CHARM Resource Guide
Resources for Lake County residents to keep safe and healthy during extreme heat or cyanobacterial blooms on Clear Lake.
Visit the CHARM Lake County project website HERE .
Extreme Heat
This section shares resources related to how to recognize health impacts of extreme heat and how to stay safe during periods of high temperatures.
Heat Ready California
California statewide heat awareness campaign, providing information and resources for staying safe during extreme heat.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Resources
The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) landing page that provides tips, resources, and guidance for heat-related illness and staying safe during extreme heat:
Population-specific resources:
Outdoor Work
Communication
Find resources below to stay notified about extreme heat events, emergencies, power shutoffs, etc.
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Alerts
Sign up to get notified if there is a potential PSPS in your area.
Register for LakeCoAlerts
Also known as EverBridge (previously Nixle). Receive important emergency alerts from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as evacuation orders and advisories, shelter in place orders, and other urgent incident information including law enforcement activity or severe weather information.
Housing
Below find programs and services to reduce energy costs and install heating/cooling systems in your home.
PG&E Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program
The ESA Program is for both renters and homeowners, save energy and money with free home upgrades.
North Coast Energy Services
North Coast Energy Services is a non-profit organization which provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. They serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.
California LIHEAP Application
Need help paying your energy bill? Low-income Californians can apply for heating and cooling assistance under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP.
PG&E Portable Battery Program
PG&E’s Portable Battery Program provides backup batteries to lessen the impact of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events on customers who rely on medical devices.
