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Residents, 211 urge preparedness, backup power for medical devices at Nevada County meeting
Summary
Public commenters urged defensible-space work, home hardening and planning for backup power for medical devices; 211 staff described its role in relaying emergency information.
Multiple residents and county service providers told the Nevada County Board during public comment that household preparedness — including backup power for medical devices — should be a priority as the county faces wildfire and public-safety power shutoff risks.
A preparedness speaker described the "ready" phase of emergency planning and urged residents to focus on defensible space and home hardening. "Defensible space is really all about creating a buffer zone between your house and flammable vegetation. We really focus on defensible space around the home, that first 100…
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