El Dorado County, CA — Residents of El Dorado County are invited to an upcoming El Dorado County Disaster Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Community Room at the Sheriff’s Office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville — and also will be accessible via Zoom or telephone for those who prefer to attend remotely.
The Disaster Council serves as the primary forum for coordination among public safety agencies, government officials and community stakeholders in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery planning throughout the county. El Dorado County Members expected at the meeting include: Jeff Leikauf (Sheriff and Director/Designee of OES), Michael Lilienthal (Fire & Rescue Coordinator), Joe Wren (City of Placerville), Jim Drennan (City of South Lake Tahoe), Sue Hennike (Interim CAO), along with OES staff and liaisons from fire services and outreach.
The meeting is open to the public — whether in person, by phone, or through Zoom. Community members wishing to comment on agenda items are encouraged to participate; remote participants can “raise a hand” in Zoom, or dial *9 if joining by phone. Speakers will be limited to three minutes each, and by participating they acknowledge the session is being recorded.
“Disaster Council meetings provide for communication and coordination between the public and private sectors in the county in analyzing and developing plans,” according to the County’s OES web page. El Dorado County For locals, this is a rare opportunity to hear first-hand how the county is preparing for hazards such as wildfires, storms, or other emergencies — and to contribute ideas or concerns that affect their neighborhoods.
Given the increasing concerns around wildfire risks, utility outages and climate-driven hazards, the timing of this meeting underscores the importance of community engagement in emergency planning. If you live in El Dorado County, this session offers a chance to stay informed, ask questions, and have a voice in how preparedness measures are shaped.
