Nevada County Public Safety Digest

The first two human cases of West Nile virus this season were reported in Yuba and Stanislaus Counties.

The Nevada County Public Works Department is holding a public meeting on August 5 to review safety improvements on local roadways and gather feedback and input.

The Truckee Fire Protection District announced recipients of Measure T wildfire protection grants.

On July 9, results of a ballot for a parcel tax measure to fund water storage and fire suppression in North San Juan were presented to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

Nevada County residents have until July 31 to participate in a survey on local Internet speeds.

Assemblymember James Gallagher speaks during the floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on June 13, 2024. Photo by Cristian Gonzalez for CalMatters

In their June 25 meeting, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved $150,000 in funding to utilize goats and sheep as part of the Livestock Fuel Reduction Program to mitigate wildfire risk.

Almost 400 suppliers, two-thirds in communities of color, don’t meet safety and reliability standards. Fixing them would cost billions.

Before the first official day of summer, almost 90,000 acres have been burned in California wildfires.

Road resurfacing and rehabilitation work is scheduled for June 24 through the end of July 2024 in a number of Nevada County neighborhoods.

With multiple fires already burning in the state, forecasters predict the coming fire season will be "very active."

Emergency Preparedness was the topic of discussion on May 31 during a joint meeting of officials fro Nevada County, Nevada City, Grass Valley and Truckee.

The Truckee Fire Protection District is urging local residents to take advantage of District resources and prepare for the coming wildfire season.

The County Grand Jury reports the fire district is not adequately staffed or equipped due to lack of funding.

Nevada City is hosting a community get-together on June 13 and a community workshop for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan on June 20.

A public/private partnership to reduce fuel on 60,000 acres of the Tahoe National Forest begins work this summer.

Expert advice on staying safe during rattlesnake season.

Various Nevada County agencies and community partners have launched the Mental Health Matters Nevada County campaign.

As fire season approaches, the City of Nevada City is beginning defensible space inspections of all parcels in the city limits.

The Nevada County Environmental Health Department is giving away mosquito fish on five Wednesdays and Thursdays between May and July to help control insect larvae in ponds and other standing bodies of water.

CalFire announced that starting May 1, permits will be required for outdoor burning in Nevada and Placer Counties.

Nevada County is seeking public input for a survey on a pedestrian improvement plan for a roundabout at the Ridge Road and Rough & Ready Highway intersection closes May 9.

Spring prescribed fire projects are set to begin in the Tahoe National Forest as early as April 29, depending on conditions.

The City of Grass Valley Fire Department proposed use of Measure B funds to add one additional firefighter.

A study of possible evacuation routes for several fire-vulnerable areas has been compiled with recommendations for improvement is to be presented to the Board of Supervisors.

The Nevada County Civil Grand Jury issued a report on April 16 noting continuing problems with the Fire Safe Council accounting of Nevada County funding.

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County announced on April 12 the furlough of all staff and suspension of operations until the funding "impasse with our long–standing partner, the County of Nevada – Office of Emergency Services" is resolved.

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is implementing Phase 1 of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break Project on 410 acres of private property.

PG&E announced the dam at Spaulding Reservoir will begin spilling water between April 3 and 8, increasing flows on the South Yuba River, urging those recreating in and near the river to exercise caution.

Nevada County staff have prepared a $56M+ Capital Improvement Plan to be presented to the Board of Supervisors with a focus on maintenance of local bridges and roads.

A report on how Nevada County allocated $5.8M of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Community and Economic Resiliency projects.

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services outlines their ongoing work in reducing and mitigating wildfire risk.