Posted on: February 26, 2021
Nevada County’s Defensible Space Inspection program creates safer evacuation routes and properties by educating homeowners on the importance of defensible space. Over the past several months, the Nevada County Defensible Space Inspection (DSI) t...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: February 24, 2021
The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (Nevada County OES) is excited to announce a new pilot project for countywide zone-based evacuation planning that is now underway. This unprecedented local initiative involves the collaboration of all the Cou...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: December 31, 2020
National Weather Service Sacramento is forecasting moderate to heavy mountain snow in the northern Sierra region. Motorists conducting essential travel are being alerted to a series of storms which will bring impactful winter weather across Northern Calif...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: December 6, 2020
A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) occurs in response to severe weather. Power is turned off to help prevent wildfire. PG&E will attempt to notify affected customers by phone, text and email.
In areas affected by a shutoff, PG&E opens daytime Com...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: December 4, 2020
Submitted by PG&E:
Potential Early Monday PSPS Event: Forecasted High Winds and Dry Conditions Mean PG&E Might Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Targeted Portions of 15 Counties and Five Tribal Communities
Approximately 130,000 custom...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: December 4, 2020
Mid-November, CAL FIRE NEU Unit Chief Estes lifted the burn suspension in Nevada, Yuba, and Placer Counties. Nevada County residents are now able to burn dry green waste on permissible burn days.
Pile burning is a necessary and efficient tool which helps r...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: December 1, 2020
For immediate Release: December 1, 2020
Nevada City, CA—While there has been some rain recently, much of the State, including Nevada County, is in a drought and the threat of Wildfire still exists. On Monday the 30th of November, California&r...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Did you miss the North San Juan Community Wildfire Virtual Town Hall held on November 19? The recording of the meeting is now available!
Speakers included:
- District IV Supervisor Hoek
- CAL FIRE NEU Division Chief Mathias
- CAL FIRE NEU Battal...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Nevada County’s rugged landscape can make communication for first responders difficult when emergencies strike in river canyons and parts of the County with limited telecommunications infrastructure. Radio coverage can be spotty, and many times cell and d...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 19, 2020
You are Invited!
Join us for an important conversation with District IV Supervisor Hoek and a panel of local wildfire and preparedness experts.
Have your questions about evacuations and communication challenges answered. Learn more about how you can get inv...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 20, 2020
Being Ready Nevada County, means being ready for anything. Winter weather is here and the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) would like to remind residents that free sand and sandbags are available at four locations.
- Next to the Nevada County...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 16, 2020
Auburn- Effective Monday, November 16, 2020, at 8:00 AM the burn suspension in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brian Estes is formally cancelling the burn suspension and advises residents the...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 6, 2020
On the edge of Western Nevada County lies a community who is taking fire mitigation into their own hands. The Big Oak Street Tenders, Inc., located in Smartsville, formed two years ago to collectively maintain 22 miles of overgrown private roadway. Motiva...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 4, 2020
You are Invited!
Join us for an important conversation with District IV Supervisor Hoek and a panel of local wildfire and preparedness experts.
Have your questions about evacuations and communication challenges answered. Learn more about how you can get inv...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: October 23, 2020
Be Ready Nevada County
Red Flag Warning Issued: Sunday evening, October 25th, through Tuesday afternoon, October 27th
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening through...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: October 13, 2020
Be Ready Nevada County: Red Flag Warning Issued: Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 AM –Friday, October 16 at 11:00 AM
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from early Wednesday morning through Friday morni...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 9, 2020
PG&E Sponsored Community Resource Centers
To support customers during the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff, PG&E has opened a Community Resource Center beginning at 8 a.m. and will remain open until 10 p.m. These centers will be “mobi...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 9, 2020
OES will be hosting a Recovery Resource Center on Wednesday, September 9th to connect residents impacted by the Jones Fire to recovery resources.
Residents can find additional information at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/JonesFireRecovery.
The County of N...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 7, 2020
PG&E Sponsored Community Resource Centers
To support customers during the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff, PG&E will be opening a Community Resource Center beginning Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. and remain open until 10 p.m. These centers will be...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 7, 2020
FROM PG&E – Released September 7, 2020:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Plans for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
Amid Extreme Heat, Forecasted Offshore Dry Wind Event Means PG&E Might Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 7, 2020
Be Ready Nevada County: Red Flag Warning IssuedMonday September 7, 10 PM - Wednesday September 9, 8 AM
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday morning. Thi...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 4, 2020
OES will be hosting a Recovery Resource Center on Wednesday, September 9th to connect residents impacted by the Jones Fire to recovery resources.
Residents can find additional information at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/JonesFireRecovery.
The County of N...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 24, 2020
Nevada City, CA – With only 70% of the Jones Fire contained and evacuated residents just now returning to their homes, the Nevada County Relief Fund is requesting donations to provide emergency relief to wildfire survivors. According to CAL FIRE...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 21, 2020
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 30% containment Friday morning. All Evacuation Orders have been lifted although some road closures remain in place. Road closures include:
- Jones Bar at Newtown Rd (check point for local residents)...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 20, 2020
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 15% containment Thursday evening. There are currently 175 parcels under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire. Several residential areas outside of the fire perimeter have been reope...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 19, 2020
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 5% containment Wednesday evening. There are currently 854 residents under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire with another 1,153 residents under an Evacuation Warning. Sev...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 19, 2020
Smoke from several wildfires burning in Northern California is impacting the Sacramento region, enhancing ozone formation and increasing particle concentrations. Exposure to elevated PM2.5 (fine particulate matter in smoke) concentrations can result in ey...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 18, 2020
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 650 acres and 15% containment Tuesday evening. There are currently 4,103 residents under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire with another 1,213 residents under an Evacuation Warning. The Evacuat...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 17, 2020
The Jones Fire prompted the mandatory evacuations of 3,891 residents today with another 212 residents under an Evacuation Warning (potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock s...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Being Ready Nevada County means being ready for anything and using all the tools available to both prepare for and respond to emergencies in real time. With that goal in mind, the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is proud to share the...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 15, 2020
Cooling Centers Available in Western Nevada County
With high temperatures forecasted today and through next Thursday, the Nevada County Public Health Department and Office of Emergency Services are activating air-conditioned Cooling Centers in Western Neva...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 14, 2020
Temperatures are projected to hit 100 degrees in parts of Western Nevada County. Extreme heat impacts are expected through at least next Thursday as the longest stretch of hot weather of the season is forecast.
During this heat wave, the Nevada County Publ...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 13, 2020
August 12, 2020, the Office of Emergency Services conducted a test of Nevada County’s CodeRED Emergency Alert System and they seek your feedback. Share your experience by completing the emergency alert test Community Survey!
More than 150 surveys...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 14, 2020
Apply Today!
To reduce the threat of wildfire, the Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) are partnering to provide free defensible space clearing services to 15 homeowners who are low-income seniors or individual...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 6, 2020
As peak fire season approaches, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and the Town of Truckee are urging residents to sign up for emergency alerts in preparation for a test scheduled for August 12. This will be a simultaneous test of the both ...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 31, 2020
In just 6 days, approximately 1,300 gallons of hand sanitizer and 314,000 surgical masks were given to more than 1,000 small businesses from Truckee to Penn Valley. The Nevada County spirit was on full display as volunteers from civic organizations, athle...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Being Ready Nevada County means being ready for anything and using all the tools available to both prepare for and respond to emergencies in real time. With that goal in mind, the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is proud to share the...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 8, 2020
oin us for a SPECIAL EDITION of our TFF Carhop as we partner with Ready Nevada County to find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too!Being Read Nevada County means being ready for anything. Office of Emergency Services is excited to pa...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 10, 2020
August 12, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and the Town of Truckee are teaming up to issue simultaneous tests of the CodeRED and Nixle Everbridge Emergency Alert Systems.
All Nevada County residents are advised to prepare by registering f...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 6, 2020
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.Affected Area: Fire Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 2, 2020
On this holiday weekend, we want to extend our gratitude to the residents of Lake Wildwood and the surrounding areas for reporting the recent fire, staying situationally aware via trusted news sources like Yubanet.com, checking in with their 5 emergency a...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020, Nevada County CA—The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is providing free "EVACUATED" tags for residents to place in a highly visible place such as a door, reflective address sign, mailbox, fence, or gate...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 22, 2020
WHAT: Dangerous heat with afternoon highs between 99 and 110 for the Valley and between 95 to 105 for the Foothills. The hottest daytime temperatures will be found north of Marysville. Overnight lows in the 60s to 70s.WHERE: Sacramento ...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 12, 2020
County of Nevada has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
NACo recognized Ready Nevada County, ...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 2, 2020
What: Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in the Greater Truckee RegionWhen: Thursday June 11, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.Where: Live Zoom Event on YubaNet.com
Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in the Greater Truckee Region
County ...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 27, 2020
Free mulch is available on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-3pm through June 27 at
- Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds, 10513 Spenceville Rd, Grass Valley, CA
- Rise Gold Site, 12625 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley, CA
Staff will be on hand to mechanically load mulch...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 27, 2020
In case you missed it, the Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County virtual town hall is avilable to watch online. Our expert panel answers questions from Nevada County residents and provides updates on each agencies’ state of preparednes...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 19, 2020
Fire season is just around the corner and the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is pleased to announce that it is partnering with YubaNet, and local fire authorities, to host a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wildfire Preparedness and Response...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Grant funding from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) expands free residential green waste disposal opportunities throughout Nevada County. The Office of Emergency Services is partnering with Fire Safe Council, 211 Connecting Poi...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: April 28, 2020
Nevada City, CA, April 28 — Grant funding from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) will expand free residential green waste disposal opportunities throughout the county. Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) a...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: April 7, 2020
Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, ...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: April 2, 2020
The Nevada County Public Health Department needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community.
At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place. We are asking all Nevada County resid...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 23, 2020
The adult person, who resides in Western Nevada County, recently traveled outside the country, and at this time, it appears the disease was acquired during international travel. The person’s close household contacts are under quarantine and have...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 23, 2020
It is required for all California residents to shelter at home, except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Reducing social contact can help slow the spread of this coronavirus and keep our comm...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 23, 2020
Highlights:
- Nevada County is announcing its second community member with a confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
- The person is an adult, resides in Eastern Nevada County, and was hospitalized out of the area.
- There are ways...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 16, 2020
Highlights:
- Nevada County is announcing its first laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
- The person is an adult, resides in Eastern County, and has been isolated at home.
- There are ways to protect yourself and oth...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 11, 2020
Nevada County has had ten persons under investigation (PUIs) for coronavirus, nine of whom have tested negative for COVID-19. The one that is currently under investigation for COVID-19 is being tested, and there are still no confirmed cases of c...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 23, 2019
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.
Crews from CAL FIRE Washing...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 16, 2019
Nevada County, CA—On August 15th, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) conducted a test of the opt-in CodeRED emergency alert system. A substantial number of Nevada County residents registered for the notifications and received t...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 26, 2019
Our relatively mild summer is heating up this weekend, with temperatures projected to hit 100 degrees in parts of Western Nevada County. During this heat wave, the Nevada County Public Health Department would like to remind everyone that higher temperatur...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 24, 2019
Partnership between Gold Country Community Services and Ready Nevada County Aids Seniors in Need of Firewood and Homeowners Clearing Trees for Defensible Space
The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors approves the Office of Emergency Services and Gold Cou...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 9, 2019
Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project, the highest priority hazardous fuel reduction project in the Nevada County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is moving forward with Board approval of 3 resolutions. Resolutions proclaiming a Local Emergen...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 2, 2019
Grass Valley—In an effort to raise awareness on Red Flag Warning days, Nevada County Fire Districts, the Office of Emergency Services and the Fire Safe Council will post physical red flags to alert the community in the event of a Red Flag Warnin...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 14, 2019
On Tuesday, June 11th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors along with County staff from the Board Office, County Executive Office, Office of Emergency Services, County Counsel and the Sheriff’s Office toured local CAL FIRE facilities to learn about the...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 13, 2019
California Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionNevada-Yuba-Placer Unit
CONTACT:Mary EldridgeInformation Officer(530) 889-0111X1023
RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2019
CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties
AUBURN–&a...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 9, 2019
On Monday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Eric Rood Administrative Center, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services will host Ready, Set, Go for Families, the final in a four-part, speaker series designed to educate and inspire the co...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 9, 2019
Sunday, June 9, CAL FIRE NEU is running a Wildland Urban Interface drill in the Cement Hill, Lake Vera Purdon, and Round Mountain neighborhoods. There will be an increased presence of first responders on roadways and around homes.
A Code Red emergency aler...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 31, 2019
ReadyNevadaCounty.org goes live this week as part of an innovative, multipronged approach to mobilize the community to take action to prevent and prepare for wildfire. Residents are encouraged to go online for the latest on Nevada County’s wildf...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 23, 2019
On Monday, June 10, 6:00 -7:30 P.M. in the Board Chambers of the Eric Rood Administrative Center, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services will present Ready, Set, Go! for Families. The final in a four-part series, this event is designed to educate and ...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 23, 2019
Ready Nevada County at First Friday Art Walk
Ready Nevada County, Miners Foundry Cultural Center, and Nevada City First Friday Art Walk join forces for a summer-long series of Ready, Set, Go Mixers in Nevada City, June 7, July 5, August 2, 5:00-9:00 P.M.
Th...
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