During wildfires
Staying informed saves lives!
When wildfire strikes in Nevada County, you first have to learn that it's started, and then monitor its progress and direction so you'll know whether you might need to evacuate.
These resources will help keep you informed during wildfire season so you and your neighbors can, if necessary, evacuate early and safely.
Know your Evacuation Zone - know if you're in an evacuation area
Evacuation notifications are usually by zone -- an area on a map from fire experts. They are named by a number -- find out what the number is for your zone.
Find your Evacuation Routes
Nevada County OES has a map on-line you can use to find your evacuation routes. Always have more than one!
Where to find information on what is going on during a wildfire
Trusted sources:
KVMR - official, local emergency radio station
Yubanet - local and regional current events - including fire starts and frequent updates, on-line
Safe Evacuations
Getting out safely is critical. When fires come fast, traffic can build up. It's always best to leave early.