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Storm Response 2023 Disaster Recovery FAQs

Here are January storm recovery resources, including FAQs and emergency contacts for County residents. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

Disaster Recovery FAQs

Preguntas Frecuentes sobre la Recuperación ante Desastres ...

Seeking Nominations for Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame

Please join us on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for the 29th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration.

Each year during the ceremony, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors honors a group of students as part of the Youth Hall of Fame Awards. Please...

Tips to Stay Safe in Cold Weather

Stay safe as chilly temperatures are in the forecast for Contra Costa County. 

Take steps now to protect people, pets, plants, and pipes from the cold:

• People: Wear layers, limit time outdoors, and check heaters in advance. 

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Storm Safety Tips

Rain is here. Take steps to be prepared and stay safe.

If you live in unincorporated Contra Costa County and are concerned about flooding, you can visit one of the sandbag stations throughout the County. Please note that you'll n...

Missed the Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Watch the Board of Supervisors meeting online or on Thursday at 6 pm on Contra Costa Television Channels (CCTV): Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse 99, and Astound 32 and 1027. 

Meetings also can be viewed online the same week they are held, usually wi...

Board of Supervisors Installs New Leadership with Supervisor John Gioia as Chair

Premiere of Episode 2 of "Inside Public Works" show on CCTV

Watch the second episode of "Inside Public Works," a regular series produced by Contra Costa County Public Works (CCPWD) and Contra Costa Television (CCTV) to learn about the Stay Out/Stay Alive Creek and Channel Safety Program,&nbs...

Contra Costa County Becomes 1st to Achieve TRUE Pre-Certification

On November 2, 2022, Contra Costa County was recognized as a leader in sustainability and innovation at the Greenbuild International Conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Contra Costa County’s former Administration Building (651 Pin...

Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

A time capsule that was buried under the prior Contra Costa County Administration Building since 1964 was opened at the October 4, 2022, Board of Supervisors meeting. The Supervisors also displayed items for a new time capsule that will be opened in 2072....

Update on Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta

Protect the Delta

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary (Delta) relies on California’s two most significant rivers, the Sacramento and San Joaquin, and is the largest estuary on the West Coast. East Contra Costa County covers a large area with...

County Administration Building Shines Light on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness

The County Administration Building was lit up in teal, green and pink lights on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, to shine a light on awareness and funding for metastatic breast cancer research. 

Every year, more than 685,000 people worldwide die from...

Parking and Access to County Administration Building

If you wish to conduct County business and/or attend Board of Supervisors meetings, please make sure to give yourself time to park and go through security. The majority of parking around the County Administration building is metered. View maps an...

Voter-Approved Measure X

Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s region...

Renter and Landlord Resources

See Contra Costa County Tenant and Landlord Resources (PDF) and scroll down for more resources. Vea Recursos para Inquilinos y Propietarios del condado de Contra Costa (PDF), incluyendo desalojos, asistencia  de alquiler y mediación. Or click on ...

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

In partnership with the San Francisco Chronicle Season of Sharing (SOS) Program, the Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services (EHSD) Volunteer & Emergency Services provides emergency relief for eligible families and individuals adversely im...

County Workforce Development Board Resources for Employees

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, a bureau of the Employment and Human Services Department, has resources available for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including career skills training, unemployment information and free Rapid Re...