Fire season is just around the corner and the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is partnering with YubaNet, and local fire authorities, to host a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wildfire Preparedness and Response on May 21 from 12:00- 2:00p.m. Read on...
Grant funding from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) expands free residential green waste disposal opportunities throughout the county. Read on...
Grant funding from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District will expand free residential green waste disposal opportunities. Disposal will be available Sunday-Tuesday, with free wood chip pick up on Fridays and Saturdays, May 17- June 27. Read on...
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, but related orders. Read on...
Nevada County Public Health needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community. At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place. Read on...
The adult, who resides in Western Nevada County, recently traveled outside the country. At this time, it appears COVID-19 was acquired during international travel. California’s Stay-At-Home Order is more important than ever to help protect the community. Read on...
A CodeRED Alert will go to all Nevada County residents on Tuesday morning, March 24th, to inform everyone about the requirements of California's Stay at Home Order. Those subscribed to CodeRED will receive notifications staggered throughout the morning. Read on...
This case appears to be a community transmission case. Community transmission is occurring in many parts of California and only reinforces the need for social distancing and California’s Stay-At-Home Order. Read on...
Nevada County is announcing its first laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The person is an adult, resides in Eastern County, and has been isolated at home. Read on...
Nevada County has had ten persons under investigation for coronavirus, nine of whom have tested negative for COVID-19. The one that is currently under investigation is being tested, and there are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nevada County. Read on...
Nevada County is declaring a local health emergency and local emergency in response to the emerging, rapidly evolving situation and increasing spread of novel coronavirus and COVID-19. There are no known cases of coronavirus in Nevada County currently. Read on...
Due to recent inquiries and to promote the health and safety of Nevada County residents, the Nevada County Public Health Department is closely monitoring the recent coronavirus outbreak in China. Read More
In the continued spirit of Ready Nevada County, Office of Emergency Services (OES) expands capacity with new hires and aligns with key stakeholders to create initiatives ranging from Arts & Education to Senior Services to County Road fuel reduction. Read on...
Friday, Nov. 29th, at 8:00 am the burn suspension in Nevada, Yuba
& Placer Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE NEU Unit Chief Estes is formally cancelling the burn suspension & advises residents they can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Read on...
This week's Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning which will be in effect from 10:00 A.M. Tuesday through Thanksgiving. Several feet of snow are expected, and mountain travel is highly discouraged. Read on...
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...
