

Get Ready, Nevada County, Fire Season Is Here!
When Lukas McKenzie, 17, a senior at Nevada Union High School, chats with friends about his internship with Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), he uses the conversation as an opportunity to share with them what he’s learned about emergency response. He recently signed up for Nevada County Alerts, an opt-in emergency alert system…
Sign Up for the New Emergency Alert System, Nevada County Alerts Prior to May 28 Test
Nevada County, Calif.– Nevada County residents are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible for the County’s new emergency alert system, Nevada County Alerts, which is replacing the CodeRED notification system previously used for emergency alerts and evacuations. Residents are urged to sign up at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/EmergencyAlerts before first responders conduct a test of the…
Nevada County Alerts Allows Families to Stay Connected and Prepared During Wildfire Season
Linda Miller has lived through numerous fires, including the 1988 49er Fire and the 2020 Jones Fire. Both fires ignited in the Yuba Canyon. “When a fire breaks out, our family jumps into action,” said Miller. During the 49er Fire, her husband and numerous family members were out in the field offering to help build…


