Local Emergency Information
Accidents Do Happen.
All travel and recreation activities pose a certain degree of risk to the participants. Orienting yourself to local emergency facilities before you travel can help prevent confusion and save precious time in the event of an accident or medical emergency.
Remain Calm.
Call 911.
In the case of a medical emergency where immediate help is required, Call 911. Emergency operators will dispatch necessary personnel to assist you. Be prepared to give them the phone number you are calling from, the victim's location, the nature of the injury or accident and information about the victim or victims and their status.
Stay on the line and do not hang up! If possible, have someone help guide emergency personnel to the victim's location by making themselves visible near the entrance or crossroads to the location.
Remember that the Forest is remote. Emergency response times will be longer than those in an urban setting. It is a good idea to always carry First Aid supplies and be certified by your local American Red Cross in Advanced First Aid and CPR.
Local Hospitals
There are three main local hospitals you may need to locate. Depending upon your location on the forest, emergency personnel may take victims to hospitals in:
Placerville - Jackson - South Lake Tahoe
The following maps will assist you in locating these medical facilities. Keep an eye out for the blue Hospital road signs as you get closer to the hospital.
Marshall HospitalAddress: 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667 |
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Sutter Amador HospitalAddress: 200 Mission Blvd, Jackson, CA 95642 |
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Barton Memorial HospitalAddress: 2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 |
Alerts & Warnings
- Blue Hole Trail Closed - Salt Springs Reservoir
- East Zone Temporary Trail Closure - Rock Creek
- Seasonal Dirt Road and Trail Closure in Effect
- Rock Creek Trails Wet Weather Closure Process
- Rock Creek Snow Zone Trail Closure Process
- Mormon Emigrant Trail Winter Vehicle Use Closure
- Silver Bear Snowmobile Trail Wheeled Vehicle Closure
- Rock Creek Seasonal Closure for Critical Deer Winter Range
- Mokelumne Wilderness Year-Round Fire Restrictions