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Nevada County California - First Red Flag Warning Issued for Portions of Nevada County for Thursday and Friday 18 May 2022 ( news )
Nevada County , state California ( By Press Release office)
May 18,2022
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National Weather Service Sacramento
issued Nevada County’s first Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather this week . The Red Flag Warning was issued for Thursday and Friday due to high winds and low humidity , conditions that can cause easy fire starts , and the potential for rapid fire spread .
No PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff ( PSPS ) event was planned during the Red Flag Warning event . As we head into peak fire season , learn more about how you can prepare in advance of any PSPS events at
www . ReadyNevadaCounty . org/PowerOutages
.
Although the Red Flag Warning area only impacts a portion of Nevada County , critical fire weather doesn’t stop at a line on a map . Be fire safe by following these reminders and learn more at
www . ReadyNevadaCounty . org
.
Take Precautions During Red Flag Warnings
Park your vehicle towards the roadway and load your Go Bag .
Know how to open your garage if power is unavailable .
Be sure you have a full tank of gas .
Keep pets nearby and have a plan to transport large animals .
Always check towing equipment and eliminate dragging hazards .
Do not use equipment outdoors that may create a spark .
Never burn .
Have enough medication , water , and food to last at least one week .
Have lighting , a phone , radio , and batteries .
Stay in touch with your 5 Emergency Allies .
If you do not have access to backup power , consider keeping your food in a cooler .
Know When to Go
In the event of a wildfire or an emergency , law enforcement will issue evacuation warnings or evacuation orders for impacted areas . These notices are issued by evacuation zone , and each will have an evacuation status . Zones and emergency alerts work together to save time when minutes count .
Sign Up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts
CodeRED and Nixle are opt - in emergency alert systems . CodeRED is used countywide by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office , the Office of Emergency Services , and the Truckee Police Department . Residents may register to receive emergency alerts by text , email , landline , cell phone , and TTY at
ReadyNevadaCounty . org/emergencyalerts
. ( Please note , not every incident will require an alert . )
Pro - tip:
Add CodeRED emergency alerts as a contact in your phone so you don’t accidentally ignore the call as spam . CodeRED calls will originate from ( 866 ) 419 - 5000 or ( 855 ) 969 - 4636 .
Know Your Zone
In order to understand whether your residence is under an evacuation warning or order , you need to know your zone name .
Go to
community . zonehaven . com
Enter your address into the search bar
Find your zone in the pop - up window and write it down
Evacuation Status Levels
Evacuation Order:
An immediate threat to life . This is a lawful order to leave now . The area is lawfully closed to public access .
Evacuation Warning:
A potential threat to life and/or property . Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave now .
Hi - Lo Evacuation Siren
Law enforcement has installed
Hi - Lo sirens
on patrol cars and will use them when evacuations have been ordered . The siren means one thing only , evacuate .
Evacuation Tags
Tags are available at fire and police stations , the Sheriff’s Office , and libraries throughout the county . If evacuating , place a tag someplace visible from the roadway . These tags will help first responders quickly see who has already evacuated , providing more time to assist those who have not .
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