Quick Reference Emergency Guide for Walnut Creek, CA Residents

Updated October 1, 2026

🚨 ALERTS & IMMEDIATE EMERGENCIES

• Police, Fire, and Medical Emergencies: 911
• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (Call or Text)
• California Poison Control System: (800) 876-4766
• Contra Costa Crisis Center / 211: 211 (Shelters, relief, mental health, and community services)
• Contra Costa Community Warning System (CWS): Sign up at cwsalerts.com for official county-wide disaster notifications, shelter-in-place orders, and emergency alerts.
• Genasys Protect: Use the website/app to check real-time evacuation zones.
• Nixle Alerts: Text your Zip Code to 888777 for quick text message alerts from local police.

🏥 MEDICAL SERVICES & HOSPITALS

• John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center (24-Hour Emergency Room): (925) 947-3336 Location: 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
• Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center (24-Hour Emergency Room): (925) 295-4000 Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek

🚓 POLICE, FIRE & DISPATCH (Non-Emergency)

• Walnut Creek Police Department (Non-Emergency Dispatch): (925) 943-5844 (Option 2)
• Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Non-Emergency): (925) 941-3330
• Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office (Dispatch): (925) 646-2441
• California Highway Patrol (Contra Costa Area): (925) 646-4980

⚡ ESSENTIAL UTILITIES

• PG&E (Power Outages & Gas Emergencies): (800) 743-5000
• East Bay Municipal Utility District / EBMUD (Water Services): 1-866-403-2683
• Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Sewer): (925) 228-9500
• Republic Services (Garbage & Recycling): (925) 685-4711

🏛️ CITY & LOCAL RESOURCES

• Walnut Creek City Hall (Main Line): (925) 943-5899
• Walnut Creek Library (Contra Costa County Library System): (925) 977-3340
• Contra Costa County Animal Services (Martinez Shelter): (925) 608-8400
• DMV (Driver’s license/Vehicle Registration/Tag Renewal): (800) 777-0133
• Post Office: (800) 275-8777
• Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce: (925) 934-2007