Jones Fire at 705 acres and 25% containment Friday morning

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 25% containment Friday morning. Several residential areas outside of the fire perimeter have been reopened. If your address is still under a mandatory evacuation order, please respect the order and road closures. This is for your continued safety.

"Fire activity moderated today due to stabilizing weather and aggressive direct fire attack by crews, engines, dozers and air support," said CAL FIRE NEU Unit Chief Brian Estes. "This has allowed us to improve containment and getting residents back into their homes."

Thursday Evening Jones Fire Release

Thank You to Our First Responders

Prepare for Fire: Fire Weather Watch Sunday into Early Next Week

National Weather Service Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch from Sunday, August 23rd, through Tuesday, August 25th, for most of Nevada County and many Northern California counties due to a forecast of thunderstorms with little to no rainfall. These could produce fire starts, so a Fire Weather Watch has been issued. Remember, always have an emergency plan during fire season in case a fire starts near you.

Could you evacuate at a moment’s notice? Are you prepared with plenty of medicine, food, water, masks, hand sanitizer and supplies in the event of a prolonged power shutoff? We are all responsible for our own preparedness. Plan ahead now to set yourself up for success in the future. If you need assistance connecting to resources to help formulate a plan, call 211 or 1-833-DIAL211.

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Smoke from Several Wildfires Burning in Northern California is Impacting the Sacramento Region

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 eye and throat irritation, headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, congestion, coughing, impaired lung function and chest pain, especially among sensitive individuals such as the elderly, children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung conditions, pregnant women and anyone who is exercising or working hard outdoors. People who are affected by, or susceptible to, COVID-19 may be at increased risk from wildfire smoke due to cardiovascular symptoms or a compromised or suppressed immune system.

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Nevada County Department of Agriculture Distributing N95 Masks to Protect Its Agricultural Workers

Due to the recent wildfire event here in Nevada County as well as the numerous fires across the State, in the coming days it is possible that air quality could deteriorate into the unhealthy category here in Nevada County.

The Nevada County Department of Agriculture reminds Farmers and Ranchers that if the Air Quality index for PM2.5 is 151 or greater, state regulation (8CCR 5141.1) require that employers take proper measures in order to protect their employees while working outdoors.

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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Renovation Planning is Underway & Public Input Being Sought

Nevada County's Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department has begun the planning process for the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Renovation Project. The proposed project will address current facility challenges and future operations to accommodate growth leading to more materials received and customers served.

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August 25^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 August 25th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

Public Comment may be submitted prior to the Board meeting 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, leaving an eComment at www.mynevadacounty.com/BoardMeetings, Live Public Comment may be submitted by calling (530) 270-3474 to provide live comments, attending the meeting by remote at a kiosk located at the Eric Rood Administrative Center in Western Nevada County, or at the District 5 Board of Supervisors office in Eastern Nevada County. Masks are required to enter a County building. For individuals unable to wear a mask there will be an outside kiosk located at the Eric Rood Administrative Center.

Following the consent calendar and public comment at 9:05 a.m., the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Board will provide a presentation on their activities.

Then County Executive Officer Alison Lehman will bring forward responses to the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Nevada County Civil Grand Jury Report, dated June 25, 2020 entitled “CalFresh in Nevada County: Leaving Food (and Money) on the Table” for approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Beginning at 11:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors will consider the approval of Penn Valley Area Plan.

During the 1:30 p.m. afternoon session Chief Information Officer Steve Monaghan will provide a presentation on the Wildfire Preparedness Informational Presentation to the Board by Office of Emergency Services and stakeholders.

Lastly, Chief Information Officer Steve Monaghan will provide a resolution proclaiming a Local Emergency in the County of Nevada due to the Jones Fire.

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

Meeting Agenda

Free Green Waste Disposal Event

With fire season upon us it is important to create a defensible space around your home. In order to protect your home, creating and maintaining a 100 foot defensible space is instrumental in helping reduce the damage caused by wildfires to your home.

Waste Management is offering free green waste disposal at the McCourtney Road Transfer Station on August 24^th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to dispose of any biomass consisting of all tree and plant trimmings, dead plants, weeds, leaves, branches, and similar materials that fit into a Green Waste Cart. Take this opportunity to protect your home by getting rid of fire fuel.

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Thank You to Our 211 Call Center Agents

211 Connecting Point is a resource and information hub that connects people with community programs and services through a searchable web page and a 24/7 local call center that can be reached at 1-833-DIAL211. Through COVID-19 to the Jones Fire, the call center agents at 211 Connecting Point have been here for the Nevada County community to provide information and resources.

During the Jones Fire, call agents took over 1,000 calls, spent nearly 200 hours assisting callers and kept over 10,000 text message subscribers informed with the latest Jones Fire updates.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Civil Attorney

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's the only rural CA county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor activities.

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