NEVADA COUNTY

Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is set to release the 2025 Ready, Set, Go! Handbook to help residents prepare for wildfires. This 32-page guide offers essential information on wildfire preparedness, including creating a fire-resistant home, knowing one’s evacuation zone, packing a go-bag, preparing for extended power outages, protecting pets and livestock, addressing air quality impacts, and assisting vulnerable family members.

Every Nevada County resident will receive a copy in the mail this September. Additional copies will be available at the Eric Rood Government Center in Nevada City, the Joseph Center in Truckee, all local fire districts, libraries, schools, and online at readynevadacounty.org/handbook.

The handbook was developed in partnership with Cal Fire, Truckee Fire Protection District, City of Nevada City and Grass Valley Fire Departments, Town of Truckee, City of Grass Valley, City of Nevada City, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, 211 Connecting Point, United Way of Nevada County, FREED, Nevada County Public Health & Adult Services, Keep Truckee Green, and the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District.

With increased fire risk over Labor Day, ensure celebrations include being ready for wildfire:

Sign up for CodeRED: readynevadacounty.org/emergencyalerts

Know Your Zone: readynevadacounty.org/evacuationzones

Find Your Five: readynevadacounty.org/findyourfive

Pack Your Go Bag: readynevadacounty.org/gobags

Stay Informed: readynevadacounty.org/stayinformed

~ Nevada County press release