Be COVID Safe Over Labor Day Weekend

With Labor Day coming up, Nevada County Public Health reminds residents to stay COVID safe while enjoying their holiday weekend. Please remember to maintaining physical distance from those outside your household, wear a mask when you are not able to maintain a physical distance from others in groups or crowds, wash your hands frequently and get tested for COVID-19 regularly whether you are symptomatic or asymptomatic.

"COVID does not take a holiday," said Interim Public Health Office Dr. Johnson. "The surges of cases following the Memorial Day and July 4^thholidays shows how important it is for all of us to mask and practice social distancing and limit gatherings to keep this from happening again. If we do so, we will be taking a big step toward loosening the restrictions on our businesses and communities."

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Fire Weather Watch Monday Evening and Heat Watch This Weekend

National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for beginning Saturday, September 5^th through Tuesday, September 8^thand a Fire Weather Watch beginning Monday evening, September 7^th through Wednesday morning, September 9^thin western Nevada County.

Due to the possibility of easier fire starts and rapid spread of fire early next week, this weekend is a great time to revisit your emergency plan for wildfire. Could you evacuate at a moment's notice? Are you prepared with plenty of medicine, food, water, and supplies in the event of a prolonged power shutoff? We are all responsible for our own preparedness. Plan ahead now to set yourself up for success in the future.

With high temperatures with minimal overnight recovery predicted, residents are encouraged to drink extra water; avoid outdoor activities during the heat of the day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; help the elderly, kids and pets stay cool, and plan to be in air conditioned buildings if possible. County staff continues to monitor the high temperatures and the need to open Cooling Centers during the event with COVID precautions in place. If Cooling Centers are opened, residents can find information on www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org or on the Ready Nevada County desktop or mobile dashboard.

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State Announces New COVID-19 Blueprint for Counties

The Governor announced a new Blueprint for a Safer Economy and a plan for reducing COVID-19 with revised criteria on businesses and activities by county. Currently, Nevada County’s Tier Ranking is in the red Tier 2 or “Substantial” Category. New guidelines will go into effect Monday, August 31^st. County staff will review impacts to the community through the weekend and invites everyone to learn more via the State provided documents, tools and links.

All members of the community are encouraged to consider how personal behavior can help move Nevada County to the next tier ranking. Individual action will lead to collective mitigation that will shift the county’s tier status. Wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance, washing your hands and getting tested can help move Nevada County from Tier 2 to Tier 3 and support decreased modifications to business operations.

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Rewatch the August 31^st COVID-19 Business Workshop

COVID-19 Business Workshop: August 31, 2020 REWATCH

Jones Fire Recovery; On the Path Forward

The County of Nevada is working with local residents to assess damages related to the Jones Fire. The Jones Fire, which started early Monday morning on the August 17^th by a lightning strike, burned 705 Acres over 12 days. In total over 4,000 residents were evacuated and ultimately 21 structures were destroyed. Thanks to the hard work of our local firefighters along with CAL FIRE and the proactive evacuations managed by Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement, many more were saved and no lives were lost.

If you have suffered losses that are not covered by insurance or you are underinsured, please refer to the www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/JonesFireRecovery for more information on local recovery efforts and potential funding opportunities. Nevada County Office of Emergency Services is coordinating a Recovery Resource Center, with COVID mitigations in place, for those who lost or incurred damage to their homes, outbuildings or property on Wednesday, September 9^th from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Main Street Center (Gate 1) of the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

League of Women Voters November 2020 Election Candidate Forums

The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County has scheduled several virtual candidate forums during the month of September. See details below. The forums are an excellent way for Nevada County citizens to hear candidates’ points of view and become informed about local issues.

Mark your calendar for:

Thursday, September 10^th, 5 - 6 p.m.: Nevada County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1
Thursday, September 10^th, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.: Nevada County Board of Education, Trustee Areas 2 & 3
Tuesday, September 15^th, 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Grass Valley City Council (3 seats)
Thursday, September 17^th, 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Nevada City City Council (1 seat)
Monday, September 21^st, 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Nevada Irrigation District Division 3 & 5

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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Town Hall

Nevada County's Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department has begun the planning process for the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Renovation Project. The proposed project will address current facility challenges and future operations to accommodate growth leading to more materials received and customers served.

The Town Hall is currently scheduled for Wednesday, September 9^th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting to share your input directly with the project team. Following the meeting, please submit comments and questions related to the presentation by September 23^rd.

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Nevada County Places 3^rd in Digital Counties Survey

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) announced the winners of the 18^th annual Digital Counties Survey. The survey, conducted by CDG in partnership with NACo, identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline delivery of government services, encourage open data, collaboration and shared services, enhance cybersecurity and contribute to disaster response and recovery efforts.

“Innovative counties are using technology and data to better serve their citizens, respond quickly to citizen needs around COVID-19, and support digital experience initiatives,” said Phil Bertolini, co-director, CDG. “The Center for Digital Government congratulates this year’s winners for their hard work and their efforts to use technology to make government better.”

Over the past fifteen years that Nevada County has participated in the survey, we have placed in the top five positions every year and have taken first place four times.

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Nevada County Library Suspends Overdue Fees During COVID-19 Health Crisis

The Nevada County Community Library has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all overdue fines and late fees throughout the COVID-19 health crisis. This move is meant to ease the burden for many people in the Nevada County area. Patrons who may not be able to easily leave their homes due to a wish to shelter in place or self-isolation can now wait to return items until they feel it is safe to do so. Additionally, those that may be struggling financially will be able to more easily use the library without worry of accruing late fees.

“We’re always trying to make your library easier to use, especially now.” stated new County Library Director, Nick Wilczeck, “We want to encourage everyone to come and use the library right now without the worry of fines and fees.”

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Educator Library Card Now Available at Nevada County Community Library

The Nevada County Community Library is excited to announce the new Educator Card for the use of teachers who are employed by an educational institution in Nevada County. The goal of the Educator Card account is to provide teachers with access to materials that support students in the classroom. Through the Educator Card, teachers at all levels may apply for a separate physical card that allows them to supplement school resources to help bridge material gaps. Teachers can have an Educator Card account in addition to a regular library account of their own. The card will be available to Educators employed at PreK-12 schools as well as, certified home schools, licensed daycare, camps and after school programs. With this card, educators may borrow up to 100 items at a time for classroom use for up to eight weeks and do not accrue fines helping to provide barrier free access to the library.

For more information on the benefits of the Educator Card or on how to apply please contact Youth Services Librarian, Jillene Davidson by calling (530) 265-1541 or send an email to the provided email below.

Jillene.davidson@co.nevada.ca.us

National Preparedness Month: Prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

September is National Preparedness Month, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers that being prepared for the unexpected, especially after the events of the last few weeks, has never been more important.

With peak wildfire season off to an early start and COVID-19 altering the dynamics of evacuations, having an emergency plan and reviewing it and sharing it with family and friends is essential. PG&E's online Safety Action Center is a great place to start. More than 1 million Californians have used the resources at this one-stop source. The website helps ensure that customers are prepared before an emergency, with links to sign up for wildfire safety alerts and printable emergency checklists. The Safety Action Center also includes a helpful video demonstration of how to manually open an electric garage door, should you experience a power outage during an evacuation

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Sheriff’s Dispatcher I

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 a passion and desire for helping people? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Have you ever considered working as a Sheriff's Dispatcher? This highly sought after career allows you to be the first, first responder assisting the community in their time of need. If you are someone who is able to handle multiple tasks at once and doesn't mind shift work including nights and holidays, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Our 9-1-1 dispatch center is staffed with highly dedicated professionals that answer over 50,000 calls a year. Being a dispatcher is one of the toughest jobs that you'll ever love. Apply now to become a part of this rewarding team.

WRITTEN EXAM IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

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

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