Are you ready for wildfire?
Recently, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services had the pleasure of speaking with the community at the North San Juan Wildfire Town Hall.
Supervisor Sue Hoek gathered a panel of experts from CAL FIRE NEU, North San Juan Fire Protection District, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, CHP – Grass Valley, County of Nevada Public Works, and Caltrans District 3 to discuss this year’s wildfire outlook and what residents can to do prepare.
With record drought conditions this summer, we discussed being #ReadyNevadaCounty:
1. Know Your Zone: Community.Zonehaven.com
2. Sign up for CodeRed Emergency Alerts: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2713/Emergency-Alerts
3. Pack or replenish your Go Bag: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/…/2020…
4. Pick up an Evacuation Tag
5. Review your evacuation plan and be familiar with the Hi-Lo Siren
6. Connect with neighbors and offer support to those who may need extra help
7. Review the 2021 Ready, Set, Go! Handbook and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi20VamkbqU
8. Help spread the word.