PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) measures are intended to protect communities from the threat of equipment-related wildfires, however Nevada County Public Health recognizes that these measures may cause negative public health and safety threats. Read on...
Due to the forecasted extreme weather conditions, PG&E is considering proactively turning off power for safety, and implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff, across portions of approximately 30 northern, central, coastal and Bay Area counties Read on...
Building pressure will result in gusty wind developing Monday, persisting into early Wednesday. Combined with warming temperatures and lowering humidity, this will result in critical fire weather conditions across portions of Interior Northern California. Read More
The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for Eastern Nevada County. Humidity has increased across northeastern California and far northwest Nevada this morning with the approaching cold front. Read on...
Red Flag Warning in effect from 8:00 AM Sunday to 2:00 PM PDT Monday due to strong winds and low humidity for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra, and Eastern Nevada Counties... Read on...
US National Weather Service Reno Nevada has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon through 8:00 AM Monday morning. Read on...
Board of Supervisors Heidi Hall, Sue Hoek, Dan Miller and Office of Emergency Services joined CAL FIRE and the Fire Safe Council at a community open house designed to share information about the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project. Read on...
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Read on...
County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services is offering free residential green waste disposal in Floriston, September 28th and 29th, from 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. to encourage residents to implement defensible space around the home. Read on...
Grass Valley- CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit in cooperation with Nevada County and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County began work on County of Nevada property as part of the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project. Read on...
On August 15th, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) conducted a test of the opt-in CodeRED emergency alert system. A substantial number of Nevada County residents registered for the notifications and received the test alert Thursday. Read on...
The National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Valley and Foothills for 11:00 A.M. Wednesday August 14th to 10:00 P.M. Friday August 16th. Read on...
County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services will issue a test of the Code RED emergency alert system August 15th, at 10:00 a.m. PST. All Nevada County residents are advised to prepare by registering for Code RED emergency alerts. Read More
The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors approves the Office of Emergency Services and Gold Country Community Services (GCCS) collaboration to support seniors in need of firewood and assist homeowners with tree removal. Read on...
Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project, the highest priority hazardous fuel reduction project in the Nevada County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is moving forward with Board approval of 3 resolutions. Read on...
In an effort to raise awareness on Red Flag Warning days, Nevada County Fire Districts, the Office of Emergency Services and the Fire Safe Council will post physical red flags to alert the community in the event of a Red Flag Warning. Read on...
With the generous support of Sierra Theaters, the talent & equipment of Nevada County Media, the spirit of our volunteer cast & crew, & the dedication of the first responders, we created a trailer to be seen throughout the summer on the big screen. Read on...
On June 11th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors along with County staff toured local CAL FIRE facilities to learn about the resources and current projects associated with CAL FIRE’s wildfire response within Nevada County. Read on...
Warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Nevada County. Read on...
Monday, June 10, in the Board Chambers of the Rood Center, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services will host Ready, Set, Go for Families, the final in a four-part, speaker series designed to educate and inspire the community to prepare for fire season. Read on...
Sunday, June 9, CAL FIRE NEU is running a Wildland Urban Interface drill in the Cement Hill, Lake Vera Purdon, and Round Mountain neighborhoods. There will be an increased presence of first responders on roadways and around homes. Read on...
ReadyNevadaCounty.org goes live this week as part of an innovative approach to mobilize the community to prepare for wildfire. Residents are encouraged to go online for the latest on Nevada County’s wildfire readiness strategies. Read on...
This event is designed to educate & inspire the community to prepare for fire season. Family-friendly presentations from Nevada County Consolidated Fire District & CAL FIRE will be followed by a Question and Answer session moderated by YubaNet. Read on...
Ready Nevada County, Miners Foundry Cultural Center, & Nevada City First Friday Art Walk join forces for a summer-long series of mixers. The event will be a casual mix of art, socializing, & education focused on fire prevention & preparedness. Read on...
The final volunteer training for the FREE Residential Green Waste Disposal Program will take place Thursday, May 23rd, from 7:00-8:00 P.M. in the Board Chambers of the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Avenue. Read on...
The Ready, Set, Go! Handbook has arrived in mailboxes across the county. Created by the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with partners to help households prepare for wildfire, it serves as a one stop place for all fire preparedness needs. Read on...
Free Residential Green Waste Disposal launched last weekend at 6 sites in Nevada County. More than 60 tons of green waste were collected, and community participation exceeded expectations. This program runs Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-4pm in May. Read on...
Do you have 4 hours to gift on weekends in May to help the community achieve defensible space? Free Green Waste volunteer training is May 9th, from 7-8pm @ 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. Please join us! Register here: http://bit.ly/GreenWasteVolunteer …. Read on...
The first day of Free Green Waste Disposal was a smashing success. The program was so popular all disposal containers filled at six locations by midday. The Nevada County Fairgrounds, Gate 8, is the only location that will be open on Sunday, May 5th. Read on...
Starting this weekend, free residential green waste disposal will be offered at 6 different locations in Western Nevada County. The residential green waste disposal sites will be available every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this month. Read on...
May 4th, from 12 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Nevada County, Fire Safe Council, and Kiwanis are partnering to produce the Children’s Health and Wildfire Safety Carnival. All families are welcome to attend this FREE event. Read on...
In an unprecedented collaborative effort The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, with support from County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and Waste Management, is offering free residential green waste disposal options for the month of May. Read on...
March 25th, 6:00 p.m. at the Rood Center, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services presents Fire Resistant Homes & Defensible Space, the second in a four-part speaker series designed to educate and inspire the community to prepare for fire season. Read on...
Are you curious about how to better prepare for wildfire in Nevada County? Attend the monthly Wildfire Preparedness Speaker Series workshops at the Rood Center to learn more. Read on...
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 6, for a free public screening of Fire and Forest Health: Your Tahoe National Forest alongside the timely Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forest and the Future, with a panel discussion with local agencies to follow. Read on...
Nevada County recently received funding to assist low income home owners who sustained damages to their homes in the 2017 fires. These funds can be used to assist with repairs and replacement of damaged or loss homes due to the devastating wildfires. Read on...
Thursday, February 7th, the County hosted a Wildfire Prevention Stakeholder Meeting, gathering nearly 70 community leaders from local, state and federal agencies and organizations to increase community resilience to wildfire. Read on...
