Tehama County in the northern Sacramento Valley was burned by the Dixie Fire in 2021 — which became the largest single fire in California history burning over 963000 acres across multiple counties. The Sacramento River creates flooding risk and is downstream of Shasta Dam creating dam failure inundation zone considerations. The county is one of the most wildfire-prone in California with repeated major fire events.
// 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 | Dam Failure Risk |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Dixie Fire |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (530) 527-3111 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-5 CA-36 CA-99 CA-99E |
// County Profile
| County | Tehama County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 65 |
| Area | 2,951 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
// Other California Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.