Nevada County – CalFIRE has confirmed twenty-two homes were destroyed by the Lobo and McCourtney fires in Nevada County this week, as well as numerous outbuildings. As the fire fighters are gaining ground on stopping further destruction, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services is preparing to assist those who lost their homes. Residents who […]
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Nevada County’s Emergency Preparedness Exercise Provides Valuable Insight into an Active Shooter Situation
July 21, 2017 – In an effort to promote the safety of the County and the public, Nevada County conducted its first Active Shooter Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Eric Rood Administrative Center, the largest of all the Nevada County campuses, on Thursday, July 20th. The exercise was in response to the increase in active […]
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Nevada County Invites Comments on their Hazard Mitigation Plan
Nevada County, Calif. July 17, 2017 – Nevada County is partnering with incorporated communities and districts to develop an update to their 2011 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Flood, drought, fire, earthquakes, and severe weather are just a few of the hazards to Nevada County. While natural hazards such as these cannot be prevented, a Hazard Mitigation […]
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Nevada County Declares Another Local Emergency for February Storm Damage
February 25, 2017 – Emergency Services Director Steve Monaghan declared a local emergency on February 22, 2017 as a result of the extreme weather, which caused wide spread damage throughout Nevada County. In accordance with the California Emergency Services Act Section 8630(b) the governing body must ratify the declared emergency within 7 days for it […]
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Nevada County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update on Feb. 15
Nevada County, Calif. January 31, 2017 – Nevada County is partnering with local cities and districts to develop an update to their 2011 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Floods, drought, wildfires, earthquakes, and severe weather are just a few of the hazards of concern to Nevada County. While natural hazards such as these cannot be prevented, a […]
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Sand and Sandbags are Available for Residents of Nevada County
Photo YubaNet The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services(OES) would like to remind residents that free sand and sandbags are available at three locations to assist in preparing for severe weather. Next to the Nevada County Warehouse on the corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Street in Nevada City Penn Valley Fire Protection District located […]