Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), in partnership with the National Weather Service, PG&E, and other local, state, and regional agencies, will host four community meetings focused on flood preparedness, evacuation readiness, and the County’s Know Your Zone program.

The informational meetings are intended to help residents prepare for potential flooding and other winter storm-related emergencies. Attendees will learn about pre-flooding preparedness and safety, evacuation procedures, County alert and warning systems, evacuation zones, and ways to stay informed before and during an emergency.

Representatives from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office will participate alongside personnel from the National Weather Service, PG&E, Caltrans, Humboldt Community Organizations Active in Disaster, and other local and State agencies.

Preparing before an emergency occurs can help residents respond more effectively and safely when conditions change. Humboldt County OES encourages community members to attend one of these meetings and take advantage of the information and resources available to help prepare for the upcoming winter season. If you are unable to attend in person, the meetings will also be streamed on Facebook live.

Community Meeting Schedule

Group 1 – King Salmon, Fields Landing and Elk River Valley
Location: Humboldt Hill Grange, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka, CA 95503 
Date: November 4, 2026 
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Group 2 – Freshwater, Jacoby Creek and Bayside

Location: Freshwater Grange, 49 Grange Road, Eureka, CA 95503 
Date: November 12, 2026 
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Group 3 – Ferndale 

Location: Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale, CA 95536 
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Group 4 – Big Lagoon and Orick 

Location: Orick Community Hall, 101 Swan Road, Orick, CA 95555
Date: November 18, 2026 
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Humboldt County OES is also actively coordinating with Operational Area partners in preparation for the upcoming winter season. Preparedness efforts include reviewing emergency procedures, identifying resource needs and vulnerable areas, sharing information, and determining appropriate actions that can be taken before significant weather develops. OES is also preparing for a range of potential storm-related conditions and recognizes that impacts can evolve quickly.

For additional emergency preparedness information and resources, visit the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services preparedness webpage at Residents can also find preparedness information through Humboldtgov.org, Listos California and Ready.gov.

For more information, please contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services at (707) 268-2500.