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Are Temporary Evacuation Points treated differently during the pandemic? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Are Temporary Evacuation Points treated differently during the pandemic?

TEPs were developed during COVID-19 to provide sheltering in non-congregate settings, like hotels, dormitories or campgrounds. They have become a great place to gather during evacuations to provide information and…

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Where are Temporary Evacuation Points usually located? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Where are Temporary Evacuation Points usually located?

Locations won’t likely be near you if you are being evacuated, the goal is to get you away from the danger. They will often be located in a large parking…

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How do I locate a Temporary Evacuation Point? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How do I locate a Temporary Evacuation Point?

Call 211 or visit SoCoEmergency.org to find the TEP closest to you. A TEP will be available soon after an evacuation is ordered. Don’t worry if you arrive to an…

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What if additional support is needed? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What if additional support is needed?

TEP staff will be available to offer personalized support and resources regardless of immigration status or disability. Typically, tents will be established at TEP sites where staff will be able…

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Are TEPs safe? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Are TEPs safe?

Yes! TEPs are a safe place to stay until plans for sheltering are made. Immigration status will not be revealed and ICE is not allowed on the premises. Immigration authorities…

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What to expect while at a TEP? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What to expect while at a TEP?

The TEP goal is to offer a temporary safe place while considering evacuation options such as county shelters, friends, family, hotels or short term rentals. Evacuees will stay in vehicles…

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