Rain, mountain snow and moderate winds are expected through Monday, Nov. 17. Sand is available (while supplies last) to help community members protect their home and property.

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services reminds residents as we approach the winter months to make storm preparedness part of their routine.

Get No-Cost Sand

Self-serve sand is available to Nevada County residents at no cost. Bring your own shovel and sandbags to one of the four locations in western Nevada County:

• Next to the Nevada County Warehouse: Corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
• Penn Valley Fire Protection District: 10513 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
• North San Juan Community Hall: 10057 Reservoir Street, North San Juan, CA 95960
• Higgins Fire Department: 10106 Combie Road, Auburn, CA 95602

Sandbags are available for purchase online or at various local businesses or hardware stores, but plan ahead for holiday closures or reduced hours.

More information is available at www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/Sand. 

Get Ready for Winter Storms

As fall and winter continue, residents can take simple steps now to stay prepared for winter storms.

Report Flooding, Downed Trees, or Power Lines

During heavy rain events, give yourself extra time to drive safely. Report any flooding, mudslides or downed trees on County-maintained roadways at public.works@nevadacountyca.gov or 530-265-1411. Crews are on-call after hours to respond to urgent issues. 

Report downed power lines by calling 9-1-1 and to PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 . Never touch or walk in the immediate area of a downed powerline; assume it is energized and extremely dangerous.

Nevada County Sanitation District customers can report emergent issues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 530-265-1555.

Storm Readiness

Keep your propane tank full and use fuel sparingly during stormy conditions, as heavy weather can delay deliveries.

If snow is forecasted for your area, line up snowplowing services in advance to ensure private driveways and roads remain accessible. 

For extensive, urgent storm damage cleanup, consider organizing with neighbors for coordinated tree debris removal.

Keep your vendor contacts on hand for:

• Propane Service
• Emergency Tree Service
• Snowplow Service
• Telecommunications
• Firewood
• Insurance

More information and tips at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/WinterPreparedness.

About the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES)

OES works under the Emergency Preparedness Board Objective, leading the community in all hazards planning, preparedness, response, and recovery with a focus on wildfire. OES focuses on improving county-wide evacuation routes and safety, continuing to strengthen early alert and critical communication systems, and working with residents and community partners in emergency preparedness, defensible space, home hardening, green waste disposal, and fire-safe land stewardship. We are all in this together. Learn more about OES at: ReadyNevadaCounty.org.