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Be Prepared: Significant Rainfall Could Lead to Flooding in Nevada County This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for most of interior Northern California Friday through early Sunday morning. Moderate to heavy rainfall could bring 3 to 7 inches of rain in the foothills and up to 9 inches of rain in the mountains, which may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and flood-prone areas.

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services and the Town of Truckee are offering free sandbags to Nevada County residents (please bring your own shovel!) and our road crews are on call 24/7 during storm events to address roadway emergencies.

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Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter

Due to the National Weather Service's prediction of significantly wet and cold weather, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada activated the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Thursday and Friday nights.

The shelter will open again today at 4:30 p.m. at the Nevada City Veterans Hall and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. This is a community-wide collaborative effort to temporarily shelter one of our most vulnerable populations during extreme weather events and connects homeless residents to additional services.

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2022: A Year of Resiliency, Recovery, Innovation & Collaboration

The new year is right around the corner, and with it comes new opportunities to serve and connect with our community. 2022 has been a year of resilience and recovery, as we supported our community on the road back from a devastating snow storm and the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also been a year of innovation and collaboration, as we worked alongside our community partners and stakeholders to find new ways of tackling some of our greatest challenges.

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County Offices Closed Monday for New Year's Holiday

All County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 2nd for the New Year's Holiday.

Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal. Normal business hours for other offices will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.

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Nevada, Placer, and Yuba Counties Receive Award for Innovative Disaster Livestock Program

This year, Nevada, Placer, and Yuba counties partnered to create a Disaster Livestock Access Program to support the safe evacuation of livestock from commercial ranch operations during a disaster such as a wildfire. The innovative multi-jurisdictional program was recognized with a 2022 Challenge Award by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC).

“Ranchers are an important part of our community,” said Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner Chris de Nijs. “In the event that Nevada County experiences a fire, this program will give them the ability to save the lives of animals and protect their livelihood.”

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District 1 News from Supervisor Heidi Hall

Supervisor Hall’s newsletter is issued quarterly and covers topics relevant to District 1.

This newsletter offers Supervisor Hall’s reflections on the year gone by, and announcements about a couple of upcoming events. Subscribe or view all previous newsletters at www.MyNevadaCounty.com/D1News.

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Love Local Trails? Say No To Mud This Rainy Season

Winter in the Sierra Nevada means one thing regardless of elevation – it’s our “rainy” season, be it frozen or of the liquid kind. And as any resident knows, precipitation in the Sierra comes in HUGE storms soaking the ground beyond its limit.

As organizations such as Bear Yuba Land Trust and Truckee Trails Foundations continue to work hard with agencies to create more trails, it's up to us as a community of trail users to respect the land. Be a good trail user, stay off muddy routes, and you'll get more trails. It's that simple.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Social Worker I/II/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 a desire to better the lives of local seniors and people living with disabilities in Nevada County? Join the Adult Services Social Worker team in the Nevada County Department of Social Services! Our team of knowledgeable and experienced Social Workers handle advanced and intensive case management services for Adult Services clients. These Social Workers require an in-depth understanding of daily living activities, cognitive impairments, family dynamics, mental health issues and substance abuse, and domestic violence.

We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join our Adult Services team within the In-Home Support Services program. This position requires initiative to take detailed notes during the training process, determination, strong organizational skills, thorough case management skills, extensive case documentation, and a passion to see some of our most vulnerable community members receive the services they need to remain healthy in their home. These positions requires the ability and willingness to make in-home visits with clients to assess health, safety, and social assessments. Strong candidates excel in a work environment that is fast paced, team oriented, and are able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

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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