211 NorCal

☀️ Extreme heat is here! If you live in Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou, or Plumas County and need help finding cooling centers or other heat-related resources, call 211 or visit 211norcal.org. Stay hydrated, keep cool, and check on your neighbors, friends, and loved ones. Stay safe this summer!

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Did you know 211 can connect you with back-to-school resources?
If you’re getting your kids ready for the new school year, call 211 to find resources available in Shasta County and throughout Northern California.
📞 Call 2-1-1 or visit 211norcal.org to find resources today!

A medida que se acerca la temporada de incendios, es posible que las empresas de servicios públicos deban cortar el suministro eléctrico como último recurso para garantizar la seguridad pública cuando existe un mayor riesgo de incendios forestales. Esto se conoce como corte de energía por motivos de seguridad pública o PSPS. Llame al 211 para saber cómo prepararse para un evento de PSPS.

As fire season approaches, utility companies may need to turn off power as a last resort to ensure public safety when there's an increased wildfire risk. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS. Call 211 to learn how to prepare for a PSPS event.

📌 LET'S HELP NORTH STATE FAMILIES GET READY FOR SCHOOL...

As another school year gets closer, I know there are families who could use a little extra help with backpacks, school supplies, clothing, or haircuts.

I've already found a few local events, but I know there are many more out there. My hope is that this post can become one place where families can find resources throughout the North State before school starts.

This is a list of events I have been able to find that may help.

📌 Shasta County Department of Child Support Services 10th Annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway

📍Saturday, August 1st
Beginning at 9:00 AM (while supplies last)
2600 Park Marina Drive, Redding

This is a drive-thru backpack giveaway. Children must be present to receive a backpack, and no registration or application is required.

For questions, call (530) 229-8707 and ask for Outreach Coordinator Manya Brookins, or call toll-free at 1-866-901-3212.

📌 California Hair 3rd Annual Backpack Giveaway

📍Tuesday, August 4th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
1153 Hilltop Drive, Redding

Free backpack giveaway to help kids head back to school with confidence. They are also offering $10 kids haircuts throughout the event.

📌 Redding Heating & Air Back to School Community Event

📍Saturday, August 8th
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
840 Commerce St, Redding

Free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), free haircuts, food, ice cream, face painting, jump houses, water slides, and activities for the whole family.

❓️If you know of another backpack giveaway, school supply drive, free haircut event, clothing giveaway, or any other back-to-school resource anywhere in the North State, please share the details in the comments.

Let's work together to make this a helpful resource for families in our community, as well as get the information out to those who need it.

📞 ¿Sabe cómo funciona el 211? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarle!
El 211 NorCal conecta a residentes de Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou y Plumas con recursos locales de salud, servicios sociales, necesidades básicas y mucho más.
Solo tiene que llamar o enviar un texto al 2-1-1, hablar con un especialista capacitado y recibir ayuda para encontrar los recursos que necesita. 💙

Puede calificar para programas de reembolso de baterías/generadores, alojamiento en refugios y servicios de transporte durante eventos de corte de energía por motivos de seguridad pública (PSPS). Los clientes de PG&E y SCE en riesgo en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio pueden obtener ayuda para prepararse y planificar un evento de PSPS con 211 Care Coordination. ¡Llame al 211 o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "PSPS" al 211-211 hoy!

You may qualify for battery/generator rebate programs, shelter accommodations, and transportation services during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. PG&E and SCE customers at risk in high-fire-risk areas can get help to prepare and plan for a PSPS event with 211 Care Coordination. Call 211 or text “PSPS” to 211-211 today!