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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Free Residential Green Waste Disposal Returns to Nevada County

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The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, in partnership with the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and CAL FIRE, are hosting FREE self-service green waste disposal, and wood chip pick-up.  As storm recovery continues, residents are enc...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Over $1.5 Million Granted for Forest Resilience Projects in Nevada County

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Three local agencies in Nevada County have been awarded grant funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) for forest resilience projects that will reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health in the region.

The grant recipients are:

  • The Yuba Watershe...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Nevada County Provides Priority Permitting and Fee Waiver for Winter Storm Damage

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Residents and business owners with storm damage repairs in unincorporated Nevada County will receive priority permitting and have local fees waived for repair permits through the Nevada County Community Development Agency (CDA) for repairs following the F...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Property Tax Relief as a Result of Storm Damage

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With a state and local emergency proclamation in place because of recent storm damage, qualified property owners in Nevada County might be entitled to property tax relief.

Storm damage must be $10,000 or more for a property owner to be eligible for emergen...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Take Nevada County’s Storm Damage Survey to Share Damage and Needs Data

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Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) has launched a Winter Storm Building Damage Survey to gather resident and business damage from the recent winter storms.

“These storms have hit our community hard,” said OES Director Craig Griesbach. “Data s...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Snow Load Advisory: Reminder to Monitor Structures for Dangerous Snow Loads

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Nevada County’s Building Department is advising residents and businesses to monitor buildings and roofs for signs of excessive snow loads. With significant rain in the forecast, it will be possible for the snow to act as a sponge absorbing the moisture an...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Atmospheric River to Bring Heavy Rainfall, Raises Flooding Concerns

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An atmospheric river system projected to hit late Thursday into Friday has raised concerns about the potential for flooding. The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) warns that its lower division dams will be spilling, as is typical during win...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members Affected by Winter Storms

In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare counties, Health Net is providing special assistance to ...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 8, 2023

PG&E: Working to Restore as Many Customers as Possible Ahead of Next Storm

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PG&E reports crews continue to restore power in hard-hit Nevada County after heavy, low-elevation snowstorms caused power outages to thousands.  PG&E continues to restore power using out-of-area crews and contractors to assist local teams...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Strong Winter Storm Predicted for Saturday through Monday

Strong Winter Storm Predicted for Saturday through Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saturday, March 4th at 10:00 am through Monday, March 6th at 10:00 am. Heavy snow is expected on Saturday and into Sunday morning, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 18 inches ...

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Propane Industry Takes Steps to Ensure Safe, Reliable Supply Through Late-Winter Storms

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The Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) announced yesterday that it is working with its member marketers to ensure that residential and emergency services customers living in and around the Sierra Nevada range will have access to safe, reliable supplie...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Nevada County Proclaims Local Emergency Due to February Winter Snowstorm

Nevada County Proclaims Local Emergency Due to February Winter Snowstorm

With over 12,000 households still without power and downed trees blocking roadways countywide, the Office of Emergency Services (OES) has proclaimed a local state of emergency for Nevada County. This proclamation is the formal step necessary to request em...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Nevada County Opens Warming Center at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building

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A Warming Center is open at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building to provide a space for all Nevada County residents to charge devices and warm up. Nevada County’s Extreme Weather Shelter with Sierra Roots has also moved to the Gra...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: February 3, 2023

Creating Defensible Space: Nevada County Services Team Up to Help Community Prep for Wildfire

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By Lorraine Jewett

Nevada County has millions of federal grant dollars available to hire work crews to create defensible space at hundreds of homes, all at no cost to homeowners or renters.

The county just needs people to apply.

“Work has been completed on 2...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 28, 2022

Nevada County Emergency Services Drives Three New Wildfire Community Defense Zones Forward

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At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting, Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) brought forward several wildfire planning and mitigation projects for approval, including three new large-scale community defense ...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 3, 2022

Nevada County Awarded Funding for Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break

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In the face of above-normal fire potential and what has been identified as “acute and flammable fuel anomalies” across the Tahoe National Forest following the December 2021 winter storm, Nevada County was excited to learn this week that funding has been a...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on February 1, 2023

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Start 2023 off right by ensuring that you are signed up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts! CodeRED is an opt-in notification system used by the County of Nevada to notify residents in an emergency. These alerts may be received as text, email, landline, cell ph...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 16, 2022

Provide Your Feedback: Nevada County OES Launches Survey on Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance

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The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) seeks community feedback on improving the current Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance (Nevada County Ordinance 2477). All residents, property owners, and renters of unincorporated Nevada County are encourage...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Free Residential Green Waste Events for Nevada County Residents in Truckee

Eastern Nevada County Free Residential Green Waste Disposal Truckee May 20, June 4 & 17

It's that time of year to do that literal spring cleaning or clearing as the case may be. Residents can take advantage of (3) upcoming green waste days held at the Truckee Rodeo Grounds (10695 Brockway Rd, Truckee). This event is a self-service: ...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 4, 2022

What Are Your Priorities for Emergency Preparedness?

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Take Nevada County’s Survey at www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/Future

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 w...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Ladris and Nevada County Partner to Provide Community Evacuation Simulator Tool

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Using Ladris’ Evacuation Pre-Planner tool, Nevada County’s emergency managers and law enforcement personnel can now simulate detailed models for evacuations, traffic times, and road congestion scenarios for wildfires or other disasters. Ladris’ platform i...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 5, 2022

Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival

Health, Safety & Fire Preparedness Carnival Saturday, May 7 11am to 4pm (free admission)

This Saturday, May 7th, from 11 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 Wi...

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