The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County has a variety of programs designed to increase fire safety in wildfire country.

• Access & Functional Needs (AFN) - Low-income senior residents or those with medical disabilities may qualify for assistance with defensible space clearing.
• Defensible Space Advisory Visit (DSAV) - This program provides a one-on-one consultation at your home for comprehensive education on compliance with defensible space requirements around structures.
• Chipping Program - The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County offers low-cost ($75/hr) chipping of brush cleared for defensible space of any permanent structure, and/or 30 feet from any roadside or driveway used for evacuation purposes.
• Address Signs - The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County creates Reflective Safety Address Signs so Public Safety personnel can find you in an emergency.
• Firewise USA® - The Firewise USA® Program provides resources to help homeowners learn how to adapt to living with wildfire while teaching…

USDA's Fire and Food Safety offers useful information to the public.

Generally, saving food that's been in a fire is not a good idea. Food exposed to fire can be compromised by three factors: the heat of the fire, smoke fumes, and chemicals used to fight fire.

Heat from the Fire

​Food in cans or jars may appear to be okay, but if they've been close to the HEAT of a fire, they may no longer be safe. Why? Heat from a fire can activate food spoilage bacteria. If the heat is extreme, the cans or jars themselves can split or rupture, rendering the food unsafe.

Fumes from a Fire

​One of the most dangerous elements of a fire is sometimes not the fire itself, but toxic fumes released from burning materials. Those fumes can kill; they can also contaminate food. 

Chemicals in Fires

​Chemicals used to fight fires contain toxic materials and can contaminate food and cookware. 

Web pages

• Home - https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/emergencies/fires-and-food-…

The US Food & Drug Administration protects public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of the nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.fda.gov/
• Contact - https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/contact-fda

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) operates a Geographic Zones Map to help communities understand local wildfire risks and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) protocols.

The program is informed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) High Fire Threat Map. 

In Nevada and Placer Counties, PG&E designates service areas under Zone 5, indicating elevated wildfire threat levels.

Services include

• Zone-based maps for PG&E service areas
• Identification of areas subject to PSPS due to wildfire risk

Additional notes

Maps are updated in coordination with state-level fire safety authorities. Zone designations help residents prepare for outages and understand regional fire risk levels.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.pge.com/en/outages-and-safety/safety/wildfire-preparedness-support/weather-and-fire-detection.html 
• California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) High Fire Threat Map - https://files.cpuc.ca.gov/Safety/fire-threat_map/Version%201/P…

The California Public Utilities Commission provides a guide to 3-digit N11 phone numbers used across California for a variety of public services. 

Each number is administered by specific agencies or service providers and serves a distinct purpose.

• 211 - Community information and referral services. 211 service is provided by local community-based or government organizations that are authorized by the CPUC to use the 211 code to provide information and referrals to health and human services.
• 311 - Non-emergency governmental services. 311 service is administered by municipal governments.
• 411 - Local Directory Assistance. 411 directory assistance is provided by individual telecommunications service providers or independent providers.
• 511 - Traffic and Transportation information. The California Highway Patrol, California Department of Transportation, and local transportation agencies oversee 511 operations.
• 611 - General Customer Service. 611 service is pr…

Nevada County Public Health’s health access vending (HAVEN) machines provide free and confidential access to health and harm reduction supplies throughout Nevada County. Services aim to save lives, prevent disease, and promote health and safety.

Services include:

• Distributes naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, and safer sex kits
• Provides first aid, hygiene, grooming, and oral health kits
• Offers medication and sharps disposal kits
• Access available with a free PIN code, registered online or in person

HAVEN Machine Locations:

• Truckee: Joseph Center, 10075 Levon Ave — Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Grass Valley:
  • Commons Resource Center, 1105 Sutton Way — Mon/Wed/Fri 11am-2pm (or Mon-Fri 8am-5pm if staff is available)
  • Brighton Greens, 988 McCourtney Rd — Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
  • North San Juan: Community Center, 29190 CA-49 — Accessible during any open hours
  • Penn Valley: Western Sierra Medical Clinic, 10532 Spenceville Rd — Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Web pages

• Home - https://knowoverdosenc.com/vend…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers HeatRisk, a set of digital tools and guidance designed to help people understand and prepare for health risks associated with extreme heat.

Services include:

• Seven-day national heat forecast showing when temperatures may reach dangerous health levels
• Dashboard with real-time integration of heat risk and local air quality data
• Clinical guidance for providers working with populations at elevated risk
• Public health information on heat safety, hydration, and symptoms of heat-related illness

Additional notes:

Digital tools are freely accessible online and require no account or login.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/
• CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/ 
• HeatRisk Dashboard - https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/HeatRisk/
• Clinical Guidance - https://www.cdc.gov/heat-health/index.html

Following a wildfire, storm, or other disaster, residents who continue to experience outage issues or other utility concerns after contacting their utility provider should submit a complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission's online form.

Be ready to provide:

• Name of the Utility Provider
• Full name of the customer. If you are not the customer of record, you must be authorized to discuss the account with the utility company.
• Account Number
• Service Address (the physical location of the service. Is it a residence or business?).
• Mailing Address (if different from service address).
• Area code and phone number that pertains to the dispute.
• A phone number where we can reach you.
• Details of your complaint. Please be specific and provide as much information as possible such as a chronological order of dispute. For example, the dates that charges were billed, the location of the safety concern, etc.
• Include the utility provider’s response to your concern, if available.
• If you have s…

People can sign up for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) outage notifications if they have a PG&E account.


Web pages

• Sign Up Here - https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/your-account/account-management/manage-your-account/alerts-and-notifications/update-your-contact-information.page?utm_source=spm-gs&utm_campaign=pge-psps&utm_medium=trfc-allpge-kw-pub-a-en&utm_content=search-SPMAAC884ED&gclid=CjwKCAiAv_KMBhAzEiwAs-rX1HMusJIJAxsy7R-ruAg5tExoHhdB4-VxdCjVAp1L4TbBYS4FUK0DphoCRUcQAvD_BwE

Placer County Public Health provides vaccine information and access for Placer County residents, including safety-net clinics for eligible children and limited COVID-19 vaccinations for uninsured adults.

Services include:

• Flu, COVID-19, and routine vaccines for children and adults
• Safety-net immunization clinics for VFC-eligible children ages 4–18
• Vaccine appointments by phone, except for Kaiser Permanente members (who must schedule directly with Kaiser)
• Resources for school-required and travel immunizations

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/3095/Immunization-Program