Madera County in the central San Joaquin Valley was heavily impacted by the Creek Fire in September 2020 which trapped over 200 people at Mammoth Pool Reservoir requiring a dramatic military helicopter rescue operation. The fire ultimately burned over 379000 acres. The county also faces flooding from the San Joaquin River and its tributaries. The 2023 atmospheric river storms caused significant flooding across the county.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Drought |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | Creek Fire 2020 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (559) 675-7770 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | CA-99 CA-41 CA-145 CA-200 |
// County Profile
| County | Madera County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 157 |
| Area | 2,137 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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