Storm update from El Dorado County

El Dorado County Sheriff Office
Press Release
For Immediate Release Sgt. Bryan Golmitz
golmitzb@edso.org
Storm update and related information
Per the Weather Service the current storm will subside by this evening (Jan. 4). There will still
be some light to moderate rain with snow levels creeping down to perhaps the 4000 foot
elevation by Saturday morning. Winds will be decreasing; however, sierra ridges will still have
100 plus mph wind gusts. Moderate rate of rain and snow will continue through to Monday with
snow levels varying between 2,500 and 5000 feet.


The sheriff's dispatch center has so far fielded 250 plus calls reporting storm damage. Our
deputies were kept very busy responding to weather caused alarms, 911 incomplete calls, and
various other assignments to assist DOT and CHP with traffic and scene control.
Residents that require sandbags can obtain them at their local Fire Stations.
Emergency / General Contact Information
9-1-1- Emergency - In case of emergency dial 9-1-1.
In a non-emergency situation or for general information, the following phone numbers and/or
websites are available for use:
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department (530) 621-6600 edso.org
El Dorado Cal Fire (530) 647-5220
Caltrans 1-(800) 427-7623 (Current Highway Conditions) www.dot.ca.gov
Pacific Gas and Electric (800) 743-5000
South Lake Tahoe Police Department (530) 542-6100 www.cityofslt.us
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department (530) 542-6160 www.cityofslt.us
Sierra Pacific Power Company (SPPC) 1- (800) 782-2506 www.sierrapacific.com
Southwest Gas Company (SWG) 1- (800) 772-4555 www.swgas.com
South Tahoe Public Utility District (Sewer/Water) (530) 544-6474 www.stpud.us
Weather Report – National Weather www.wrh.noaa.gov
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