Text Alerts | Information Sources | Weather Advisory | Evacuation | Road Closures | Shelter | Recovery
Text Alerts
Information Sources
An up-to-date, searchable visual map with current fire footprint, evacuations zones and status is available at:
- Computer/Laptop: mynevadacounty.com/dashboard
- Smart Phone: mynevadacounty.com/mobiledashboard
In-person information boards and maps are available at:
- Raley’s
- Nevada County Fairgrounds – Gate 2
- Ready Springs School
- North San Juan Post Office
- Eric Rood Administration Center Lobby
Preparedness Resources
Weather Advisory
Weather Advisory Language and Definitions:
- Red Flag Warning: Take Action. Be extremely careful with open flames. National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when fire conditions are ongoing or expected to occur shortly.
- Fire Weather Watch: Be Prepared. A watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible but not imminent or occurring.
UPDATE 8/22/20 @ 11:25PM: Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to a Red Flag Warning Sunday-Monday. Find ways you can prepare for fire weather.
UPDATE 8/21/20 @ 11:30AM: Thunderstorms with little to no rainfall are possible once again Sunday – Tuesday. These could produce fire starts, so a Fire Weather Watch has been issued. Remember, always have an emergency plan during fire season in case a fire starts near you.
Smoke from Several Wildfires Burning in Northern California is Impacting the Sacramento Region. Go to https://readynevadacounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3199 for more information.
Evacuation
Evacuation Language and Definitions:
- Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life and a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access
- Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
- Shelter in Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
Evacuation Orders
For a visual map and to look up your address, refer to mynevadacounty.com/dashboard
UPDATE from OES: 8/21/20 @ 6:55PM
All evacuations have been lifted for the #JonesIncident.
Visit http://readynevadacounty.org/mobiledashboard.
Evacuation Warnings
UPDATE 8/20/20 @ 1:30PM: There are no longer any Evacuation Warnings in place for the Jones Fire.
Road Closures
UPDATE 8/22/20 @ 9:00AM
Highway 49 above Nevada City has reopened to traffic with no restrictions. The roadway was closed for several days due to the Jones Fire.
Shelter
Temporary Evacuation Points
As of 2pm on 8/21/2020, all temporary evacuation points have been closed due to lack of utilization.
Animal Evacuation
An animal evacuation shelter has been activated at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley.
If you need to get into an evacuated area to check on animals, go to the Nevada County Fairgrounds to be placed on a list with animal evacuation. Law enforcement is utilizing that list.
Call 530-557-5474 for questions about animal evacuation.
Gold Country Stage and Gold Country Lift are providing transportation for evacuees with animals. Animals must be able to be carried & controlled by their owners. Animals too large to be carried by their owners (e.g. livestock, cows, horses) are not allowed. All service animals are allowed. Contact the County of Nevada Transportation Department at 530-477-0103.
Recovery Resources
The Nevada County Relief Fund may provide residents displaced as a result of the Jones Fire with short-term assistance to fill immediate needs such as temporary accommodations, groceries, gas, etc. or make repairs necessary to help get you rehoused. Grantmaking is limited to funds raised; applications will be evaluated by County caseworkers. Apply here.
Wildfire evacuees may be eligible for cost reimbursement from their insurance company. See the news release from CA Dept. of Insurance.