Evacuation Assistance Program

Evacuation Assistance Program Announcement for Cambrians

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Fire Chief Michael Burkey provided the CCSD Board of Directors with an update on the Countywide Evacuation Plan and Cambria's Fire Prevention Plan and answered questions regarding the evacuation assistance form. This form is crucial for those who may need extra help during an evacuation, ensuring that everyone receives the necessary support.

We encourage all community members to listen to the recording on the website. Your safety is our top priority, and being informed and prepared is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones.

About the Program
The Evacuation Assistance Program is for independent-living individuals in San Luis Obispo County with disabilities or medical needs who would need assistance evacuating in an emergency. Individuals on the list should still make evacuation plans if possible with family, friends and/or neighbors because first responders will not be able to help as quickly as family, friends and/or neighbors can.

Eligibility
Eligible individuals are those who are independent living but unable to evacuate themselves due to a disability or medical need.

Registration
Please do not wait until an evacuation order is issued. If you would like to be added to the Evacuation Assistance List, please complete and mail in an Evacuation Assistance Card using the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the San Luis Obispo Evacuation Assistance Page

https://www.prepareslo.org/en/evacuation-assistance.aspx#Step-2-Complete-the-Request-Card

Step 2: Obtain Evacuation Assistance Request Card

This card is included in the annual Emergency Planning calendar that is mailed to residents located within the Emergency Planning Zone and Public Education Zone. You can also download and print the request card here, or have one mailed to you by calling the Office of Emergency Services at (805) 781-5678.

You can also download and print the request card in Spanish below.

Tarjeta de Ayuda Para Evacuacion

Step 3: Complete the Request Card

Please complete all fields on the card. Missing information may hinder our ability to best assist you during an emergency.

Step 4: Mail the card

Mail the card to:

County Government Center

Attn: Office of Emergency Services

1055 Monterey St, Room D430

San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Email to: oes@co.slo.ca.us

Step 5: Receive Confirmation

Once your card has been received and processed, you will receive an informational packet and confirmation that you are on the Evacuation Assistance List.

Step 6: Stay on the List

Fill out and return an Evacuation Assistance Card each year to remain on the list.

Step 7: Stay Informed

Register for Reverse 9-1-1 emergency telephone notification system, and pay attention to wireless emergency alerts for local alerts and warnings sent by state and local public safety officials.

Website Accessibility Statement

Cambria Community Services District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Cambria Community Services District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (805) 927-6223

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Cambria Community Services District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Cambria Community Services District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (805) 927-6223.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.