Extreme Heat Next Week: Stay Cool and Stay Safe

Temperatures are projected to hit 100 degrees in parts of Western Nevada County. Extreme heat impacts are expected through at least next Thursday as the longest stretch of hot weather of the season is forecast.

During this heat wave, the Nevada County Public Health Department and Office of Emergency Services would like to remind everyone that higher temperatures can be dangerous for all people but especially the very young, senior citizens, and those with chronic medical conditions. Due to COVID-19 many traditional cooling areas are not open, so residents are encouraged to take extra precautions in planning for the heat. If residents must mix households in order to find relief with air conditioning, they should take all COVID-19 related precautions including facial covering, hand washing, 6 feet physical distancing and disinfection of high touch surfaces.

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Thank you for Participating in the CodeRED Emergency Alert Test

August 12, 2020, the Office of Emergency Services conducted a test of the CodeRED Emergency Alert System and now they are seeking feedback. Share your experience by completing the Community Survey.

More than 150 surveys have already been submitted providing valuable information about the emergency alert test. Many residents shared that the alert appeared to be a sales or spam call due to an automated announcement preceding the notification. The Office of Emergency Services has taken steps to prevent this from happening in the future. Moving forward, alerts will begin with a recording of a human voice that will state, "CodeRED Emergency Alerts from County of Nevada".

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County Supervisors Allocate $250,000 to the Nevada County Relief Fund

In mid-July, the Board of Supervisors allocated $250,000 in State Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to the Nevada County Relief Fund, part of the $3 Million total set aside to support small businesses and nonprofits hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In total, the Board of Supervisors allocated $3 Million in CRF monies to support economic and community resiliency, and offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses. This represents thirty percent of the $10 Million of State CRF for Nevada County. In addition to the $250,000 to the Relief Fund, the Board approved $1.5 Million for the “Economic & Community Resiliency” grant program, $1 Million to expand rural broadband, and the balance to support local law enforcement.

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Request for Proposals for Projects to Improve Household Income or Maintain Affordable Housing

The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission (AFSC) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Nevada County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) additional Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding Allocation. The AFSC seeks proposals from local non-profit agencies to provide services that will prevent, prepare for, and respond to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic while enhancing the priorities set forth by the Community Services Block Grant Community Action Plan (CSBG CAP) in the area of Improving Household Income and/or Obtaining/Maintaining Affordable Housing.

Four CSBG-CARES awards will be funded in the total amount of $200,000 in support of the mission of the AFSC in order to provide Covid-19 impact related relief to improve the lives of low-income residents of Nevada County. Each award totaling $50,000, is planned to be disbursed from October 1, 2020 through May 31, 2022, and is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Non-Profit organizations are encouraged to submit an application online for CSBG funds. Successful applicants will be required to report on a wide variety of client demographics and program results and outcomes.

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Defensible Space Assistance for Residents with Disabilities and Older Adults Now Available

To reduce the threat of wildfire, the Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) are partnering to provide free defensible space clearing services to 15 homeowners who are low-income seniors or individuals with disabilities. FSCNC is now accepting applications. Space is limited and residents are encouraged to apply today. A waitlist will be maintained, and residents will be served as future funding becomes available.

"We are pleased that our partnering agencies, see the importance of funding this pertinent program for members of our community that are most in need of help with wildfire preparedness. The Fire Safe Council is encouraging residents to submit applications, as more funding opportunities are now on the horizon. This program, formerly called the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP), has lacked grant funding for a few years, and we’re ecstatic that we can once again provide free assistance to those in need,” said Jamie Jones, Executive Director of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County.

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Library Announces New Book Club Celebrating Culture

The Grass Valley Library has announced that a new book club, Diverse Perspectives, this club will have its first meeting on Tuesday, September 1^st. The book club will read authors from various cultures each month and come together to discuss. Participants will also partake in a related activity such as live cooking demonstrations, watching films and documentaries, and hosting local author talks. Members will meet at 12:00 p.m. on September 1^st via Zoom to discuss Reyna Grande's book, The Distance Between Us, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Become A Poll Worker

The California Secretary of State has launched a statewide effort to recruit poll workers for the 2020 General Election. Because COVID-19 has created some unique challenges around recruiting people to serve in polling places and vote centers, the Secretary's Office is committed to helping counties recruit workers willing to serve this election cycle. Interested people can sign up online or can call Nevada County Elections office at 530-265-1298 to learn more about how to become a vote center worker.

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Last Chance to Submit a Design for the Pink Patch Project!

Please join the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Nevada City Police Department, Town of Truckee Police Department and the Grass Valley Police Department in designing the 2020 Pink Patch Challenge Coin. All funding raised in October 2020 from the purchases of the Challenge Coin will go to The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation.

**The new deadline is August 14th at 5:00 PM**

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Health Tech I/II

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Do you have great interpersonal skills and experience working with the public? Nevada County is currently recruiting a Health Technician I/II for the Public Health Department's Vital Records department! This critical position reviews and processes legal documents such as County birth and death registrations and answers the Public Health main phone line.

Key traits for this position include: flexibility, ability to work independently, detail oriented, self-starter, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and other systems. If you want to join a team passionate, committed professionals who value diversity, inclusion, and equity, apply today!

Find out more information about these positions online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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