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Prepare Now for Severe Winter Weather

The past two winters, Snowmageddon and Snowpocalypse, have shown us just how important it is to be prepared for severe weather. Extended power outages and road closures mean planning for food, water, heat, medicine, and fuel well in advance. Whether you’v...

Managing Winter Storm Impacts for Wildfire Resilience in Nevada County

Nevada City, CA—In the immediate aftermath of the severe winter weather of early 2023, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) launched the Winter Storm Hazardous Vegetation Cleanup Project. This program, which began earlier this year and is ...

Emergency Operations Center and Nevada County Roads Crew Honored as Teams of the Year

The Emergency Operations Center Team and Nevada County Roads Crew were named Nevada County Collaborative Teams of the Year at the Board of Supervisors meeting Sept. 12. 

Emergency Operations Team

February’s epic winter storm caused the collapse of ...

FEMA Assistance Available for Eligible Disaster-damaged Wells and Septic Systems

By FEMA pdfSACRAMENTO, Calif.- Residents who lost access to water through their private wells or had damage to their septic system caused by the severe winter storms may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households...

Wildfire Restoration Funding Secured for Jones Bar and Lobo Fire Footprint

Nevada City, CA— Last week, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), voted to grant $2,396,000 to Sierra Streams Institute (SSI) and the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) to implement the Sierra Foothills Forest Resilience Projec...

Wildfire Planning Efforts Ramp Up in Truckee

Long recognized as a tourist destination, Truckee faces unique challenges in wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts,  including those posed by seasonal population fluctuations and heavy recreational use. On the heels of Measure T, Truckee Fir...

Nevada County to Host Community Wildfire Protection Plan Lunch & Learns

Nevada City, CA—The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is hosting four virtual Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Lunch & Learns this month and the public is invited to join. The Lunch & Learns will be the first set of communi...

Nevada County Secures $3.9 Million for Fuels Reduction in Woodpecker Ravine

Nevada City, CA—The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has awarded the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) with $3,914,536 to implement Phase II of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break. This project, identi...

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Receives 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category

Nevada City, CA—Last week, the National Association of Counties, NACo, held its Annual Conference and Expo in Travis County, Texas. County District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall was in attendance to receive the 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category on b...

Deadline to Access Local Assistance for 2023 Winter Storms Extended

The deadline for Nevada County residents to apply for FEMA assistance for the February 2023 Winter Storms has been extended to September 1. This opportunity makes new resources available to residents and businesses that experienced damages or hardships du...

Happy 4th of July!

Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July? A friendly reminder before the holiday weekend that all types of fireworks are illegal in Nevada County. Possessing, transporting, or using fireworks is against the law. More information about firework safety an...

South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban in Effect

The South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban takes effect for the 2023 fire season beginning at 8:00am on Monday, June 26, 2023. Annually, the ban begins when CAL FIRE declares fire restrictions and prohibits burning on private property within the lower 39-mile...

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties

Submitted by CAL FIRE NEU

After a wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in...

Help Define Wildfire Resilience—Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey

Nevada County Wants to Hear from You!

Help Define Wildfire Resilience—Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey

Now through August 31^st, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services is collecting resident feedback through the Community Wildfir...

Nevada County Firewise Communities: We Are the Solution

Did you know Nevada County now has more Firewise USA® Communities than any other county in the nation? Here, wildfire preparedness isn't just a catchphrase. To us, it's a way of life. Preparing for wildfire is a year-round effort that involves the whole f...

Take Nevada County’s Wildfire Planning Survey through August 31st

Nevada City, June 1, 2023—Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is investing substantial grant funding in three critical wildfire and multi-hazard strategic plans: an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), an update ...

Nevada County Secures $1.7 Million to Treat Evacuation Routes

Nevada City, May 23, 2023—Today, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved acceptance of CAL FIRE and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funding to reduce hazardous fuels along evacuation routes in the wildland urban interface. The Off...

Nevada County Recognizes Firewise Together Fundraiser: A Benefit for Firewise Communities

Nevada City, May 22, 2023—The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is hosting the Firewise Together Fundraiser a benefit for Firewise Communities from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Lake Wildwood’s Commodore Park. This even...

Yuba Watershed Institute Named Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation Partner of the Year

NEVADA CITY, CA—Yesterday, at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) named the Yuba Watershed Institute (YWI) their Conservation Partner of the Year for 2023. YWI is a local nonprofit that has been operating on...

Elemental Documentary Film Screening and Q&A May 8 at 7pm

Submitted by the Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre WHAT: Elemental: Reimagine Fire film and Q&A WHEN: Monday, May 8, 2023, 7:00 pm WHERE: Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre TICKETS: htt...

CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required MAY 1st

The CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit announced effective Monday, May 1, 2023, at 8:00 am all residential pile burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties. Burn permits must now be obtained online at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov.

Historic Winter Makes for Dangerous River Conditions

After a long winter which brought one of the largest snowpacks on record, rising temperatures are delivering historic volumes of snowmelt to California’s rivers. The sun is finally out, but that doesn’t mean it is time to hit the river. 

Unlike dr...

Save the Date: Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival

18^th Annual Free Day of Family Fun!

Save the Date! The Gold Country Kiwanis, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are once again partnering to produce the Children’s Health, Safety and Fire Preparedne...

Over $1.5 Million Granted for Forest Resilience Projects in Nevada County

Three local agencies in Nevada County have been awarded grant funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) for forest resilience projects that will reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health in the region.

The grant recipients are:

• The Yuba Watershe...

Property Tax Relief as a Result of Storm Damage

With a state and local emergency proclamation in place because of recent storm damage, qualified property owners in Nevada County might be entitled to property tax relief.

Storm damage must be $10,000 or more for a property owner to be eligible for emergen...

Snow Load Advisory: Reminder to Monitor Structures for Dangerous Snow Loads

Nevada County’s Building Department is advising residents and businesses to monitor buildings and roofs for signs of excessive snow loads. With significant rain in the forecast, it will be possible for the snow to act as a sponge absorbing the moisture an...

PG&E: Working to Restore as Many Customers as Possible Ahead of Next Storm

PG&E reports crews continue to restore power in hard-hit Nevada County after heavy, low-elevation snowstorms caused power outages to thousands.  PG&E continues to restore power using out-of-area crews and contractors to assist local teams...

Nevada County Opens Warming Center at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building

A Warming Center is open at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building to provide a space for all Nevada County residents to charge devices and warm up. Nevada County’s Extreme Weather Shelter with Sierra Roots has also moved to the Gra...

Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on February 1, 2023

Start 2023 off right by ensuring that you are signed up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts! CodeRED is an opt-in notification system used by the County of Nevada to notify residents in an emergency. These alerts may be received as text, email, landline, cell ph...