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Information Sources
Ready Nevada County Dashboard
An up-to-date, searchable map with current PSPS zones is available:
- Computer/Laptop: mynevadacounty.com/dashboard
- Smart Phone: mynevadacounty.com/mobiledashboard
Preparedness Resources
Stay prepared during a Red Flag Warning.
Status Updates
Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Status Language and Definitions:
- PSPS Warning: A PSPS Watch will be upgraded to a Warning when forecasted conditions show that a safety shutoff will be needed, and that it is going to happen soon. Whenever possible, Warning notifications will be sent approximately four to 12 hours in advance of the power being shutoff.
- PSPS Watch: Whenever possible, an initial Watch notification will be sent two days in advance of a potential PSPS event, followed by an additional Watch notification one day before the potential PSPS event, notifying customers of the possibility of a PSPS event in their area based on forecasted conditions.
Weather Advisory/Air Quality
Update 9/24 @ noon: A Fire Weather Watch is in place over the weekend in Nevada County from Saturday, September 26 – Monday, September 28.
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.