Alta residents still digging out from this week’s brutal winter blast will get a bit of relief this weekend, as CAL FIRE and the Placer County Fire Department turn Alta Station 98 into a pop-up supply hub stocked by PG&E.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, crews will hand out a limited stash of emergency gear donated by the utility, including phone chargers, heavy blankets, flashlights, beanies, socks, and hand warmers. Supplies are first-come, first-served, and distribution will only continue while the weather cooperates.
Where to pick up supplies
In a Facebook update, CAL FIRE NEU said staff from CAL FIRE and the Placer County Fire Department will be set up in front of Alta Station 98, at 33950 Alta Bonnynook Road, with the donated items during the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. distribution window on both days. The Placer County Fire Department's station listing also confirms Station 98’s Alta Bonnynook Road address and notes that it serves the Alta community on the county site Placer County.
Storm knocked out power across the Sierra
Earlier this week, stormy weather and heavy snow slammed the Sierra, knocking out service to hundreds of PG&E customers in the Dutch Flat and Alta areas, KCRA reported. Coverage from FOX40 noted that PG&E deployed helicopters and snowcats to access remote pockets of damage while crews worked to restore power across several counties.
What residents should know
Supplies at Station 98 will be handed out strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, and more distribution days could be added if donations hold out, according to CAL FIRE NEU. Residents are urged to keep an eye on PG&E’s outage map and grid-status page for restoration timelines and safety tips around downed lines and generator use.
Local officials say the goal is simple: help neighbors stay warm, charged up and reasonably comfortable while line crews continue the painstaking work of repairs. For the latest updates on road access, power restoration and any additional shelter or supply options, residents should follow official agency pages and local news outlets.
