Reminder: Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on August 12^th

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 the CodeRED and Nixle Everbridge Emergency Alert Systems and is scheduled to run throughout the day.

All Nevada County residents are advised to register for CodeRED Emergency Alerts in one of the following ways:

Visit ReadyNevadaCounty.org/EmergencyAlerts
Text ReadyNevadaCounty to 99411 and follow the link to complete the registration.
Call 211 or 1-833-DIAL211 for assistance from a Connecting Point call agent.

CodeRED Emergency Alerts will display as originating from 866-419-5000 or 855-969-4636 on caller ID and residents are encouraged to save these numbers.

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OES Launches Ready Nevada County Dashboard

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 Ready Nevada County Dashboard to help residents access technology and information for better emergency outcomes. High fire danger, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, and COVID-19 all add to the complexity of emergency planning. Building platforms to share information helps individuals create redundancies in their plan and that can save lives.

“This tool provides access to real time data during an emergency and technology to help residents make a plan that works for their specific needs, but everyone should still have a battery-operated radio and 5 Emergency allies. There is no one-size-fits-all emergency plan and technology is only one piece of a complicated puzzle,” says OES Director, Steve Monaghan.

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New COVID-19 Guidance for Youth Sports

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released new guidance for youth sports and youth PE, allowing for modified activities. Adult non-professional sports are still not allowed at this time. The guidance provides guidance for all youth sports programs—including school-based, club, and recreational programs—to support a safe environment for players, coaches and trainers, families, spectators, event/program/facility managers, workers, and volunteers.

Nevada County Public Health has updated the local COVID guidance FAQ to reflect these changes, and CDPH has also released an FAQ for the guidance.

CDPH Youth Sports Guidance

State Announces Underreporting of Positive COVID-19 Cases

The State has discovered an underreporting of COVID-19 cases due to technology issues with the electronic laboratory reporting system which reports into the state’s disease registry system (CalREDIE). Test results and patient care have not been affected or delayed by the issue. The state is working to address the issue with the system and the disclaimer on Nevada County's Coronavirus Dashboard will be removed once the issue has been solved.

While clinicians are still able to report to local health departments, this issue may impact a local public health department’s ability to receive all lab reports in order to case investigate and contact trace. It is important to remember that if you tested positive, please isolate in your home. Don’t forget to reach out to friends and family that you have come in close contact with so they know to quarantine. Find isolation diagnosed with COVID-19 and quarantine (close contact of someone diagnosed with COVID-19) guidance at www.mynevadacounty.com/coronavirus.

Nevada County Coronavirus Dashboard

August 11^th Board Meeting Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order pertaining to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors remotely. The Board of Supervisors will attend the meeting and participate to the same extent as if they were present. Tuesday's July 14th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

Public Comment may be submitted by writing a letter to the Board of Supervisors (letter must be received before 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting), calling (530) 264-0554 and leaving a voice mail message, emailing BOS.PublicComment@co.nevada.ca.us, or leaving an eComment at www.mynevadacounty.com/BoardMeetings.

Following the consent calendar and public comment, County Executive Officer Alison Lehman will bring responses to the 2019/20 Nevada County Civil Grand Jury Report, dated May 29, 2020, entitled Nevada County Request for Proposal and Procurement Practices and the 2019/20 Nevada County Civil Grand Jury Report, dated June 5, 2020, entitled Wildfire Prevention: Let's Treat It as If Our Lives Depend on It before the Board for approval.

During the 1:30 p.m. afternoon session, Public Health Director Jill Blake and Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Johnson will give an informational presentation on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Lastly, Community Development Agency Director Sean Powers will present a temporary Urgency Ordinance for COVID-19 Enforcement. The Urgency Ordinance will need a 4/5 vote to pass. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Urgency Ordinance can be found at www.mynevadacounty.com/COVIDUrgencyOrdinance.

There are many ways the public are encouraged to participate during this meeting which are described in the Public Meeting Protocol.

August 11th Agenda

Thank You for Calling 211

211 Connecting Point is a resource and information hub that connects people with community programs and services through a searchable web page and 24/7 local call center. 211 serves Nevada County, Placer County, and the Tahoe-Truckee region.

Each county with a 211 service has a designated entity that administers the program. These county-based entities coordinate with local human services agencies to connect callers to local community services. 211 also serves as Nevada County's non-emergency call center. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211 to talk to a local call center representative for non-emergency questions during an emergency event such as Coronavirus, a wildfire or a Public Safety Power Shutoff.

Job Openings at Nevada County: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst I

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

The Nevada County Assessor's Office is currently recruiting a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst I. In the Assessor's office the GIS Analyst prepares of a variety of maps and reports and utilizes various resources to create, revise, maintain and interpret geographic information. This position is essential for the successful completion of the Assessor's annual tax roll for Nevada County. The successful candidate will routinely research and analyze recorded maps and documents by performing spatial data management and analysis. The GIS analyst will continually update the County's parcel fabric in GIS by utilizing legal descriptions, deeds, maps and other technical and legal documents used to identify property and establish property ownership. The ideal candidate will have experience with the California Coordinate Mapping System and knowledge of real estate principles, surveying principles and practices.

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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Reminder: Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on August 12th