Home Insurance Finder

Many California residents have a hard time finding home insurance because of local fire risk. If you're looking for home insurance, try the Home Insurance Finder to receive multiple insurance quotes, a consumer buying guide and a home value estimate. 

Community Choice Aggregation

Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a program that allows cities, counties and other qualifying governmental entities to purchase and/or generate electricity for their residents and businesses. Butte County is currently researching whether a local CCA could work well for our community. Please visit our Community Choice Aggregation web page for additional information. 

Phone/Text Scam Targeting EBT Cardholders

Some EBT cardholders are receiving an automated call or text asking them to provide personal information, including their 16-digit card number and PIN. EBT cardholders should never share their card number or PIN.

New Evacuation Plan and Maps Available for Paradise/Upper Ridge and East Oroville

Residents can now access revised evacuation plans and maps for the Town of Paradise & Upper Ridge, as well as East Oroville.  The revised plans include access to the new “Find My Evacuation Zone” website that provides an interactive map with status updates. Read more about the new plans and maps under News and Announcements.   

Oroville Dam Historical Documents 

Historical documents for Oroville Dam provide a history and timeline of the relationship between Butte County and the Department of Water Resources relating to the Oroville Dam. Please note: the County does not guarantee the completeness of all documents posted. Visit the Historical Documents page for a full list of documents.

Emergency Mass Notification 

Sign up for Butte County Emergency Mass Notifications Online.

Contact the Butte County Sheriff's Office, infosheriff@buttecounty.net if you have trouble registering your address for notifications.

Preparing for Evacuation - Stay Prepared

Plan for Animal Evacuation

Before any type of emergency occurs, have a plan in place for evacuation of your animals. Research possible locations for you and your pets to go and keep an updated list of friends who live outside of the area that might be able to care for your animals.

• Checklist for Animals During an Emergency

Build a Go Bag!

A Go Bag contains items that should sustain you for 72 hours in the event of emergency or evacuation. Every member of your family should have their own Go Bag. Store your Go Bag where you feel it is most accessible if you have to leave your home or work with very short notice. Learn which items to include in your Go Bag and how to maintain your bag.

• Go Bag and Emergency Supply List

Make a Family Communication Plan Tonight

Being prepared for an emergency is always a good idea. Today, it is especially important. Your family may not be together if an the Evacuation Warning is upgraded to an Immediate Evacuation Order, so it is important to think develop a Family Community Plan. Use these resources from FEMA.

• Family Communication Plan
• Family Communication Plan for Kids
• Contact Cards for Wallets and Backpacks