Excessive Heat Warning into this Weekend

Excessive Heat Warning into Sunday Evening

The National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for portions of Nevada County through Sunday evening. Higher temperatures can be dangerous for all people, but especially the very young, seniors, and those with chronic medical conditions. During high-heat events, Nevada County's Office of Emergency Services partners with Nevada County Public Health to review our plans for Excessive Heat Emergencies.

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Free Mulch Pick-up June 18th and 19th

While supplies last, Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, Fire Safe Council of Nevada County will be hosting the final Nevada County Free Mulch Pick Up events. This program is first-come, first-serve and there is no limit to the amount of material you may take.

Mulch helps with erosion control, moisture retention, soil enrichment, and weed suppression. Mechanical loaders will be onsite to fill truck beds and trailers. This program is brought to residents by funding from the County of Nevada, CA.

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YubaNet to Host June 24^th Webinar on Water/Power Conservation and Safety

A persistent drought, record high temperatures and a forecast of above normal fire potential all but guarantee rolling blackouts, public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) and restrictions on water usage. Join us for a webinar on Thursday, June 24th at 5:00 p.m. for updates on the preparations underway to minimize the impacts of extreme weather.

Experts from NID, PG&E and Nevada County will answer your questions and share best practices for homeowners and residents. Learn about impacts on recreation, how to prepare, generator safety and where to find resources. Email your questions for the panelists ahead of time to townhall@yubanet.com.

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Moving Beyond the Blueprint

This week, the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy tier system was lifted, allowing business operations to move back to pre-pandemic operations without capacity limitations. As California moves forward with reopening, many are eager to get out and enjoy. The COVID-19 vaccines are effective in preventing infection, disease, and spread, however, with just over 50% of Nevada County residents fully vaccinated, COVID has not gone away.

California guidance is now in alignment with the CDC guidance on masks and face coverings. Fully vaccinated people to go unmasked in most places. However, you might not see masks go away completely. Under the State's current guidance, a business could request that all their customers wear masks, and people may choose to continue to wear masks as we transition back to normal. Masks are also still required for everyone in some settings, such as public transit, schools, healthcare settings, correction facilities, and shelters.

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California Launches New Digital Tool Giving Residents Access to Their COVID-19 Vaccine Record

The California Department of Public Health and California Department of Technology announced a new Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record for Californians, available at myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov. The tool is a convenient option for Californians who received a COVID-19 vaccination to access their record from the state's immunization registry systems.

"While CDPH recommends that vaccinated Californians keep their paper CDC card in a safe and secure place, we recognize that some people might prefer an electronic version," said California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan. "And if one of the state's nearly 20 million vaccinated Californians misplaces their paper card, the Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record provides a convenient backup."

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YubaNet’s Final Vaccinate Nevada County Weekly Webinar

Watch this week’s Vaccinate Nevada County webinar by YubaNet. Public Health officials provide real-time updates on the availability of the vaccine and what to expect in the coming week. This week's vaccine video update was the final in YubaNet's vaccine series. Please click the image below to rewatch this week's meeting.

Gateway Mountain Center Now Offering Free Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits in Truckee

Through a partnership between Nevada County Behavioral Health, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, and the Future Without Drug Dependence in Tahoe Truckee, Gateway Mountain Center will now be offering Free Narcan kits to youth and their families, with staff available to provide relevant information and training in both English and Spanish.

In 2020, there were 33 accidental opioid-related overdose deaths in Nevada County, and 19 of those deaths were Fentanyl related. Narcan (also known as naloxone) is a medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose in an emergency and saves lives. Narcan can be easily administered via a nasal spray, and it does not have negative consequences if administered to someone who hasn’t overdosed on opioids.

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Nevada County Supervisors Adopt 21/22 Budget

On June 15th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the 21/22 County Budget. Nevada County's long-standing Board of Supervisors' budget and financial management policies have created a solid foundation to help get us beyond the COVID-19 pandemic the past year. The County has been planning for a major emergency or recession for several years to continue operations without the need for drastic cuts in budgets or services, and that planning continues to serve the County well.

"I'm looking forward to working with our partners on Board Objectives that will have a major impact on our community," said Board of Supervisors Chair Dan Miller. "Thank you to our budget team for putting this budget document together and showing so clearly how the budget dollars will be put to good use."

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South County Area Municipal Advisory Council

This week, the South County Area Municipal Advisory Council held its second meeting to kick off early work and orientation on the Higgins Area Plan. On February 9, 2021 the Board of Supervisors created and established the South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SC MAC) via Resolution 21-035 to advise the County regarding the development, passage, and implementation of the Higgins Area Plan.

At the SCMAC meeting on Wednesday, the Council elected Erin Sullivan as Chair and Jim Mathias as Vice-Chair for the group. They also received a presentation by Nevada County Principal Planner Tyler Barrington and Associate Planner Kyle Smith who will be serving as the staff leads for the project. Staff also provided an update on bringing in planning and design firm PlaeWorks to assist with the project. Members of the SCMAC also had an opportunity to meet with District IV Planning Commissioner and former Penn Valley Area MAC Chair Mike Mastrodonato on his experiences with the development and adoption of the Penn Valley Area Plan in 2020.

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Board of Supervisors June 22^nd Agenda 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 from inside the Board Chambers. Tuesday's June 22nd meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Please refer to pages 13 and 14 of the agenda to find the ways you can provide public comment. Highlights on the agenda include but are not limited to the following. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

Following the consent calendar, a public hearing will be held to discuss the service needs and priorities of Nevada County and to solicit resident input. The Nevada County Adult and Families Commission is in the process of submitting an updated Community Action Plan (CAP) for the 2022/2023 program years.

Next, the Board will hear an informational presentation on wildfire preparedness by the Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, Nevada County Consolidated Fire District, and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County regarding the outlook on the 2021 Fire Season and wildfire prevention program updates.

After the presentation, the Board will consider a resolution authorizing various expenditures from the U.S. American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Aid Program (ARPA).

During the afternoon session, a public hearing will be held to consider the proposed adjustments and increases in Sewer Service Charge fees for all customers within the District for Fiscal Years 2021/22 through 2025/26.

June 22nd Meeting Agenda

Job Openings at Nevada County: Sheriff Dispatcher 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.

Do you have a passion and desire for helping people? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Have you ever considered working as a Sheriff's Dispatcher? This highly sought after career allows you to be the first, first responder assisting the community in their time of need. If you are someone who is able to handle multiple tasks at once and doesn't mind shift work, including nights and holidays, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Our 9-1-1 dispatch center is staffed with highly dedicated professionals that answer over 50,000 calls a year. Being a dispatcher is one of the toughest jobs that you'll ever love. Apply now to become a part of this rewarding team.

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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