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2-1-1 Sacramento Responds to Emergencies and Disaster Situations in Sacramento County.
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When the National Weather Service Sacramento predicted local flooding along the Cosumnes River and local streams and creeks in January and February, 2-1-1 Sacramento assisted people in our community with non-emergency resources and information throughout the flood event. We provided information such as evacuation notices, sandbag locations, shelters, warming centers, road closures, evacuation centers, and disaster information lines.
2-1-1’s often partner with each other in times of disaster to handle a large influx of calls due to a disaster situation. When the Oroville Dam incident occurred many people who had been evacuated to our area called us for resources and information. We also assisted 2-1-1 Butte County by answering calls from evacuated residents in their county.
In order to stay up-to-date with the latest information, we were in constant contact with the Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services and the staff who were working in the Joint Information Center. We received hundreds of calls related to the storms and evacuations, and we were able to assist all of the callers in need. During a disaster our website provides current information: www.211sacramento.org/211/disaster.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for a disaster ahead of time by making a communication plan for your family, preparing an evacuation go-bag, and signing up for emergency alerts at www.Sacramento-Alert.org.
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2-1-1 Sacramento Wants to Connect with
Your Organization!
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2-1-1 Sacramento provides presentations to the community to better acquaint individuals and groups with our services and programs. This is our opportunity to connect with your staff or event by providing information packets and a presentation with time for questions and answers. We can speak to a group of 5 or 500 people and we can provide a 5 minute or one hour presentation depending upon your needs.
In addition, 2-1-1 Sacramento encourages the agencies in our database to come make a presentation to our staff. This gives us the opportunity to expand our knowledge of the services you provide in the community and ask questions. We provide a state-of-the-art conference room with AV equipment and a staff eager to learn!
If you would like 2-1-1 to make a presentation to your group or if you would like to come tell us about your organization, please contact:
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Photo from http://www.sacregcf.org/
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Month-long observances are used by various governments, groups, and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event or celebrate something. In March, Youth Art was promoted with the opportunity to celebrate and recognize visual arts for grades K-12. Schools throughout the Sacramento area are recognized for emphasizing the value of art education for all children and student artwork is on display at several locations in our area, including the Crocker Art Museum, where six students from Sheldon High School were able to have the opportunity to display their work!
Not only is art visually pleasing to look at but for kids and adults there are many benefits too! Studies show that arts and crafts for kids and adults can help reduce stress and young children benefit developmentally. Holding a paintbrush or a crayon helps develop fine motor skills and talking with your child about colors and shapes helps your child’s language skills. But most importantly, art encourages the process of thinking and making things better.
If you missed the March activities there are still plenty of opportunities to encourage your children to be creative year round! We are very fortunate to have the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento and not only can you take your child to the visit the museum to look at exhibits in the gallery, but you can also take a class or enjoy an event. There are classes for adults and kids ranging in age from 3 – 12 years old as well as events for children and youth of all ages. Check their website for a current list of events and classes.
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WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN PROGRAM (WIC)
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The WIC Program provides vouchers to purchase healthy foods for pregnant women, postpartum women, and infants and children up to the age of 5 years old. Healthy foods are provided during these critical periods of growth. WIC also provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other health care and social services. If your family’s resources are limited, the vouchers that WIC provides will help supplement your food budget and help to promote better nutrition and health for your family.
The WIC offices are located throughout Sacramento--South Sacramento, Oak Park, Del Paso Heights, Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove. A second office in Elk Grove opened on February 10, 2017. It is located at the United Methodist Church on 8986 Elk Grove Blvd. This location is east of Highway 99 and one block east of the Elk Grove Library and is open on Fridays, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Give them a call at (916) 876-5000 for an appointment
. If you work, you may still qualify for WIC. If you are on Medi-Cal, you automatically qualify for WIC regardless of your income.
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2-1-1 Sacramento schedules thousands of tax appointments each year through AARP and VITA. We follow-up with many of our callers to see how their tax appointment went. This is what some of our callers had to say:
"I can't see very well anymore, and my wife has never even touched a computer. What you're doing at AARP and 2-1-1 are such a big help to us. Thank you!"
"Everyone is so nice and helpful at the VITA site."
"I don't know what I would do if it wasn't for you guys. You take such a weight off my shoulders."
"It's such a pleasure every year."
“Doing my taxes every year is like coming home.” "Thank you for checking up on us after the appointment. What you are doing is such a great service especially for senior citizens. I look forward to my appointment every year. Everyone is so friendly and professional, and you are all doing such a great job."
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2-1-1 Would Like to Thank the following:
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8001 Folsom Boulevard Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 447-7063 Phone
(916) 779-3335 Fax
www.211sacramento.org
directory@211sacramento.org
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