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  1. Supervisors Place Wildfire Prevention Measure on November Ballot

    Supervisors Place Wildfire Prevention Measure on November Ballot

    The purpose of the measure would be to save lives, reduce the threat of wildfires, and improve all-hazards disaster readiness and evacuation safety. Learn More
  2. Firewise Community Microgrant Program

    Microgrant Program Supports Firewise Communities to Clear Storm Debris

    The Micro-Grant program will make twenty-six grants of $3600 each available for projects that increase defensible space around homes, remove hazardous vegetation from private lands, or clear evacuation routes on private roadways this summer. Learn More
  3. Craig Griesbach Headshot

    Meeting the Challenge: Nevada County Invests in Emergency Services

    Craig Griesbach Named Emergency Services Director Learn More
  4. A white car drives through a narrow road surrounded by dense brush

    Nevada County Awarded Funding for Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break

    The $2.1 million award from CAL FIRE will support selective thinning in an area directly above the River Fire burn scar and flanked by two critical evacuation corridors – State Highway 49 to the east and State Highway 174 to the north. Learn More
  5. Eastern Nevada County Free Residential Green Waste Disposal Truckee May 20, June 4 & 17

    Free Residential Green Waste Events for Nevada County Residents in Truckee

    Heads up Nevada County residents in Truckee! Free residential green waste disposal is coming to the Truckee Rodeo Grounds – on May 20, June 4, and June 17, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn More
  6. Wildfire NewsFlash

    What Are Your Priorities for Emergency Preparedness?

    Nevada County is asking residents what is most important to them around emergency preparedness and prioritizing critical resources required to prevent and respond to disasters. Data will also be used to better analyze gaps in resources and services. Learn More
  7. Ladris Evacuation Pre-Planner Tool screenshot_NewsFlash

    Ladris and Nevada County Partner to Provide Community Evacuation Simulator Tool

    Using Ladris’ Evacuation Pre-Planner tool, Nevada County’s emergency managers and law enforcement personnel can now simulate detailed models for evacuations, traffic times, and road congestion scenarios for wildfires or other disasters. Learn More
  8. Health, Safety & Fire Preparedness Carnival Saturday, May 7 11am to 4pm (free admission)

    Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival

    Fire trucks, police cars and helicopters - oh my! Free family fun is to be had at the Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival this Saturday, May 7th 11 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Rood Center. Learn More
  9. Storm Green Waste Debris

    Nevada County Offers Free Storm Green Waste Disposal

    Nevada County offers free storm-related green waste disposal at 12625 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley on March 11-13, March 25- 27, and April 8-10 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Learn More
  10. Volunteers Help Load Firewood 1.2.2022

    Firewood Available for Residents without Power

    Nevada County has firewood pick-up locations across Nevada City and Grass Valley to make firewood available to residents without power. Learn More
  11. Sierra Roots WEATHER SHELTER_NewsFlash

    County Opens Two Overflow Emergency Shelters Tonight, December 27th

    The County is opening two shelters in Nevada City at the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room and the lower level of the Nevada City Veterans Hall. The shelters open at 4:30 p.m. and will close at 7:30 a.m. Learn More
  12. Sand and Sandbags

    Rain on the Way

    The National Weather Service Sacramento is predicting rain over the next week. To prepare, free sand and sandbags are available for pickup at four convenient locations. Learn More
  13. Residential Debris Burn

    CAL FIRE Lifts Burn Suspension in Nevada, Yuba, & Placer Counties

    CAL FIRE in Nevada, Yuba, and Placer Counties has lifted the burn suspension. Cooler temperatures and winter weather mean open burning is a tool residents in unincorporated Nevada County may use to get rid of green waste. Learn More
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    Fire Weather Watch Late Sunday Night into Tuesday Evening

    Fire Weather Watch late Sunday Night into Tuesday evening for the Delta and much of the Valley, the Coastal Range, and the Northern Sierra up to 5500 feet. For the Sierra, the strongest winds are expected Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Read on...
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    Apply for Defensible Space Assistance Today

    Nevada County received two grants to help low-income residents and citizens living with disabilities pay for defensible space. Residents interested in participating in the program may apply online today! Read on...
  16. County of Nevada Awarded FEMA Funding for Defensible Space Assistance (1)

    Nevada County Awarded FEMA Grant Funding for Defensible Space Assistance

    On September 28, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors passed two resolutions accepting grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The two programs will provide critical defensible space assistance. Read on...
  17. HWY49ProjectArea

    Second Public Meeting Scheduled for Highway 49 Improvements

    Nevada County Transportation Commission in coordination with Caltrans District 3 has been working to develop the next phase of improvements on Highway 49 between La Barr Meadows Road and the McKnight Way interchange. Read on...
  18. South County Shaded Fuel Break

    County of Nevada Awarded CAL FIRE Funding for South County Shaded Fuel Break

    CAL FIRE recently announced that the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services received grant funding to complete the South County Shaded Fuel Break. Read on...
  19. FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Centers for River Fire survivors to open Sept. 9-12

    FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Centers for River Fire survivors to open Sept. 9-12

    Placer and Nevada counties will continue their support for residents impacted by the River Fire with opportunities in both counties to connect with FEMA, CalOES and county representatives and apply for assistance. Read on...
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    No Cost Masks & Sanitizer Available for Small Businesses & Non-profits

    No cost PPE (masks and hand sanitizer) is available at locations across Nevada County for small businesses and non-profits while supplies last. Read on...
  21. Red Flag Warning 8.17.2021

    Red Flag Warning Tuesday Afternoon Through Wednesday Due to Breezy Winds and Low Humidity

    Red Flag Warning is now in effect from 1 pm today through 8 pm Wednesday for the mountains & portions of the Sacramento Valley due to gusty winds & extremely dry conditions. Read on...
  22. Copy of Fire Recovery Square Graphics

    Nevada County Evacuations Lifted for River Fire

    All evacuations for the River Fire have been lifted in Nevada County and are reflected in evacuation maps for Nevada County at www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/Zonehaven. Read on...
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    CodeRED Emergency Alerts Explained: Understand Opt-in Alerts and the Mobile Alert App

    Nevada County Sheriff’s Office uses multiple communication tools to create a layered and redundant system to alert residents when a wildfire poses a serious potential threat to life and property. Read on...
  24. Work Begins on Ponderosa West Project

    Work Begins on Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Shaded Fuel Break

    Grass Valley- CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit in cooperation with Nevada County and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County began work on County of Nevada property as part of the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project. Read on...
  25. Sierra Roots WEATHER SHELTER_NewsFlash

    County Opens Two Overflow Emergency Shelters Tonight and Tomorrow, December 28th and 29th

    Considering the weather prediction and widespread power outages, Nevada County and Sierra Roots are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for tonight and tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Learn More
  26. Sierra Roots WEATHER SHELTER_NewsFlash

    Two County Overflow Emergency Shelters Remain Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights

    Considering the weather prediction and widespread power outages, Nevada County and Sierra Roots are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol through Saturday for the nights of December 30th, December 31st and January 1st. Learn More
  27. 211 Connecting Point graphic_NewsFlash

    Call to Action: Check-in on Neighbors Without Power and Help Report Unmet Needs to 211

    Learn More
  28. YubaNet Webinar Winter Storm Update (350 x 350 px)

    Webinar: Winter Storm Update for Nevada County

    Panelists from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, County Emergency Operations Center, CAL FIRE, and PG&E will share the latest updates on the storm’s impact, emergency response efforts to date and available resources and services. Learn More
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