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'Ready Nevada County' emphasizes zones, defensible space and special-needs planning
Summary
County presenters and residents highlighted evacuation tags, the Zone Haven mapping tool, CodeRED alerts, and home-hardening strategies including 100-foot defensible space. 211 and residents with medical equipment urged planning for power-dependent devices.
Nevada County officials used the board meeting to press wildfire and emergency-preparedness guidance for residents, stressing tangible preparations residents can take now to reduce risk and support first responders.
Speakers described the practical use of evacuation tags during the Jones Fire and urged evacuees to display tags in a clearly visible location (mailbox, gate or address marker) so deputies can quickly identify cleared homes. The county also promoted Zone Haven…
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