COVID-19
In an effort to support local hospitals impacted by the sharp rise in COVID-related cases, Public Health is extending its late summer Health Warning and urging all residents to use high-quality medical masks while in all indoor settings around others to protect against the highly infectious Omicron and Delta variants. The rapid increase in cases and hospitalizations in recent days strongly suggests Omicron is spreading widely in Placer as throughout the region. Learn more.
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COVID-19 EPI Reports and Dashboard
January Epidemiology (EPI) Report Available
Placer County Public Health continues to release monthly epidemiology reports.
To learn more about the current prevalence of COVID-19 in Placer County and read EPI reports when they are published, Click Here:
Click Here to see Placer County Coronavirus News & Monthly EPI Reports
Placer County Coronavirus dashboard is updated regularly. Click here to visit the dashboard
Local emergency ratified for winter storm
Our Board of Supervisors this week ratified the county’s Dec. 28 proclamation of a local emergency due to the ongoing threat from winter storm conditions. During the presentation the board also heard about the 24/7 effort by our county departments and first responder partners to help our affected communities. Read more
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VIDEO: Recovery efforts continue after recent winter storms
County roads crews and partners from CAL FIRE and PG&E worked around the clock this week to remove fallen trees, plow snow-covered roads and restore power to foothills and mountain communities.While there is still much work to be completed the recovery effort to date has been successful thanks to a strong collaborative effort. Here’s a look behind the scenes of the emergency response effort. Watch the video
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No matter where you live in Placer County, Christmas trees are chipped for use as mulch or added to compost. This reduces methane production at the landfill! Learn more
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New state regulations require residents and businesses to recycle their organic waste as of Jan. 1. This means things like food scraps, yard waste, paper, and cardboard must be kept out of the landfill, where they produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The good news is, if you receive garbage service in Placer County, our materials recovery facilities are already recycling many of these materials for you. Just like we already separate recyclables like plastics and metals from your garbage, our promise, “you toss, we sort,” goes for a lot of your organic waste, too. Learn more
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Fighting human trafficking, one child at a time
January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We’re honored to be a part of the Placer County Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Team helping children who are victims or are at risk of being exploited in our community. The CSEC Team is composed of members from KidsFirst, law enforcement agencies, mental health agencies, probation, District Attorney’s Office and Children’s System of Care. Learn more
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Upcoming Events
Save the date for our upcoming Placer County Parks and Trails Master Plan virtual town hall meeting set for Jan. 27.The first-ever parks and trails master plan provides a 10-year vision for the development and operation of parks and trails throughout the county. The plan will respond to individual community needs and current trends while also planning for how you can explore and enjoy parks and trails in the future. Stay tuned for meeting details! Learn more
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Public Safety Spotlight
Deputies Lewis and Byers save the day
 After the recent snowstorms, Linda and Hank found themselves trapped in their house, buried under six feet of snow! The couple had no access to water as their well was frozen, and the snow around the home had become like a block of ice, making it impossible for them to shovel it. With no friends or family nearby to help, they turned to the Sheriff’s Office for assistance. Luckily, Deputies Lewis and Byers were more than willing to help shovel a path for Linda and Hank to leave their house and access their vehicle (which was also buried in snow)!
Thanks to our hardworking deputies, many seniors and families throughout Placer County have been dug out of their homes!
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