Nevada County Resilience Digest

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that by the end of the year all insurance companies will be mandated to offer a discount to insured members who create defensible defensible space and adhere to guidelines outlined by Firewise USA.

Ranchers in Placer, Nevada, and Yuba counties, along with UC Cooperative Extension and county agricultural departments, have established a program to facilitate livestock and human safety before, during, and after wildfire and other emergencies.

Asphalt pavement formulated with recycled plastic has successfully survived heavy truck traffic and the atmospheric rivers of the winter of 2022-23 after a section of California State Route 99 flooded in January.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and California Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil will speak at an event in May that will help residents understand new wildfire mitigation, insurance, and home inspection laws.

Truckee Fire has opened applications for its Wildfire Prevention Grant Program for up to $1 million in funding for fuel reduction and community preparedness projects.

This winter has been anything but typical, and the parks crew are working overtime to compensate for the record snowfall.

The 275,000-acre North Yuba Landscape within California’s Tahoe National Forest is one of the largest contiguous unburned areas in the Sierra Nevada. The Forest Service and a group of eight partners are working to implement a Wildfire Crisis Strategy in the area.

For most Californians, the sight of aircraft spewing neon pink liquid over flaming trees and brush has become a hallmark of aggressive wildfire suppression campaigns. But some forest advocates say the substance does more harm than good. A federal lawsuit could reshape how the U.S. Forest Service battles wildfires throughout the western United States.

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution for another amendment for snow removal services at the Truckee Library, Truckee Government building, and the Joseph Center.

After public meetings with the community, the Nevada City Fire Safety Advisory Committee and the City Council, Nevada City has adopted a new vegetation management, defensible space, burning, and fireworks ordinance.

Fire Safe Council of Nevada County invites all residents to enjoy a day of fun on June 3 to benefit the work of Firewise communities in Nevada County.

A retired chief of operations with Cal Fire, Jim Mathias has joined the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. The locally run nonprofit is an organization dedicated to providing fire safety projects and education.

Snow accumulation in Nevada County is creating a challenge for USPS letter carriers. Residents maintaining a clear path to the mailbox will help postal carriers maintain consistent delivery service.

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District’s board of directors held its March meeting and approved water infrastructure upgrades and electric vehicle purchases.

Congressman Kevin Kiley spent the morning at the county’s Emergency Operations Center in Nevada City, assessing the winter storm response this past week.

Lake Tahoe is in the midst of one of its snowiest seasons ever. A multi-day blizzard dropped more than 10 feet, and another storm has entered the region.

To support disaster response in areas affected by severe winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in the counties of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare.

Truckee Donner Public Utility District and Truckee Fire Protection District are joining forces to encourage community “adopt” a fire hydrant this winter.

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors took the next steps to bring broadband technology to Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee and unincorporated areas. The fiber optic lines will be underground wherever feasible.

Late at night a cell phone lights up, its ring alerts one of several volunteers from Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue—a lost skier is in need of help.

Along with several other counties, Nevada County governments, some nonprofits and houses of worship can apply for funding from FEMA’s public assistance program due to impacts from severe winter storms.

For the last few summers, major wildfires have burned in communities surrounding Truckee. Each time there is a threat of wildfire, many residents and visitors want to know about evacuation plans.

Nevada County will give out $434,000 to fund public health and safety projects at outdoor recreation destinations impacted by the pandemic.

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors focused on infrastructure projects to strengthen the reliability of Truckee’s water system.

Moonshine Ink looks at how snowplows keep roads passable, and the hurdles local jurisdictions are facing amid staffing and equipment shortages.

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District recently received $1.2 million in disaster relief to help offset nearly $2 million in storm-related damage from the December 2021 storms.

Last year, the Truckee Donner Public Utility District took on a number of new projects to improve water and electric utility service, customer experience and community safety.

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the U.S., according to FEMA, and mountain communities are at heightened risk.

When the power goes out, especially for prolonged periods of time, being prepared can help you reduce anxiety and stay safe.

In 2004, Bob Moore put together the concept of the Sierra Avalanche Center and enlisted a volunteer to help with winter forecasting duties. It became officially stamped as a nonprofit in the 2003/04 season. Next year will be its 20th anniversary.

Following years of research and analysis of current fire trends, Cal Fire will update its map of fire hazard severity zones that ranks rural and unincorporated areas based on anticipated risk of wildfires.

Cell phones buzzed 10 seconds ahead of shaking in Northern California.