – Food Benefits Available for People Impacted by Recent Storms
- EDD - Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approved for Those Impacted by Storms
- U.S. Small Business Association (US-SBA)
- Be Safe When Returning to Flooded Home
- After a Disaster - Don't Get Scammed
- Mold Cautions
- HCD Flier - Disaster Assistance for Mobile Home Owners
- Folleto de HCD - Asistencia por Desastre para Propietarios de Casas Móviles
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.
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
- Apr. 20, 2023 - Runoff to Create High Flows Along Merced County Waterways
- Apr. 4, 2023 - Spring Snowpack Runoff Notice
- Mar. 28, 2023 - Disaster Recovery Center to Close, Relief Services Remain Available
- Mar. 15, 2023 - Housing Solutions Provided to Residents that Sought Shelter at the Felix Torres Migrant Center
- Mar. 10, 2023 (FEMA) - FEMA Deadline Fast Approaching
- Mar. 10, 2023 (FEMA) - La fecha límite de FEMA se acerca rápidamente
- Mar. 10, 2023 - Evacuation Warnings Issued by Sheriff for Newman, Stevinson
- Mar. 9, 2023 - Evacuation Warnings Issued by Sheriff for Planada, Le Grand
- Mar. 9, 2023 - Shelter Sites Established Ahead of Incoming Storms
- Mar. 8, 2023 - Atmospheric River to Bring Heavy Rainfall, Resources Available
- Mar. 7, 2023 (FEMA) - Government Benefits Unaffected by FEMA Benefits
- Mar. 7, 2023 (FEMA) - Beneficios gubernamentales no afectados por la asistencia de FEMA
- Feb. 15, 2023 (US-SBA) - SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Merced to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides
- Feb. 15, 2023 (US-SBA) - La Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios Abrirá un Centro de Recuperación de Negocios en Merced Para Ayudar a los Negocios Afectados por las Severas Tormentas Invernales, Inundaciones y Deslizamientos de Tierra y Lodo
- Feb. 6, 2023 - Debris Removal Resources Available for Flood-Impacted Residents
- Feb. 2, 2023 - Post-Flood Calamity Information
- Feb. 1, 2023 - Flood Recovery Resources Remain Available
- Jan 15, 2023 - Merced County Included in Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
- Jan 12, 2023 - Planada Evacuation Order Downgraded, Residents Able to Return Home
- Jan 10, 2023 - Merced County Opens Flood Hotline Amidst Increasing Storm Impacts
- Jan 10, 2023 - Evacuation Order Issued by Sheriff for Community of Planada
- Jan 9, 2023 - Storm Brings Impacts Throughout Merced County, Evacuation Warnings Issued by Sheriff
- Jan 4, 2023 - Merced County Proclaims Local Emergency Ahead of Storm System
- Jan 4, 2023 - Storm System to Bring More Rain, Emergency Operations Center Activating
FEMA Fact Sheets and Resources
- FEMA Application Overview Disability Integration
- FEMA Disaster Survivor Checklist
- FEMA Fact Sheet - Disaster Assistance Sequence of Delivery
- FEMA Fact Sheet - Disaster Survivor Assistance
- FEMA Fact Sheet - Individual Assistance Program
- FEMA Fact Sheet - Individuals and Households Program
- FEMA Fact Sheet - Public Assistance
- FEMA Fact Sheet - Stafford Act Declaration Process
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Trifold
- FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Planada
- FS002 Help is Available at the Disaster Recovery Center
- FS003 What to Expect When You Apply for FEMA Assistance
- FS004 FEMA Ensures Equal Access to Recovery Assistance for All Survivors
- FS005 Understanding Your FEMA Letter
- FS007 What to Expect During a FEMA Home Inspection
- FS002 Hay Ayuda Disponible en los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre
- FS003 Lo Que Debe Esperar Cuando Solicita Asistencia de FEMA
- FS004 FEMA Garantiza a Todos los Sobrevivientes la Igualdad de Acceso a Asistencia para Recuperación
- FS005 Cómo Entender su Carta de FEMA
- FS007 Que esperar durante una inspeccion de vivienda de FEMA
- 2023-03-07 (FEMA) - Beneficios gubernamentales no afectados por la asistencia de FEMA
- 2023-03-07 (FEMA) - Government Benefits Unaffected by FEMA Benefits
- 2023-03-10 - Comunicado de prensa - La fecha limite de FEMA se acerca rapidamente
- 2023-03-10 - Press Release - FEMA Deadline Fast Approaching