Resources
Alert FM
ALERT FM is a device that receives mass notifications in times of crisis or emergency. These receivers keep citizens informed when the power, cellular, and internet networks fail. Apply for a device here:
Call: (530) 552-6887
Be Ready, Butte
Be Ready, Butte! is your resource for all things related to wildfire preparedness. It offers life and property-saving advice on topics such as planning for wildfire evacuations, creating defensible space, and more.
Butte County Fire Information Line
The Butte County Fire Information Line can provide critical information about wildfires in your area.
Call: (530) 538-7826 & 211
Outside Butte/Glen County Call: 1 (866)-916-3566
Butte County Fire Safe Council
The Butte County Fire Safe Council, a 501©3 non-profit, provides wildfire mitigation and recovery services to residents in Butte County. They offer a variety of programs including fuels reduction, defensible space assistance, hazardous tree removal, Chipper Program, Firewise USA community support, and education programs.
Burn Permits
Before burning anything on your property, be sure the burn ban has been lifted and you’ve obtained a burn permit for the area you live, if applicable.
Current Information
For the most up-to-date fire information, visit the CAL FIRE / Butte County Fire & Sheriff X Feeds:
Butte 211 provides resources for shelters and supplies:
Dial 211
Text your zip to 898211
Defensible Space
Disaster Preparedness
Visit these sites for additional information on emergency and evacuation preparedness.
CAL FIRE
Butte County
Green Waste Disposal
Free residential Green Waste Disposal for Butte County Residents living in the Wildland Urban Interface.
Call: (530) 552-5689
Email: ccissell@buttecounty.net
Know Your Zone
When the Sherrif’s Department calls for an evacuation, they’ll do so by Zones. Know which one you live in so you can be ready to go.
Ready for Wildfire
ReadyforWildfire.org provides essential tips on how to prepare, plan, and act during a wildfire emergency.
Stay Informed:
Cal-Fire / Butte County Fire & Sheriff Twitter Feeds
Butte 211 (resources for shelters and supplies)
Learn more and get help by visiting helpcentral.org, dialing 211 or texting your zip to 898211.
USDA Grant
The USDA Grant provides loans to low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their
homes and grants to elderly low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. See if you qualify:
Call: (530) 792-5800
Volunteer Fire Fighter
The CAL FIRE Butte Unit of volunteer firefighters is made up of everyday heroes who help protect our lives and properties during wildfires and other emergencies. Join them, and volunteer!
Call: (530)538-6837 ext. 138
What to know:
Who to call?
Butte County Sheriff:
(530) 538-7321
Emergency
9-1-1
North Valley Animal Disaster Group
(530) 895-0000