Below you will find local wildfire preparedness programs, grants and resources to help you make home / property improvements and reduce wildfire risk in your community. Scroll down to access grants and resources for Nevada County.
Refer back to the “Get Started” page for statewide California information on brush clearing and other requirements and risk reduction resources for improving your home’s chances of surviving a wildfire and increasing your and your community’s eligibility for insurance discounts and renewal rewards.
| Nevada County Chipping Program | Vegetation and defensible space management chipping service offered by the Nevada County Fire Safe Council. Rate is $175 per hour |
| Nevada County Fire Safe Council Access & Functional Needs Program | Free defensible space clearing services, within 100 feet of homes, for low-income residents who are either 65+ or disabled.
Contact info@areyoufiresafe.com or call (530) 272-1122. |
| Defensible Space Advisory Visit Program | Free one-on-one consultation at your home with a trained Volunteer Advisor from the Nevada County Fire Safe Council for knowledgeable advice on what you can do to reduce the threat of losing your home in a wildfire.
Contact info@areyoufiresafe.com or call(530) 272-1122. |
| Ready Nevada Green Waste Disposal Services | Curbside pickup, vegetation waste drop off, and vegetation waste dumpster rental services.
Order Residential Curbside Pickup: (800) 637-8648 |
| Nevada OES free sand available | Free sand available to be used for the protection of personal property. Bring-your-own-sandbag.
Pick-up Locations: |
View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.
 Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire. |
| Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Inc.
Contact: Jamie Jones 143 B Spring Hill Dr., |
 Firewise is a national program that encourages communities to work together to assess and reduce wildfire risks. Visit Become a Firewise USA Site to learn how to make your community Firewise. |
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Truckee CERT
Phone: (530) 582-7850 |
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Community Connect, Truckee Fire Department
Contact: Ryan Ochoa, Public Information and Safety Officer |
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Emergency Preparedness Interagency Coalition (EPIC)
Contact: Kim Stine |
View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
Contact: Craig Griesbach, Nevada County OES
Phone: (530) 265-1515
Email: OES@nevadacountyca.gov
Suite 130, 950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
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Grass Valley Fire Department
Phone: (530) 274-4380 125 E. Main St. |
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Peardale Chicago Park Fire Protection District
Phone: (530) 273-2503 18934 Colfax Hwy |
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North San Juan Fire Department
Phone: (530) 292-9159 District Headquarters, |
