What Are Your Priorities for Emergency Preparedness?

Nevada County is asking residents what is most important to them around emergency preparedness and prioritizing critical resources required to prevent and respond to disasters. Data will also be used to better analyze gaps in resources and services.

As wildfires become more frequent and more destructive, heat events become increasingly common, and climate uncertainties mean more risk of droughts, floods, and extreme weather events, Nevada County must be well prepared for ongoing natural disasters.

“We know wildfire preparedness is the number one issue for our community. The winter storms were a stark reminder of how emergencies can strike anytime. We are facing a situation where our needs threaten to outpace our resources,” said Nevada County CEO Alison Lehman. “Setting strategic priorities and securing the necessary resources to implement them must be our focus, which is why community input now is essential.”

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17th Annual Health, Safety & Fire Preparedness Carnival Saturday May 7 11AM-4PM Free Admission! Eric Rood Admin. Center

Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival: Saturday, May 7^th

This Saturday, May 7th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Gold Country Kiwanis, Ready Nevada County, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are once again partnering to produce the Children’s Health and Wildfire Safety Carnival. This free educational event will comprise nearly 4 acres of activity at the Rood Center off Highway 49 in Nevada City.

The carnival will highlight the incredible first responders, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, search and rescue volunteers, emergency medical service workers, and wildfire prevention efforts of the Nevada County community.

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“Need for Speed” Broadband Survey Provides Key Data to Attract Funding

In March, residents and businesses were invited to participate in a new survey to assess high-speed internet (or “broadband”) availability and reliability across the County. The results of the survey will help the County prioritize new broadband projects, apply for funding, and advocate to elected officials and state regulators.

“We set a goal of at least 3,000 survey responses and ended up getting over 4,200. This is the kind of information that internet service providers will need to build new networks and will help the County secure funding to support those projects,” says Steve Monaghan, the County’s broadband lead and Chief Information Officer.

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Canned Food Drive for Food Bank of Nevada County: May 9^th- May 13^th

Nevada County is teaming up with the Food Bank to host a canned food drive on Monday, May 9th, through Friday, May 13th, during business hours. The Food Bank of Nevada County procures nutritious food and distributes it to individuals and families in need.

Donate your canned meals such as ravioli, chili, or spaghetti; individually wrapped items such as granola bars, nuts, or cups of fruit; and any shelf-stable food items such as pasta or cereal to support our most vulnerable populations. Four donation bins will be available at:

Eric Rood Administration Center: 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City
Grass Valley Library: 207 Mill St., Grass Valley
Crown Point: 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley
Brighton Greens Resource Center: 988 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley

Learn More about the Food Bank of Nevada County

Nevada County Recognized as an HRD Innovative HR Team in 2022

Nevada County Human Resources was named as one of twenty-nine most innovative teams in the US by Human Resources Director (HRD). HRD is reviewed over 2,800 submissions from across the United States to determine the most influential and innovative HR offices in the Nation.

Human Resources' submission was ranked based on HRD’s Innovative HR Teams 2022 report which recognizes firms that are breaking boundaries to move the HR profession forward in what has been a tumultuous year. Whether it’s by taking a progressive approach to recruitment, introducing new technology, or rolling out a ground-breaking reward and recognition strategy.

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May 10^th Board Meeting Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order on 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. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors.

The Tuesday, May 10th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Members of the public can provide general public comments or comment on items on the agenda by emailing BOS.PublicComment@co.nevada.ca.us or by using the Board’s eComment system. Find additional ways to provide public comment on pages 9 and 10 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

Following Public Comment and the Consent Calendar, the Nevada County Arts Council will provide a presentation on Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in Nevada County in April 2022.

Then, the Board will consider a resolution to accept a $1,000,000 grant to expand the Mobile Crisis Response Team within the Nevada County Behavioral Health System and a resolution recognizing May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 9th through May 15th as Police Week in Nevada County.

At 1:30 p.m., the Office of Emergency Services will provide an informational presentation on defensible space.

May 10th Agenda

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Building Safety Month: Building Codes in Action

May is Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month was founded by the International Code Council to promote worldwide building safety and help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures in our communities.

“Community is at the heart of everything we do. The work we do to review plans and to do inspections work to provide the best quality, safer builds, which in turn safeguard the community from fire and personal danger,” said Craig Griesbach, Community Development Agency’s Building Director.

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Older Americans Month: Age My Way!

May is Older Americans Month. Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the theme for Older Americans Month (OAM) 2022 is Age My Way.

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the celebration of OAM. This year’s theme focuses on how older adults can age in their communities, living independently for as long as possible and participating in ways they choose.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: HHSA Administrative Analyst

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.

Nevada County Health and Human Services is seeking an individual who is committed to public service and to improving our community. We seek an innovative, mission-driven individual who possesses interpersonal, facilitation, and analytical skills. The position works directly with the Agency Director and is highly involved in supporting Board priorities and values, including Affordable Housing, Homelessness, and Equity. The position will also serve as the Agency’s Privacy Officer, helping to protect the personal data with which we are entrusted by our customers. Duties of this position include:

Supporting action on Board of Supervisors Priorities such as Affordable Housing and Homelessness by facilitating meetings, monitoring progress, applying for grants and more.
Helping to craft and implement a performance measurement and reporting process for the Agency.
Undertaking special projects that involve coordinating staff across various departments.
Serving as the Agency’s Privacy Officer, helping the Agency maintain HIPAA compliance through providing employee training, audits, investigating potential incidents, and reporting.
Researching state and federal legislation, monitoring potential impacts to HHSA programs, and communicating changes with management.
Supervising administrative support staff.

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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