Food Bank of El Dorado County will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Emergency Resource Center on August 25th, 2022, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at their 4550 Business Drive location. The event is open to everyone interested. The Food Bank will be providing food, beverages, and live entertainment. The Emergency Resource Center is being built with the specific goal of providing resources for responding to regional emergencies.

In recent years, the Food Bank of El Dorado County has been asked to ramp up their operations to help facilitate emergency response and provide supplies. Mike Sproull and his team at the Food Bank of El Dorado County have met or exceeded all expectations and continue with their commitment to our region by building an Emergency Resource Center. For more information about the Food Bank or the Emergency Resource Center, please contact the Food Bank of El Dorado County directly by calling (530) 621-9950 or by email at thefooddude@foodbankedc.org.

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El Dorado County is collecting input from the community about public health issues they want the Health Department to focus on. The process began by entering various communities and having conversations with people in everyday environments. The in-person process included teams of public health staff asking people to vote (with stickers) for their top three health issues from a list presented. The staff and general public have been very engaging and has extended their input collection to an online survey in English or in Spanish. Residents (especially in District 2) are encouraged to participate in the Health Department survey to provide more adequate representation of the people’s will.

Health Department Survey in English

Health Department Survey in Spanish

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El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has grant funding for replacing old agricultural equipment and vehicles. Replacement with cleaner equipment helps reduce emissions of harmful diesel exhaust and greenhouse gasses along with improving local air quality. Out of the $212 million allocated for fiscal year 2021-22, approximately $8.5 million is specifically designated for districts that each contribute <1% of total statewide emissions from agricultural equipment. Farmers apply by submitting an application to their local air district, and applications must be received by August 31st. Contact El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) by calling (530) 621-7501 or emailing aqmd@edcgov.us.

Residents in Grizzly Flats have begun the rebuilding process after the Caldor Fire. The process to rebuild requires working with the Building and Planning Services to help expedite the permits required to rebuild legally. The Building Department provides resources for Caldor Fire rebuilding. Resources include: El Dorado County Building Department Rebuild Flowchart, Frequently Asked Questions, Septic System Frequently Asked Questions, PG&E Resources: Rebuilding after a Wildfire, Caldor Fire Rebuild Estimate Worksheet and El Dorado County Caldor Fire Rebuild Step by Step. Guidance for Owners and Occupants of Damaged Building, Rebuilding After a Disaster, Single Family Dwelling Review Guidelines, and rebuilding Permit Application (Part 4 / Part 5) are also available. Additional requirements for rebuilding are: Site Plan Requirements, Residential Structures Requirements and Pioneer Fire Temporary Housing Requirements. Specific guidance is also available in the form of the Caldor Fire Temporary Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Home Program to submit an application and obtain a TRV permit. There is a Caldor Fire Fee Waiver Process for qualifying individuals who submit a waiver request form. For more details concerning your situation, please call the Building Department at (530) 621-5315 or the Planning Department at (530) 621-5355.

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El Dorado County accepts certain household hazardous waste from local residents. The Environmental Management Department provides information regarding what constitutes household hazardous waste, and the proper ways of disposing the waste. On August 6th, El Dorado County will host another household hazardous waste collection event by appointment only. To participate in the upcoming waste collection event, please contact the Environmental Management Department directly by phone at (530) 621-5300 or by email at hhw@edcgov.us to schedule an appointment.

When: August 6th, 2022, from 9am to 12pm

Where:

Fire Station 86

3670 Bass Lake Road

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Scheduled Appointment Required.

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