Walnut Creek does a lot to protect its residents’ high quality of life, and one of the ways it does so is with accessible and well-equipped emergency services. From fires to crimes to medical emergencies, there are systems in place for helping you in your time of need. In the case of a natural disaster, the city even has an Emergency Management Plan.
While your first response in the case of any emergency you should be to first dial 911. However, if you need a specific type of assistance, read below.
Walnut Creek Police Department
1666 N Main St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Emergency: 911
Direct-dial emergency number, or to report any crime: 925-935-6400
Routine and administrative calls: 925-943-5844
Website: www.walnut-creek.org/citygov/depts/police/default.asp
Contra Costa County Fire Protection:
Emergency: 911
Website: www.cccfpd.org
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Station 7
1050 Walnut Ave, Walnut Creek CA 94598
Phone: (925) 941-3300
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Station 3
1520 Rossmoor Pkwy, Walnut Creek CA 94595
Phone: (925) 941-3300
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Station 4
700 Hawthorne Dr, Walnut Creek CA 94596
Phone: (925) 941-3300
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Station 7
1050 Walnut Ave, Walnut Creek CA 94598
Phone: (925) 941-3300
Animal Services
The Walnut Creek Police Department contracts for animal services through Contra Costa County Animal Control in Martinez, CA
Regular Hours Phone: (925) 335-8300.
After Hours: (925) 935-6400
Website: www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
Hospitals:
John Muir Medical Center
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: (925) 939-3000
Website: www.johnmuirhealth.com/locations/john-muir-medical-center-walnut-creek.html
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
1425 South Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: (925) 295-4000
Website: www.kaiserpermanente.org
Bay Area Urgent Care
112 La Casa Via #120, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: (925) 930-9120
Website: www.wcurgentcare.com
Walnut Creek Public Services
To report any violations or crimes relating to public safety, call the police department first.
For maintenance issues, report to Public Services.
1655 N Main St # 390, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (925) 943-5849
Disaster Relief:
While a Citizen Corps training program is available, not everyone will have the time or desire to participate in Community Emergency Response Team training. However, there are many ways you can prepare your family. Visit these sites to see what you can do.
Prepare.Org (hosted by the American Red Cross)
This website is filled with information about preparing for a wide range of Bay Area hazards, including fires, earthquakes and floods. You’ll learn the tips you need for preparing you and your family for such occurrences.
Are You Ready?
This source was created by FEMA for preparing individuals, families and the community for many different kinds of disasters.
Protect your Business
Another FEMA created site, this website offers practical tips for preparing your business for emergencies, whether they’re natural or manmade.
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) earthquake information
For shaking/hazard maps, as well as instructions for preparing both your home and business for an earthquake, visit this site.
Governors Office of Emergency Services
The state of California’s State Government has put together this official emergency preparedness website as a way to inform the people with up-to-date emergency bulletins and other resources.
Take Care of Household Hazardous Wastes (produced by the Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority)
Bay Area Air Quality Management District