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What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying, it very easily shatter on the rocks, and it becomes a hazard for not only you, but other people at the river. If you come to the river, that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place, but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought, bring that back out with you. Odds are, you're going to see some bottles,

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or a pan or something like that, take that with you,

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and please, please, please pick up after your pets.

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In addition to kind of picking up trash

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because of aesthetic reasons,

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we're also really worried about trash,

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you know, the plastics and things like that,

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and also the dog waste for the health of the environment.

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Because if you don't, it's just gonna end up in the river,

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and it's bad for human health,

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it's bad for the health of the environment as well.

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The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited,

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and obviously we don't have room for tons of people

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here often so people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active

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state highway it's a vital artery to people in three different counties we have medical emergencies

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or any other kind of emergencies in this area access is always key and it's always very difficult

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to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment so they have that ability to maneuver and

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to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important financial cost for parking citations

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in the hundreds of dollars especially for these areas the county has enhanced some of the

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for specific parking zones in this area so it is very expensive and it goes

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basically on your vehicle registration so if you don't end up paying that

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parking citation it's gonna end up on you later on when you pay your fees

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with the MD. So on the weekends expect long lines not a lot of parking a lot of

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people a lot of foot traffic on the roads be very cautious when you're driving

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down towards the river and I think the biggest thing is just to be patience

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understand that it's gonna take time to actually park, safely walk down to the river and enjoy, so patience is something you have to bring.

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Observe for domesticated human family in their natural habitat known to their species as the backyard.

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Do you think I should light it now?

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Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris that's too tall which can start a wildfire.

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made it. It's smokey. It's smokey bad. What a legend. Hey, it's smokey. Sorry, it's too high.

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Watch as he is simply in shows that there's no wind and how he will move some of the debris.

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Took me to a smaller, safer bun and pie. No, you can't make it bigger baby. The bigger the better.

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Take note. I feel as if we're referring to our humans. I appreciate it.

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This is a sponk.

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Smoke, he's done it again.

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I smoke you.

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Only you can prevent wildfires.

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The river gives us a challenge.

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This year, particularly with the spolting dam issues,

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is that the water is now is unregulated coming down the south of your river.

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So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the

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morning, standing on a rock high and dry, and then in the afternoon you can be

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knee deep in water. And it all depends on how much heat they have that's going

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to melt the snow, that's going to come into the lake, and that's going to spill

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over the dam. Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's

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happening to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your family

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is safe. So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that

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you stay calm, make your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest part is

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getting your feet downriver, and if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

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Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

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yell for help, and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm. But the biggest part is

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understand that what's important is being safe. The more water is in the river, the more risk

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there is. The more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming, the harder it's going to be to move

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around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking,

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the colder the water is going to be as well.

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So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire. And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates value in Nevada City. So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of

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cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.

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So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

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Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

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We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.

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Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.

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And don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for an engine company's.

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If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it.

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because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

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So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely

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and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days

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if there's a fire in the river cave.

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Think about things like evacuation.

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How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

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Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography

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it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river cave.

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Whether you live in our Oak Woodlands

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For Alpine Forest, if you're a resident of Nevada County, then wildfire is on your mind.

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We are all in this together.

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Learn more about wildfire preparedness at readynavadacounty.org.

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So as a UC Cooperative Extension Forest and Fire Advisor, my goal is to extend the best

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available research to the people who are helping people prepare here in our region.

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And so I often work with agencies and partners throughout town to help make sure that they're

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aware of the latest research that people have published and that they can incorporate that

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into their planning and preparedness.

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I know that when we think about fire in California, it can be really overwhelming.

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I'm just one person.

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where you live with your family.

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And I tell people, there's a lot of things you can do,

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but there's still going to be a chance

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that your home burns.

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You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning,

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but it will never be completely safe

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because we live in California.

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Fire is here before us and it'll be here after us as well.

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You can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire,

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you know how to get out and you know how to protect your family.

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The next step would be to prepare in your home and the land around it, so making sure that your home is fire-resistant.

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Then working on the defensible space surrounding that.

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And once you kind of have your own personal things tackled, you can really start to engage in the broader community.

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And you can think about how can I work with my neighborhood so all of these people can achieve the same goals that I have.

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And together it will be stronger.

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In California, we've been hearing about defensible space for quite a long time because we have a public resource code about it.

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at California 42-91.

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And when I think about 4291, I know that it was written many years ago, and since then, we've had many unfortunate fires, and we've increased our knowledge about what actually improves home survival. And there's this new zone around a home within five feet of a home, actually, where University of California, the National Fire Protection Association, Firewise USA, and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety are all recommending to have no combustible materials within five feet of a home, or low combustibility.

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And I know people will say, but Kate, I love my plants.

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And I have to tell them, I love plants too.

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I was a botanist, but I have to think about where I can put the plants that I love so

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that my home is safe and so that they're also safe.

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And so the message we're trying to tell people now is that from zero to five feet of a house,

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you have no combustible objects or maybe low combustibility if you're really good at maintenance.

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I'm not.

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But maybe you are.

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So you could have a well irrigated lawn that you mow regularly or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch.

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And then out from there, from five feet to 30 feet, it's the lean, clean, and green zone.

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And in that area you'll have beautiful plants, but they're going to be spaced really wide apart

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so that there's no continuous fuel leading towards your home.

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I've seen flagstones and decomposed granite and tile work,

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that you can use to kind of break up all of those fuels that are near your home.

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And then from 30 feet to 100 feet out, you'll have reduced fuel.

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So around my home, that means we have large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees.

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But we've reduced the understory cover some,

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and we've really opened up the forest canopy in that area.

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is lean, clean, and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel.

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We know many homes burn because of embers, because of embers getting into addicts, but

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also because of embers that land at the base of a house, and your mulch and your woody

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plants that are not well maintained, and your lawn that wasn't mowed that week, and when

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In an Ember lands really close to your house, maybe within zero to five feet, and you

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get a small fire, that small fire can grow, and it can catch your house on fire.

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And so, the latest research and the latest recommendations at the national level, and also

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for the University of California, is really focused on this new zero to five foot, no combustible

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to low combustible zone.

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So sometimes people think with the fenceable space, more is better.

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But what I can say is that more isn't always better.

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If I eat too much chocolate cake, I'm probably going to feel ill.

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And so, when I think about defensible space and your home, I know that we really need

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to have the most intensity right around the home itself.

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You want your home to be fire resistant.

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You want to have low to no combustibility within 5 feet.

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From 5 to 30 feet have a lean, clean and green zone, and then from 30 to 100 feet you have

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reduced fuels.

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And nowhere in there, except within 5 feet of the house, am I talking about bare mineral

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soil or rocks. Beyond that you can enjoy the greenery of nature and flowers and trees but you

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just want to be very careful about their spacing. I've heard some people say I'm really afraid of

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fire. I'm going to have 500 feet of bare mineral soil and I get worried because I think that's a lot

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of work but I also know that doesn't necessarily protect them from fire. It protects them from one

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aspect of a fire protects them from a flame front, moving past their house, but it doesn't

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protect them from the embers, it could still catch that house on fire.

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I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet of defensible space, that sometimes

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that actually might negatively impact our natural resources, we need to be careful about

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how we manage our defensible space.

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Sometimes we live in these beautiful mix conifer forests like around here in Nevada City,

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and reducing the fuels in those forests actually could be a type of restoration that could be

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good for them. But at other times, if you live maybe in a chaperale area, reducing those

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fuels for more than 100 feet could actually be detrimental to that plant community. And

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so we just need to be really mindful of how we use defensible space and knowing that we

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only really need about 100 feet. For our home, unless you live on a very steep slope or

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if there's very dense vegetation, you might want to extend it to a 200 feet. So I always

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like to think that everyone is an expert in fire physics. It's not just people like myself

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who have their doctorates in it, because we've all roasted marshmallows around a campfire.

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So we all know how fire works.

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So we know that if you take your marshmallow and you stick it directly into the center

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of that campfire, it's going to catch fire.

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kind of that direct flame contact.

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But when I think about what makes the fire resistant home,

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they often have, I think about maybe the top five things that you can do.

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You can have a roof that's resistant to fire, a deck that's resistant to fire, you can have defensible space, and you can work on your siding in your windows. But so when I think about a roof, you want to make sure that your roof is resistant to fire. And that's having a class A roof. And that could be a single roof. It can be a metal roof or a tile roof. And a lot of times people, I hear people say, I have a metal roof. I'm okay from fire. And we have to be really careful with those assumptions.

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because when I think about a fire resistant home,

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it's always about the design, the materials, and the maintenance.

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So metal and tile roofs, they often have these gaps on the edges.

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These little gaps, you need to plug up with some sort of filler,

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which I'm certain the building department can tell you what to use,

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and I can't.

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But what I can say is that little critters love to make nests there,

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whether they're a wasp or a bird or a small mammal like a mouse.

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It's the perfect size for a nest.

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which is unfortunate because then you have all these grasses and needles and

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leaves right on your wooden roof deck underneath the concrete or underneath the

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concrete or the tile or the metal and that actually is what often catches those

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types of roofs on fire. One of the other things every home needs is to make sure

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that they have attic and basement vents that can reduce the number of

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embers that come into that house and that is currently regulated in the

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in California building code chapter seven A.

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But if you have an older home like myself,

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then it didn't apply when it was built

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because that's a newer building code.

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when we first moved in.

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We couldn't afford fancy new vents.

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and bought one eighth inch screen.

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we were able to afford new vents.

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they recommended in the style events.

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We decided on an event that had an exterior baffling,

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and then a 1-8th inch screen that had intimescent paint.

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So I thought a lot of things.

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Let me try to break that down just a little bit.

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So the reason we have attic vents is because they help

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your attic air circulates so that your home doesn't rot

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from the inside out.

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But in a fire, they actually serve two main purposes, these vents.

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The vents all vents in your house can allow embers to go into your house.

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And then if you, if your home is close enough to another structure, or maybe some plants

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that catch fire, then those vents can also be a way that you can have direct flame going

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into your house.

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And so when I thought about what type of event I really wanted on my house, I wanted

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an event that reduced the amount of embers that could go in.

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That's why we have the exterior baffling because as the air moves up and down and up and down to get through the vent,

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those metal slats actually help snuff out those embers.

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And then we have the one eighth inch screen because again that helps reduce the amount of embers that are going into the attic.

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And then that screen has an intimescent paint.

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And what intimescent paint is, it has a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed to heat.

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So if something nearby is on fire, then that intimate paint will swell shut, and not

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allow anything else into the attic or crawl space.

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And I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need vents that can do all of those

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things, not one or the other.

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The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cutouts that you can put

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over the exterior of your vents before you evacuate if you have time.

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I know a lot of our evacuations in California are unfortunately becoming much shorter and shorter

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timeframes before we have to leave. And so you have to be ready to leave without any of that.

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But if you have the time, it could be nice to put on. One question I'm often asked is,

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Kate, I really want vents, but I'm not sure if I can afford them, especially if you're on a fixed

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income. But we have a resource that USDA rural development, loan service actually will give loans out

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for home improvements, and home renovations that include making your home resistant to fire.

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And so that can be one way, so these types of renovations, like vents, closing in, your

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soffits, updating your deck, can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed

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income.

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The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist, and you

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can Google that.

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The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist, and it can go

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through, and it tells you every event to look out, every window, every place where you should

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have put cocking in or you need to put cocking in and they can help walk you through that list of

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items to do. And it's an extensive list. There are these top five areas that you really need to

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work on as a resident of FireZone. At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all

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should be working on still.

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Fire is kind of like water. It's probably going to find a way in, so we need to be very careful and have it well-maintained homes. The roots of Nevada counties assisted outpatient treatment program stemmed from a tragic shooting that occurred in the county in 2001.

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shot and killed another individual. Several people were wounded. One of the individuals

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that was killed was Laura Wilcox. Laura's parents took it upon themselves to

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advocate and work with state legislators to enact what was known as Laura's law in a state of

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Lora's Law became part of California's welfare and institutions code, replicating what was done in dozens of other states.

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Several years later, California's Mental Health Services Act provided a potential funding source for Nevada County to implement assisted outpatient treatment.

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So in May 2008, after about a year and a half of planning efforts, Nevada County became the first county in California.

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and so far to this day the only county that has fully implemented assisted

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outpatient treatment. The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap

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for dangerous people in need of mental health services who may not be on

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probation are not gravely disabled or don't meet the criteria for emergency

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involuntary hospitalization. Assisted outpatient treatment allows a judge to

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to order those individuals to receive outpatient treatment in their community, they can still

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live at home, they can still work, they can still go to school, but they're ordered

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into treatment.

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The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.

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The collaborative courts are amazing.

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It is a conversation with the judge and the attorneys and the treatment team and the individual.

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And the personal contact of having a collaborative team avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for the benefits to proceed.

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And so when you watch the judge interact with the candidate, the client, you see how there is the ability to really address some of the treatment issues with the client.

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Collaborative processes that have a much greater impact and are much more effective.

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It's serious in that the judge attempts to hold a person accountable for that treatment plan that they agreed to.

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And also hold the provider accountable for saying what they're going to do to assist this person with some of the things that they feel are obstacles for them and their lives.

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So, we are having a conversation and it is very supportive.

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Recovery oriented environment that takes place right in the courtroom.

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Of 25 people referred to the program, only five have the face court orders to undergo

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treatment and the rest volunteered to be treated.

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And data show that the program has saved more than a half million dollars over two and a

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The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community.

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We have those 25 people are spending less time in jail.

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That means less time for judges, less time for probation officers, less arrests that the sheriffs and local police departments have to do.

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So it frees up law enforcement to pay attention to other areas.

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Many of these individuals are now living independently rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.

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Many of these individuals are either full-time employed or part-time employed compared to no employment before the interdependent treatment.

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I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being somewhere in the community out of treatment.

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I'm a trainer Schneider and I'm a river scientist and river skills teacher and I also love to play the river.

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12 years ago, I started doing some camps that teach people what we call river literacy,

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how you can read the water so you can understand where it's awesome places to play.

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What the river is doing, but also you can find the really safe spots and you can basically read the water. So I'd love to give for you all, so the main gist of what we cover in those camps, the areas that we will cover here right now are to look, grip, and protect. The first concept of the book, we are so blessed here at the UBA, we have this incredible water, so you can see the bottom, you can see all around you. Incredible visibility, wonderful with a mask and snorkel.

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But it's super important when you're playing that you're actually looking for other things to wherever you are

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Whatever you're going to do we all have different choices what we do at the river. It's super important

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You scout first so if you're attempted you one of those people who likes to jump off rocks

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You should be in the water ahead of time with a mask and looking very carefully for any obstruction if you're like me

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Who loves to go into large boulders and these beautiful beautiful large openings underneath full of fish then you also want to always look

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and make sure that it's totally clear.

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We get really, this river's very dynamic, changes a lot.

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And last year we had very high flows on the river

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that move large rocks and other obstructions

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that can end up being in our favorite place spots.

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So the best way to look

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and make sure you can be safe in those spots

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is looking from downstream up first.

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That way, the current can't pull you into anything

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and you can make sure everything's in the clear.

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Point number two, grip.

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We're, again, beautiful granite rocks here. We love to lay on them. They're so soft. They're so nurturing. They're really wonderful.

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Guess what? They're all, of course, slippery.

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So when hopping from rock to rock, it can be quite easy to slip and lose your footing.

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And you might come into a place that actually has a very large hazard or just simply grit yourself.

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It's also when we're following a buddy, they've gone before us, and the rock gets wet.

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So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did.

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It's super important, as you're at the river, if you can move along, use three points of

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contact.

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Move yourself along as quickly as you need, but it's incredible how much it serves

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us for our stability.

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Every year, every year someone falls and gets seriously either injured or dies, simply

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from slipping on rock.

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So our bodies, they're bizarrely shaped and look at all these things coming out, they're

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just set to get snagged into things.

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and some of the places we're playing or some of the places we might find ourselves

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have some rocks that have really small openings and we can easily get what's called entrapped.

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Even at low floats, it's very easy to get entrapped. It's just, it's really quite bizarre.

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So what's important for us, if you find yourself in a situation where you have large moving water

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or rocks underneath where it can have entrapped, as you can't see them,

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it's super important you protect yourself.

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And what I mean by that is if you end up either accidentally or intentionally one of those spots fall up, get those limbs in.

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Don't be shoving those into rocks.

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Another very important part of protection is protect each other.

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Some people are pushing themselves to keep up with others and doing things that they're not fighting their body.

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Some people you might see are just doing things that are just playing silly that can harm themselves or harm others.

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Super important, you carry forward to protect each other well with the river.

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So great, thank you all so much for watching this video and loving and caring for the Yuba.

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And just remember these concepts, next time you go down to the river, just remember to

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look, rip and protect, and enjoy yourself.

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Have a great time at the river, and be safe.

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Trucky Healthy Babies is an evidence-based home visiting program model.

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A home visitor forms a really healthy, long-lasting relationship with the family and teach parents

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That's how to understand their baby at every single stage of development.

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I just struggled a lot, being a first-time mom, and Joette was just really there in support.

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The support is, it's wonderful, and in feeling like you're actually a part of a community

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and that you're not alone.

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While holding a small toy in each hand, does he clap the toys together? Yes. When my home visitor comes to visit, it's fun. We have fun. We enjoy each other. And so does Chase. Chase, look at this.

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I've benefited by having someone else to talk to, you know, just someone that's caring about what's going on in my life, as well as, you know, the development of my child. Where do I go in the community for diapers?

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If I need them last minute where can I go to get some food if my family's struggling these things?

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I had no idea about I'd know where to go

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Knowing that there's someone there that you can reach out to is amazing

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When I talk with my colleagues in other areas of the state one of the things that

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I am reminded again and again about that is unique about Nevada County is the extent to which we are connected

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with one another we have multiple

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non-profit agencies and government agencies, and we all know one another, and we all work

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together. And so, Foothill and Trucky Healthy Babies, I know that if I'm looking for a

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resource that those home visitors know all the resources that are out there, and I can

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pick up the phone and call them and say, hey, I just got a call from a family, and they're

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looking for XYZ. And chances are those home visitors should be able to tell me what

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that is I've been doing this for 35 years so one trend that everybody my age has

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notices when we were practicing we were dealing a lot with medical issues we

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now are dealing with many more mental health issues particularly with the

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stresses on family and adolescents depression anxiety I've been reading a lot of

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research lately that says the number one factor in resilience for kid in

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building resilience is having a warm, positive relationship with a caring adult in their

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life. Usually that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of home visiting is that parents

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who may not have had that have an opportunity to build that kind of relationship with their

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home visitor. And then have the ability to build that kind of relationship with their child,

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which will carry forward through the generations. And I really think that if you want to change

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the world the way to do it is to provide that kind of intensive home visiting to support

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to parents who need it.

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What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue,

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anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're

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carrying, it very easily shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other

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people at the river. If you come to the river that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical

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place, but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought,

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bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan or something

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like that, take that with you, and please, please, please, pick up after your pets.

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In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really worried

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about trash, you know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health

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of the environment, because if you don't, it's just going to end up in the river and it's

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bad for human health, it's bad for the health of the environment as well.

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So, while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and into grass-villain about a city. So this summer, we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes

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and other products like that that could start a fire.

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So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

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Know that while you're down here,

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your cell phone may not work.

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We do have call boxes for you to call out.

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If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon,

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you need to be moving quickly away from it.

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And don't wait for us to fly over.

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Don't wait for an engine companies.

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If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon,

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move out of the way of it, because it's

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going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

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So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely

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and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot

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summer days if there's a fire in the river king.

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Think about things like evacuation.

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How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

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Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather,

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and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent

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wildfires in the river king.

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The parking lots here at the river river

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are very limited.

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and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often so if people

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have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active

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state highway it's a vital artery to people in three different counties we

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have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area access is

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always key and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire

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apparatus and equipment so to have that ability and maneuver and to park and to

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get to somebody in need quickly is very important. Financial cost for parking

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citations in the hundreds of dollars especially for these areas the county has

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to enhance some of the fines for specific parking zones

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in this area, so it is very expensive.

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And it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

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it's gonna end up on you later on

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when you pay your fees with the MD.

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So on the weekends, expect long lines,

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not a lot of parking, a lot of people,

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a lot of foot traffic on the roads,

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be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

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And I think the biggest thing is just to be patience,

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understand that it's going to take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river

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and enjoy, so patience is something you have to bring.

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Election officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections

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in Nevada County. Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot

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in the mail. Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you send it in? Returned

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the elections office where they're processed and counted. Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique

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barcode that gives you credit for voting. This ensures that each voter can only vote once.

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Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.

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If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step. If your signature is challenged,

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you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue. The two most common reasons

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a ballot envelope is challenged are, the envelope isn't signed, or the signature doesn't

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max the voter's record. A challenge ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.

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You can check the status of your ballot at minovatacounty.com slash elections.

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When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are opened and the ballot is removed, unfolded

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and prepared for processing through scanners, which total up the votes. Results are tabulated and

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released after the polls close on election night.

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When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts, and that your ballot is

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both secure and

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Private. If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County Elections Office or visit us online.

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and helping them get into a better environment.

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Each homeless person and each person

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has their own set of circumstances, their complex,

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their histories or complex, their backgrounds.

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There is no one-size-fits-all.

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Joining Built for Zero was about understanding

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what the data was telling us,

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so that we could best align our systems

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to take advantage of all this new incoming information

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to make sure we could shorten the time

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people spend homeless and to get people off the street quicker.

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Being able to know everybody by name and being able to have eight agencies working together on a weekly basis

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to find how the resources that they have can pull together to positively impact just that one person.

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It's a unique approach.

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We all know more intimately who everyone else is working with.

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We know the needs those people have and the barriers they face. So it's it's a more connected system and it's bearing through

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You never know

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How quickly things can change

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That's what got me

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No technically homeless I guess

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You know life takes you down different paths, and that's the path I got stuck on I didn't ask for it

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This is the first time in years I have kind of a feeling of security.

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My social worker here, I owe him a lot of gratitude and I thank him very much.

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He's a good man, he's very much aware of what's available and how to make it work.

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And that's how I wanted it here.

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We're in the last mile of reaching functional zero to end veterans homelessness.

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When you all have a goal and we're all in agreement that at the end of the day, we're

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here to move people into housing and we're here to help our veterans, you just have to

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keep your eye on the goal.

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My fear had always been that data would start to dehumanize or move the faces of the people

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we're working with to the side so we could look at the numbers.

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We have another one, woo!

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I couldn't say more that that is further from the truth.

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The data has really driven a lot more humanity in our system as well.

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We need people to feel safe.

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And putting somebody in a home,

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giving them the basic needs of life,

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is only going to make their lives better and make your community better.

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The more time and equity you build in your community,

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the stronger your community is going to be.

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And happy you, you, are going to be.

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Your fairy godmother?

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It doesn't take a fairy godmother to tell you

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that the right fit means everything.

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Especially when it comes to car seats.

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Always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size.

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Oh, that does make a difference.

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Remember, their happily ever-afters are in your hands.

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To find out more.

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Visit safercar.gov slash the right seat. Did you know that 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people? Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors. Use power equipment outdoors before 10 a.m. But never when it's windy or excessively hot outside. Make sure your campfires are completely out before leaving the area and keep your vehicle maintained with nothing dragging on the ground. Remember, one less spark means one less wildfire.

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Learn more from Cal Fire at ReadyForWildfire.org

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For real homeowners, keeping a well-maintained fire safe property not only is the law, but can

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also make a big difference in whether or not their home survives when a wildfire approaches.

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But after trimming trees and removing dead leaves and needles to make way for 100 feet of

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invincible space, homeowners are often left with the decision of how best it is scarred

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of the leftover piles of vegetation.

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20 dry landscape debris like this in the mulch or hollering it off the property may be the safest way to dispose of it, but it's not always the easiest or even possible.

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In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state, homeowners may decide to burn the cuttings instead.

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While burning landscape debris may be an option to residents, it does come with inherent risks.

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That's why Cal Fire urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to

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also make the choice to burn it safely and legally.

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During specific weather conditions, when we have very low humidities and we have strong

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winds, we will go into burn restrictions or we may even suspend burning.

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Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays a major factor in whether

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or not burning is allowed.

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Before burning begins, residents should contact their local air quality management agency

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and cal fire or their local fire station to ensure that it is a permissive burn day.

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But even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warned it's still important

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for residents to use good judgment and it's a mindful of current weather conditions.

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Just because it's a permissive burn day doesn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.

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If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.

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In many areas, homeowners may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station

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before burning.

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After obtaining any necessary permits and ensuring that burning is allowed, the next step

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is to safely prepare the pile for burning.

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Burn pile should be no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot, and you need to make sure that you

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have at least a 10 foot diameter clearance, free of landmable materials surrounding your pile.

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Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times.

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Having a responsible adult in attendance of your landscape debris burn at all times is required by law.

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In fact, if the fire gets out of your control, you could be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire.

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Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste as part of your defensible space plan.

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But it can be an extremely dangerous one, if not done responsibly.

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It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always be safe with your landscape debris burning.

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Hi,

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I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon, and even though it just rained, it's important to remember

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we're still in the middle of fire season.

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Keeping this in mind, your local police chiefs and I would like to introduce you to a new

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sound we will be using to notify you and your family of an immediate evacuation order.

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This new high-low system will not replace our code red notifications.

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It is simply another way in which we can notify you and your family of an emergency in your area.

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Situational awareness means using all of your senses during an emergency.

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Eyes, nose, and ears.

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The high-low siren is a new sound to help you stay safe in an emergency.

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It is specifically designed to alert you to an immediate evacuation order.

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If you hear this sound, it means only one thing, evacuate immediately.

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You will only hear this sound during an evacuation order.

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If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area

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and using PAs and going door to door to do evacuations.

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But if you hear this sound, you can help them in doing their jobs safely

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and evacuate the area immediately.

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If you miss the announcement or have questions, please do not call 911.

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one. Immediately in the

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Institute your family's evacuation plan. Contact 2-1-1 if you have questions or go to a trusted media source, once you are safely evacuated. Remember, 9-1-1 is only for emergencies. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Police Department, and Nevada City Police Department have all installed these sirens in their patrol vehicles. So if you hear this siren, it means one thing and one thing only, evacuate and evacuate immediately.

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Nevada County is now part of a special pilot program instituted by Napa County to be better prepared for evacuations.

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State, regional and local officials who made this happen now welcome you, our community members to the team.

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Your job? No the sound and know what it means.

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Evacuate.

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Evacuate.

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Evacuate.

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Evacuate.

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so one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire and so

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while you're down visiting the Yuba River consider the fire threat. Know that on a

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red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a

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poorly-disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the

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canyon and into grass-villain about a city. So this summer we're encouraging folks

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to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires

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be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.

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So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

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Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

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We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.

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Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.

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And don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for engine companies.

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If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

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So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river king.

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Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

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Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river king.

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Hello,

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I'm Jamie and I'm one of the faces of Nevada County Public Health.

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I'd like to tell you about one of our health and wellness programs, oral health.

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Oral health refers to the entire mouth including tooth decay, gum disease, and more.

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Why is oral health important? Because it is related to every working system of the body.

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Long conditions, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes can all be traced to bacteria

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and inflammation from the mouth. The good news is that good oral health

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habits can prevent many potential health problems. Brush two times a day with

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fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and see your dentist every six months.

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Prevention starts early. Children should see the dentist by their first tooth or

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first birthday. This will pave the way to better health for your child. For more

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information go to www.smilenabatacounty.com.

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We're here. We're here. We're here. We're here for

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you Nevada County. As the library we've strived to provide the best service we can during the

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COVID-19 health crisis. This includes providing ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and TV shows online for you

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to use with your library card.

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We're offering curbside pickup of library items

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like books and DVDs, as well as grab bags with crafts

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and activities for all ages.

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We also have your favorite programs,

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like book clubs and story times available online.

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We are here for you, Nevada County.

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Apply for your library card on our website today.

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The river gives us a challenge.

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This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,

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is that the water is now is unregulated,

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coming down to South Uber River.

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So we can get fluctuations where you could be

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in the middle of the river in the morning,

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standing on a rock high and dry,

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and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water.

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And it all depends on how much heat they have

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that's going to melt the snow,

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that's going to come into the lake,

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and that's going to spill over the dam.

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Being aware that change can happen

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and being aware when it's happening

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to be able to move to higher ground

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so that you're safe and your family is safe.

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so

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What you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm, make

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your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver.

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And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river. Look out ahead of you, look

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for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over, yell for help,

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and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm. But the biggest part is understand

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and that what's important is being safe.

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The more water is in the river, the more risk there is,

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the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming.

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The harder it's gonna be to move around,

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the more easily you could get knocked over,

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slip and fall into the river,

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and generally speaking, the colder the water is gonna be as well.

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Nevada County may be naturally stunning,

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but when we take a good look at what makes it so special,

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it's not scenery, it's for people.

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The employees of Nevada County are great people working together to support the county,

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our residents, and visitors.

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A. The Garcia believes that building a strong community means doing things right from the

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beginning because it improves your return on investment.

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Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life,

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it only makes sense to David to apply that approach to Nevada County as transportation planner

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for the Department of Public Works.

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Early

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Sebastian Roberts loves the outdoors, and the rush of pushing himself is a county's

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senior information systems analyst for our geographic information systems, he's responsible

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for advancing mapping technology for the county and the community.

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Sebastian, along with the rest of our information systems staff, are continually working to provide

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easy access for residents to all county services and information from trail maps to planning

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documents.

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Nancy Haffey is a management analyst and human resources.

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Nancy's expertise is critical to the human resources department,

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as she provides the necessary training, guidance, and assistance to better the county's workforce.

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Her work frustrates the kinds of talent and professionals

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and necessary to keep Nevada County on the forefront of delivering superior services.

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People listen to Nancy and not just on the job.

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Our county is rich with history and culture that has been mined from great people for over a century.

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She takes her role as a deputy probation officer seriously because she is the community relies on her for protection and her clients rely on her for the support they need to get back on the right path.

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Robin knows how important it is for people to pursue personal growth and change and she includes herself in that philosophy.

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A collaborative approach by local agencies and community partners is responsible for Nevada County's low crime rate.

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Well

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Lopez helps folks overcome life's most difficult challenges, as well as helping

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him on the path to empowerment.

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As people like him, they're at the core of our county.

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As a social services eligibility supervisor, Manuel sees every day potential in people and

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the power of helping him.

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To the east, the county continues its commitment to health and wellness programs, the strength

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and families, and promote healthy lifestyles, and

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provides the foundation for our nearly 800

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employees. We continue to provide opportunities for life-long learning to all our

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residents.

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With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County, our fundamental

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motivations go way beyond the office when it comes to preserving our lifestyles.

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By Josh Patkins, Twin Boys. Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer

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and that position brings with it a great deal of responsibility. Josh has

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knowledge, experience, and commitment in his service to the county's physical

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infrastructure and beyond.

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Clear?

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Local government meeting. Common.

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Our airport and transit systems play vital roles in the economic and recreational health of the community. Our founders imagined many roles in responsibilities our local government would have to assume. And we are committed to meeting changing needs.

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Nevada County hasn't gotten to where it is by being satisfied, which brings us to the

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same simple truth. We root for the home team because we are the home team. We are in

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Nevada County achieving more.

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What people should not bring to the river is

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alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers,

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that glass container that you're carrying, it very easily shatter on the rocks and

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and it becomes a hazard for not only you,

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but other people at the river.

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If you're come to the river,

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that's wonderful, enjoy it.

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It's an incredibly magical place,

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but take all of the trash that you brought with you.

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Everything that you brought, bring that back out with you.

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Odds are, you're gonna see some bottles or a pan

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or something like that, take that with you.

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And please, please, please, pick up after your pets.

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In addition to kind of picking up trash

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because of aesthetic reasons,

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we're also really worried about trash,

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you know the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment

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because if you don't it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human health,

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it's bad for the health of the environment as well.

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To find out more what is required throughout

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the building permit process please go to our website at minabaticcounty.com forward slash building.

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Here you'll find the building permit process overview tab and under apply instructions on what

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to submit by using the building permit application handbook and the residential plants and metal

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checklist. For your convenience, you may also apply online and submit your

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building permit application. Check out our Ocela Online Citizen Access Portal or

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click on the link and check out this tutorial.

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When you walk into the building

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department, you'll be greeted by our friendly certified CBA ticktition. The senior

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technician will review your plans for completeness by using the residential

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plans of little checklist. The review process for online submittals will be the

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same. A building permit number and a printed version of your application will be

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given to you. Online submittals will be emailed to you. This document can be used to pay for your

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school and fire fees during the building permit process. Plans are then routed to the designated

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departments, building, planning, environmental health, and the department of public works if applicable.

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For a single family home, the plan review takes four weeks. On a side note, home additions and

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remodels less than a thousand square feet is two week review. We do have an award-winning over-the-counter

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Wednesday plan review process for additions and remodels less than 600 square feet.

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Some restrictions do apply.

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A key note when applying online for your single family home, your plans and calculations

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shall be uploaded separately in two PDF files.

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After we receive your digital file, plans are reviewed for completeness, fees are calculated,

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and an email sent to you specifying the amount to be paid.

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Once your fees are paid, plans are then routed to the designated departments.

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The plans examiner will review your plans for local land use ordinances and stakeholder compliance.

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Planning and environmental health will review building setbacks, septic systems, and well-water information.

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The building department will review site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans to name a few.

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Additional specific documents like engineering calculations, trust calculations, and special inspection forms may also be required for review.

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I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.

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For more in-depth resource, please log on to our website at minaballicounty.com.

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Thank you for watching.

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I recommend you access our Billing Department handout library for the 2016 residential plan review checklist. This form is helpful in determining what type of building comments to expect during the plan review process. As the plan review process progresses, it is up to you to track and check the status of your billing permit. When plan review comments are generated, PDF file is created and uploaded into your building permit. To check your comments online, access the Asella Citizen Access Portal Program. In your permit, you'll find comments under the Permit Info tab.

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As a PDF document located under attachments, you may also come into our office and pick up your corrections and plans at our CDA counter.

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After you've corrected your plans, please provide a response letter with your recent little plans.

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Your response letters shall identify details, specifications, calculations, showing where changes have occurred on the plans.

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This letter is essential in getting your permanent expedited through the plan review process and stamp to prove.

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Plans that are approved digitally, please print one set of plans and calculations that bring

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them to our office so we can stamp them job set.

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Please make sure other separate impact fees are paid for prior to picking up your building

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permit.

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Common impact fees are school and fire and accortion permit fees if applicable.

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When copies of school and fire fee receipts are provided, a yellow inspection card will be

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generated and your stand plans will be issued.

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Congratulations, you ready to build.

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After your billing permit is issued, your permit will expire in six months, or when your

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if your project is above the 5,000-foot elevation.

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To keep your billing permit active, every pass inspection will extend your permit for an

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additional six months.

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Billing permits will expire in two years if construction is not completed.

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To schedule your inspections, see our billing department homepage.

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On the day of your inspection, you may contact our receptionist to find out when the inspector

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will arrive, generally within a tour or window.

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During the construction phase, building inspectors will conduct on-site inspections to verify

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that all work is performed according to plans.

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Any changes or revisions in the field must be reviewed and approved prior to the next inspection.

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It's important to have your plans and inspection card on-site.

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After the work has been inspected and approved, the building inspector will sign the permit

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card.

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If corrections are noted by the inspector, the inspector will leave the correction notice

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and request for another inspection.

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To assist with some correction items, like a foundation inspection or a roof for sheer inspection,

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the Billion Department handout library can guide you through your inspection list.

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A Nevada County Billion Department and its inspectors are credited in protecting and assisting the community

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during construction and development of your new home.

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It is their mission to ensure that your properties maintain and inspect it in a safe manner,

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by promoting quality and design and building standards into your new home.

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A final inspection of your new home is required prior to receive the certificate of occupancy

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and move in.

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If you have a septic system, please schedule an environmental health inspector to sign

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off your inspection card prior to your final inspection.

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When your building inspector verifies your project is complete, he will sign off the belief

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final and the certificate of occupancy section of your inspection card.

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This will allow you to move in.

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Congratulations.

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I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.

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For more in-depth resource, please log on to our website at minabaticcounting.com.

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Thank you for watching.

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The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited.

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And obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often.

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So if people have to park on the side of the highway, then the highway here is an active state highway.

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It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

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When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area,

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access is always key.

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And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment.

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So they have that ability of maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important financial cost for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

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The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

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So if you don't end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when you when you pay your fees with DMV.

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So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of

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foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

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And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to take

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time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.

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So patience is something you have to bring.

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Did you know?

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Although the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people, be fire safe while working

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or having fun outdoors. Learn how from Cal Fire at ReadyForWildfire.org.

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Mysticated human family in their natural habitat. Known to their species as the backyard.

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Are you think I should light it now?

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Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris. It's neutral, which can start a wildfire.

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Blimey, it is.

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It's not you. It's Smoky Bear.

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What a legend.

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Hey, it's Smoky.

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Sorry, it was too high.

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Right.

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Watch as he is to clean shores that there's no wind.

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And how he will move some of the debris

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to create a smaller, safer, burning pipe.

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Oh, you see.

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No, you can't make it bigger, baby.

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The bigger the better.

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Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.

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I appreciate it.

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First bump.

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He's done it again.

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Only you can prevent wildfires.

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Hi, I'm Chris Anthony with Cal Fire.

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Our beautiful state of California is blessed with abundant recreation opportunities.

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This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.

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But following years of severe drought in bark beetle infestation, our forests are suffering.

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And these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those recreating

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outdoors.

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I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family, and the unique natural

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resources of the state of California.

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Be aware of standing dead trees and avoid dense stands of dead trees.

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Take time to look up around you.

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Are the leaves or needles on the tree brown or missing?

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Do you see numerous dead branches?

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Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely?

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Or do you see signs of rot in the tree?

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Is the top of the tree dead?

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Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car under or near dead or dying trees.

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Millions of dead trees also significantly increase our risk of wildfire.

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95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity.

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When it comes to having an open campfire,

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be sure they're allowed at your location.

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And if required, get a permit.

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Permits are available online.

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While building a campfire, clear, flammable vegetation

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at least 10 feet from around the ring of the fire.

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Make sure that you always have a shovel and bucket of water nearby

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and never leave your campfire unattended.

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Before leaving your campfire, make sure that you extinguish it completely.

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Use the drown, stir, and feel method.

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Drown your campfire with water, stir it with a shovel, and finally, feel to make sure

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that there's no heat coming off of your fire.

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So remember, all it takes is one spark.

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Unattended or improperly extinguished campfires have started many large and damaging fires throughout

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the state of California.

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being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable and applying these

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simple safety precautions will help protect yourself, your family, and may

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make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire. For more

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01:13:44,510 --> 01:13:48,450
information please visit ReadyForWildfire.org.

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So one of the major threats that we face

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here in Nevada County is wildfire and so while you're down visiting the Uba River

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consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially a

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fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly-disposed of cigarette could create

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a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates value in about a city.

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So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have

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barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that

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01:14:27,820 --> 01:14:33,100
that could start a fire. So when you're down here pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while

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01:14:33,100 --> 01:14:37,500
you're down here, your cell phone may not work. We do have call boxes for you to call out.

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If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly

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away from it, and don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for an engine companies. If you see it,

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get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's going to be congested

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01:14:56,300 --> 01:14:57,620
to get the trailhead trying to get out.

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So how have a plan to get...

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Get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there is a fire in the river king. Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if the fire were to kick off? Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river king.

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In

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Nevada County, Defensible Space is a year-round effort from winter storm

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recovery to preparing for wildfire season resilience takes the United

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Community. Create defensible space around your home, property or business to

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01:15:42,510 --> 01:15:47,190
get first responders a chance to protect what matters most. We are all in this

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together.

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Learn more at ReadyNovadaCounty.org slash Defensible Space.

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The river

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particularly with the spawning dam issues is that the water is now is

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unregulated coming down the South-Ever River. So we can get fluctuations where

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you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high

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01:16:13,240 --> 01:16:17,600
and dry and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water and it all depends

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on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come

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into the lake spawning and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that

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change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher

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ground so that you're safe and your family is safe. So what you should do if you get caught in

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the river is to make sure that you stay calm, make your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest

866
01:16:40,740 --> 01:16:45,080
part is getting your feet downriver and if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

867
01:16:45,460 --> 01:16:51,440
Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

868
01:16:52,020 --> 01:16:56,880
yell for help and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm. But the biggest part is

869
01:16:56,880 --> 01:17:04,740
understand that what's important is being safe. The more water is in the river the more

870
01:17:04,740 --> 01:17:08,780
risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming. The harder it's

871
01:17:08,780 --> 01:17:13,380
going to be to move around the more easily you could get knocked over, slip and fall into

872
01:17:13,380 --> 01:17:16,960
the river and generally speaking the colder the water is going to be as well.

873
01:17:24,800 --> 01:17:25,700
What people should

874
01:17:25,700 --> 01:17:33,120
not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass

875
01:17:33,120 --> 01:17:38,300
containers. That glass container that you're carrying, it very easily shatter on

876
01:17:38,300 --> 01:17:41,860
the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you, but other people at the river.

877
01:17:42,260 --> 01:17:45,840
If you come to the river that's wonderful, enjoy it. It's an incredibly

878
01:17:45,840 --> 01:17:49,980
magical place, but take all over the trash that you brought with you. Everything

879
01:17:49,980 --> 01:17:54,200
that you brought, bring that back out with you. Odds are you're going to see some

880
01:17:54,200 --> 01:17:58,560
bottles or a pan or something like that. Take that with you and please, please, please

881
01:17:58,560 --> 01:18:04,380
pick up after your pets. In addition to kind of picking up trash because of

882
01:18:04,380 --> 01:18:08,500
aesthetic reasons, we're also really worried about trash, you know, the plastics

883
01:18:08,500 --> 01:18:11,660
and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment

884
01:18:11,660 --> 01:18:15,600
because if you don't it's just gonna end up in the river and it's bad for human

885
01:18:15,600 --> 01:18:17,800
health. It's bad for the health of the environment as well.

886
01:18:26,240 --> 01:18:27,260
The parking lots here at

887
01:18:27,260 --> 01:18:31,700
the Uber River are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of

888
01:18:31,700 --> 01:18:34,820
people here often so people have to park on the side of the highway and the

889
01:18:34,820 --> 01:18:38,860
highway here is an active state highway. It's a vital artery to people in three

890
01:18:38,860 --> 01:18:41,660
different counties. When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of

891
01:18:41,660 --> 01:18:45,420
emergencies in this area, access is always key. And it's always very difficult to

892
01:18:45,420 --> 01:18:48,360
get in these areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment. So to have that

893
01:18:48,360 --> 01:18:52,400
ability and maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very

894
01:18:52,400 --> 01:18:56,140
important. Financial cost for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially

895
01:18:56,140 --> 01:19:00,200
for these areas. The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking

896
01:19:00,200 --> 01:19:04,440
zones in this area, so it is very expensive. And it goes basically on your vehicle

897
01:19:04,440 --> 01:19:08,060
registration so if you don't end up paying that parking citation it's going to end up

898
01:19:08,060 --> 01:19:14,600
on you later on when you when you pay your fees at DMV. So on the weekends expect long lines

899
01:19:14,600 --> 01:19:21,300
not a lot of parking a lot of people a lot of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when

900
01:19:21,300 --> 01:19:26,660
you're driving down towards the river and I think the biggest thing is just to be patience to understand

901
01:19:26,660 --> 01:19:33,980
that it's going to take time to actually park safely walk down to the river and enjoy so patience is

902
01:19:34,440 --> 01:19:35,680
Something you have to break.

903
01:19:51,830 --> 01:19:58,410
Observe the domesticated human family in their natural habitat known to their species as the backyard.

904
01:19:58,710 --> 01:19:59,650
Do you think I should light it now?

905
01:20:01,920 --> 01:20:07,700
So dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris, that's too tall, which can start a wildfire.

906
01:20:12,770 --> 01:20:21,150
I'm ideas. It's smoky, it's smoky bad. What a legend. Hey, it's smoky. Sorry, it's too high. Great.

907
01:20:21,430 --> 01:20:26,370
Watch as he is too clean shores, that there's no wind, and how he removes some of the debris,

908
01:20:26,370 --> 01:20:29,230
to create a smaller, safer, button-point.

909
01:20:29,330 --> 01:20:29,890
Oh, me?

910
01:20:30,430 --> 01:20:32,170
No, you can't make it bigger, baby.

911
01:20:32,230 --> 01:20:32,910
The bigger the better.

912
01:20:33,110 --> 01:20:35,890
Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.

913
01:20:36,330 --> 01:20:37,230
I appreciate it.

914
01:20:37,470 --> 01:20:37,870
First bump.

915
01:20:40,730 --> 01:20:41,710
What should you do?

916
01:20:42,730 --> 01:20:43,970
Smokey's done it again.

917
01:20:44,750 --> 01:20:45,270
I smokey.

918
01:20:46,730 --> 01:20:49,610
Only you can prevent wildfires.

919
01:20:54,760 --> 01:20:56,120
The river gives us a challenge.

920
01:20:56,740 --> 01:20:59,680
This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,

921
01:20:59,680 --> 01:21:03,020
is that the water is now is unregulated coming down the South-Uber River.

922
01:21:03,800 --> 01:21:08,460
So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning,

923
01:21:08,920 --> 01:21:10,540
standing on a rock high and dry.

924
01:21:10,900 --> 01:21:13,140
And then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water.

925
01:21:13,700 --> 01:21:16,760
And it all depends on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow,

926
01:21:17,420 --> 01:21:20,000
that's going to come into the lake and that's going to spill over the dam.

927
01:21:20,520 --> 01:21:24,120
Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening

928
01:21:24,120 --> 01:21:28,340
to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.

929
01:21:28,340 --> 01:21:32,900
So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay

930
01:21:32,900 --> 01:21:38,240
calm, make your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest part is getting

931
01:21:38,240 --> 01:21:41,920
your feet downriver and if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

932
01:21:42,320 --> 01:21:47,420
Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches

933
01:21:47,420 --> 01:21:51,560
hanging over, yell for help, and stay calm. That's the number one thing to

934
01:21:51,560 --> 01:22:04,840
But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe, the more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming.

935
01:22:05,080 --> 01:22:13,820
The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking the colder the water is going to be as well.

936
01:22:13,820 --> 01:22:14,840
So

937
01:22:21,430 --> 01:22:25,710
one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire, and so while you're

938
01:22:25,710 --> 01:22:31,350
down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially,

939
01:22:31,930 --> 01:22:38,450
a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a

940
01:22:38,450 --> 01:22:43,710
fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and it's a grass-valued Nevada city. So this summer

941
01:22:43,710 --> 01:22:48,350
we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or camp

942
01:22:48,350 --> 01:22:53,510
be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.

943
01:22:54,030 --> 01:22:56,710
So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

944
01:22:57,350 --> 01:22:59,570
Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

945
01:23:00,110 --> 01:23:03,210
We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.

946
01:23:03,910 --> 01:23:09,610
Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.

947
01:23:10,150 --> 01:23:14,650
And don't wait for us to fly over. Don't wait for an engine company's.

948
01:23:14,650 --> 01:23:19,090
If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it,

949
01:23:19,090 --> 01:23:22,370
because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

950
01:23:22,970 --> 01:23:26,270
So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely

951
01:23:26,270 --> 01:23:30,290
and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days

952
01:23:30,290 --> 01:23:31,570
if there's a fire in the river can.

953
01:23:31,970 --> 01:23:33,830
Think about things like evacuation.

954
01:23:34,470 --> 01:23:36,430
How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

955
01:23:36,850 --> 01:23:39,970
Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather and topography,

956
01:23:40,350 --> 01:23:44,270
it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river can.

957
01:25:23,150 --> 01:25:38,910
Whether you live in our Oak Woodlands, or Alpine Forest, if you're a resident of Nevada County, then wildfire is on your mind, from community planning to defensible space, and green waste collection.

958
01:25:45,970 --> 01:25:59,370
We are all in this together. Learn more about wildfire preparedness at readynavadacounty.org. So as a UC Cooperative Extension Forest and Fire Advisor, my goal is to extend the best available research

959
01:25:59,370 --> 01:26:03,870
to the people who are helping people prepare here in our region.

960
01:26:04,650 --> 01:26:09,490
And so I often work with the agencies and partners throughout town

961
01:26:09,490 --> 01:26:12,530
to help make sure that they're aware of the latest research

962
01:26:12,530 --> 01:26:15,690
that people have published and that they can incorporate that

963
01:26:15,690 --> 01:26:17,090
into their planning and preparedness.

964
01:26:18,070 --> 01:26:20,730
I know that when we think about fire in California

965
01:26:20,730 --> 01:26:22,170
it can be really overwhelming.

966
01:26:22,330 --> 01:26:24,910
You can think, what can I do? I'm just one person.

967
01:26:25,570 --> 01:26:28,190
But what I can say is you can start at your own home

968
01:26:28,190 --> 01:26:32,270
where you live with your family, and I tell people there's a lot of things you can do,

969
01:26:32,770 --> 01:26:34,510
but there's still going to be a chance that your home burns.

970
01:26:35,050 --> 01:26:39,330
You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning, but it will never be completely safe,

971
01:26:39,450 --> 01:26:43,270
because we live in California. Fire is here before us and it'll be here after us as well.

972
01:26:43,810 --> 01:26:49,010
You can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire, you know how to get out and you know how

973
01:26:49,010 --> 01:26:54,010
to protect your family. The next step would be to preparing your home and the lands around it,

974
01:26:54,010 --> 01:26:56,070
and making sure that your home is fire-resistant.

975
01:26:57,050 --> 01:26:59,270
Then working on the defensible space surrounding that.

976
01:26:59,430 --> 01:27:01,950
And once you kind of have your own personal things tackled,

977
01:27:02,030 --> 01:27:04,210
you can really start to engage in the broader community.

978
01:27:04,330 --> 01:27:06,530
And you can think about how can I work with my neighborhood

979
01:27:06,530 --> 01:27:09,370
so all of these people can achieve the same goals that I have.

980
01:27:09,510 --> 01:27:10,850
And together, it will be stronger.

981
01:27:11,290 --> 01:27:13,670
In California, we've been hearing about defensible space

982
01:27:13,670 --> 01:27:16,270
for quite a long time because we have a public resource code

983
01:27:16,270 --> 01:27:18,290
about it. California 42-91.

984
01:27:19,810 --> 01:27:23,630
And when I think about 42-91, I know that it was written,

985
01:27:23,630 --> 01:27:28,210
many years ago and since then we've had many unfortunate fires and we've increased our knowledge

986
01:27:28,210 --> 01:27:33,710
about what actually improves home survival and there's this new zone around a home within five

987
01:27:33,710 --> 01:27:38,210
feet of a home actually where University of California, the National Fire Protection Association,

988
01:27:38,510 --> 01:27:43,310
Firewise USA and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety are all recommending to have

989
01:27:43,310 --> 01:27:49,940
no combustible materials within five feet of a home or low combustibility and I know people will say

990
01:27:49,940 --> 01:27:51,340
But Kate, I love my plants.

991
01:27:53,060 --> 01:27:54,760
And I have to tell them, I love plants, too.

992
01:27:55,000 --> 01:27:55,900
I was a botanist.

993
01:27:57,460 --> 01:28:01,680
But I have to think about where I can put the plants that I love so that my home is safe

994
01:28:01,680 --> 01:28:03,120
and so that they're all so safe.

995
01:28:03,580 --> 01:28:08,480
And so the message we're trying to tell people now is that from zero to five feet of a house,

996
01:28:09,040 --> 01:28:13,480
you have no combustible objects, or maybe low combustibility if you're really good at maintenance.

997
01:28:14,000 --> 01:28:14,340
I'm not.

998
01:28:14,620 --> 01:28:15,320
But maybe you are.

999
01:28:15,320 --> 01:28:21,860
So you could have a well irrigated lawn that you mow regularly, or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch.

1000
01:28:22,400 --> 01:28:27,160
And then out from there, from five feet to 30 feet, it's the lean, clean, and green zone.

1001
01:28:27,720 --> 01:28:34,000
And in that area, you'll have beautiful plants, but they're going to be spaced really wide apart

1002
01:28:34,000 --> 01:28:37,300
so that there's no continuous fuel leading towards your home.

1003
01:28:37,800 --> 01:28:39,820
and you'll have beautiful, hard-scaping.

1004
01:28:40,220 --> 01:28:42,940
I've seen flagstones and decomposed granite

1005
01:28:42,940 --> 01:28:46,160
and tile work that you can use

1006
01:28:46,160 --> 01:28:47,820
to kind of break up all of those fuels

1007
01:28:47,820 --> 01:28:48,680
that are near your home.

1008
01:28:48,780 --> 01:28:50,680
And then from 30 feet to 100 feet out,

1009
01:28:50,800 --> 01:28:51,740
you'll have reduced fuel.

1010
01:28:52,260 --> 01:28:54,200
So around my home, that means we have

1011
01:28:54,200 --> 01:28:56,700
large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees.

1012
01:28:57,380 --> 01:29:00,500
But we've reduced the understory cover some

1013
01:29:01,200 --> 01:29:04,400
and we've really opened up the forest canopy in that area.

1014
01:29:04,400 --> 01:29:12,040
So, California Public Resource Code 4291, they have two zones, zero to 30 feet, which

1015
01:29:12,040 --> 01:29:15,460
is lean, clean, and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel.

1016
01:29:15,880 --> 01:29:20,340
We know many homes burn because of embers, because of embers getting into addicts, but

1017
01:29:20,340 --> 01:29:27,160
also because of embers that land at the base of a house, and your mulch, and your woody

1018
01:29:27,160 --> 01:29:32,180
plants that are not well maintained, and your lawn that wasn't mowed that week, and when

1019
01:29:32,180 --> 01:29:35,820
And then at Emberlands, really close to your house, maybe within zero to five feet and

1020
01:29:35,820 --> 01:29:41,080
you get a small fire, that small fire can grow and it can catch your house on fire.

1021
01:29:41,300 --> 01:29:46,800
And so the latest research and the latest recommendations at the national level and also

1022
01:29:46,800 --> 01:29:51,960
for the University of California is really focused on this new zero to five foot, no combustible

1023
01:29:51,960 --> 01:29:53,340
to low combustible zone.

1024
01:29:53,800 --> 01:29:57,300
So sometimes people think what's a sensible space, more is better.

1025
01:29:57,300 --> 01:29:59,660
But what I can say is that

1026
01:30:00,000 --> 01:30:29,940
More isn't always better. If I eat too much chocolate cake, I'm probably going to feel ill. And so, when I think about defensible space and your home, I know that we really need to have the most intensity right around the home itself. You want your home to be fire resistant. You want to have low to no combustibility within five feet from five to 30 feet, have a lean, clean and green zone, and then from 30 to 100 feet, you have reduced fuels. And nowhere in there, except within five feet of a house, am I talking about bare minimum

1027
01:30:29,940 --> 01:30:38,200
mineral soil or rocks. Beyond that, you can enjoy the greenery of nature and flowers and

1028
01:30:38,200 --> 01:30:42,720
trees, but you just want to be very careful about their spacing. I've heard some people

1029
01:30:42,720 --> 01:30:49,140
say, I'm really afraid of fire. I'm going to have 500 feet of bare mineral soil. And I

1030
01:30:49,140 --> 01:30:53,620
get worried because I think that's a lot of work. But I also know that doesn't necessarily

1031
01:30:53,620 --> 01:30:58,220
protect them from fire. It protects them from one aspect of a fire, protects them from

1032
01:30:58,220 --> 01:31:00,640
from a flame front, moving past their house,

1033
01:31:00,780 --> 01:31:02,160
but it doesn't protect them from the embers,

1034
01:31:02,340 --> 01:31:03,740
it could still catch that house on fire.

1035
01:31:04,100 --> 01:31:08,200
I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet

1036
01:31:08,200 --> 01:31:10,640
of defensible space, that sometimes that actually

1037
01:31:10,640 --> 01:31:13,420
might negatively impact our natural resources,

1038
01:31:13,840 --> 01:31:16,760
we need to be careful about how we manage our defensible space.

1039
01:31:17,260 --> 01:31:19,740
Sometimes we live in these beautiful mix conifer forests

1040
01:31:19,740 --> 01:31:21,240
like around here in Nevada City,

1041
01:31:22,240 --> 01:31:24,260
and reducing the fuels in those forests

1042
01:31:24,260 --> 01:31:25,720
actually could be a type of restoration

1043
01:31:25,720 --> 01:31:26,760
that could be good for them.

1044
01:31:27,440 --> 01:31:32,960
But at other times, if you live maybe in a chaperale area, reducing those fuels for more

1045
01:31:32,960 --> 01:31:35,980
than 100 feet could actually be detrimental to that plant community.

1046
01:31:36,460 --> 01:31:40,320
And so we just need to be really mindful of how we use the fenceable space and knowing

1047
01:31:40,320 --> 01:31:45,280
that we only really need about 100 feet for a home unless you live on a very steep slope

1048
01:31:45,280 --> 01:31:48,840
or if there's very dense vegetation you might want to extend it to a 200 feet.

1049
01:31:49,140 --> 01:31:53,580
So I always like to think that everyone is an expert in fire physics, it's not just people

1050
01:31:53,580 --> 01:31:58,280
like myself who have their doctorates in it because we've all roasted marshmallows around a campfire,

1051
01:31:58,660 --> 01:32:02,860
so we all know how fire works. We know that if you take your marshmallow and you stick it

1052
01:32:02,860 --> 01:32:09,980
directly into the center of that campfire, it's going to catch fire. And that's how homes can get

1053
01:32:09,980 --> 01:32:14,060
caught on fire as well, kind of that direct flame contact. But when I think about what makes the

1054
01:32:14,060 --> 01:32:18,540
fire resistant home, they often have, I think about maybe the top five things that you can do. You can

1055
01:32:18,540 --> 01:32:23,120
have a roof that's resistant to fire, a deck that's resistant to fire, you can have

1056
01:32:23,120 --> 01:32:28,660
defensible space, and you can work on your siding in your windows, but so when I think

1057
01:32:28,660 --> 01:32:34,400
about a roof, you want to make sure that your roof is resistant to fire, and that's having

1058
01:32:34,400 --> 01:32:40,700
a class A roof, and that could be a single roof, it can be a metal roof or a tile roof, and

1059
01:32:40,700 --> 01:32:46,340
a lot of times people, I hear people say, I have a metal roof, I'm okay from fire, and we

1060
01:32:46,340 --> 01:32:49,500
You have to be really careful with those assumptions because when I think about a fire resistant

1061
01:32:49,500 --> 01:32:53,900
home, it's always about the design, the materials, and the maintenance.

1062
01:32:54,900 --> 01:32:58,520
So metal and tile roofs, they often have these gaps on the edges.

1063
01:32:59,300 --> 01:33:03,320
These little gaps, you need to plug up with some sort of filler which I'm certain the building

1064
01:33:03,320 --> 01:33:05,640
department can tell you what to use, and I can't.

1065
01:33:06,300 --> 01:33:10,540
But what I can say is that little critters love to make nests there, whether they're a

1066
01:33:10,540 --> 01:33:14,660
wasp or a bird or a small mammal, like a mouse.

1067
01:33:14,660 --> 01:33:23,460
It's the perfect size for a nest, which is unfortunate because then you have all these grasses and needles and leaves right on your wooden roof deck

1068
01:33:24,380 --> 01:33:29,080
underneath the concrete or underneath the concrete or the tile or the metal

1069
01:33:29,080 --> 01:33:31,740
And that actually is what often catches those types of roofs on fire

1070
01:33:31,740 --> 01:33:36,160
One of the other things every home needs is to make sure that they have attic and

1071
01:33:36,160 --> 01:33:43,540
Basement vents that can reduce the number of embers that come into that house and that is currently regulated in the California building

1072
01:33:43,540 --> 01:33:49,480
coding code, chapter 7a. But if you have an older home like myself, then it didn't apply

1073
01:33:49,480 --> 01:33:53,520
when it was built because that's a newer building code. And so I've gone back into my

1074
01:33:53,520 --> 01:33:58,240
house when we first moved in. We couldn't afford fancy new vents. And so we went to the

1075
01:33:58,240 --> 01:34:04,160
hardware store and bought one eighth inch screen. And we stapled that over all of our

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01:34:04,160 --> 01:34:08,500
vents and their attic and our basement. Once we kind of settled through the moving into

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01:34:08,500 --> 01:34:13,820
a new place. We were able to afford new vents and so we went to the California Building

1078
01:34:13,820 --> 01:34:18,840
Code website and we looked to see you know what were the main companies they recommended

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01:34:18,840 --> 01:34:25,780
in the style events. We decided on a event that had an exterior baffling and then a one

1080
01:34:25,780 --> 01:34:30,980
eighth inch screen that had into mess and paint. So I thought a lot of things. Let me try

1081
01:34:30,980 --> 01:34:36,200
to break that down just a little bit. So the reason we have attic vents is because they

1082
01:34:36,200 --> 01:34:40,680
help your attic air circulates so that your home doesn't rot from the inside out.

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01:34:41,440 --> 01:34:44,080
But in a fire they actually serve two main purposes, these vents.

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01:34:44,800 --> 01:34:48,480
The vents all vents in your house can allow embers to go into your house.

1085
01:34:50,820 --> 01:34:56,700
And then if your home is close enough to another structure or maybe some plants that catch

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01:34:56,700 --> 01:34:59,800
fire, then those vents can also be a way that you can have

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01:35:00,000 --> 01:35:28,040
Direct flame going into your house. And so, when I thought about what type event I really wanted on my house, I wanted a event that reduced the amount of embers it could go in. That's why we have the exterior baffling because as the air moves up and down and up and down to get through the vent, those metal slats actually helps snuff out those embers. And then we have the one eighth inch screen because again that helps reduce the amount of embers that are going into the attic. And then that screen has an intimescent paint.

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01:35:28,740 --> 01:35:33,880
And what intimate paint is, it has a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed

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01:35:33,880 --> 01:35:34,320
to heat.

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01:35:35,420 --> 01:35:40,520
So if something nearby is on fire, then that intimate paint will swell shut, and not

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01:35:40,520 --> 01:35:43,720
allow anything else into the attic or crawl space.

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01:35:44,800 --> 01:35:48,140
And I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need vents that can do all of those

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01:35:48,140 --> 01:35:49,880
things, not one or the other.

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01:35:50,140 --> 01:35:55,160
The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cutouts that you can put

1095
01:35:55,160 --> 01:35:57,580
but over the exterior of your events before you evacuate

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01:35:57,580 --> 01:35:58,180
if you have time.

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01:35:59,080 --> 01:36:01,060
I know a lot of our evacuations in California

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01:36:01,060 --> 01:36:02,720
are unfortunately becoming much shorter

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01:36:02,720 --> 01:36:04,540
and shorter time frames before we have to leave.

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01:36:04,740 --> 01:36:07,140
And so you have to be ready to leave without any of that.

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01:36:07,740 --> 01:36:09,820
But if you have the time, it could be nice to put on.

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01:36:10,420 --> 01:36:12,880
One question I'm often asked is, Kate,

1103
01:36:13,100 --> 01:36:15,380
I really want vents, but I'm not sure if I can afford them.

1104
01:36:16,160 --> 01:36:17,540
Especially if you're on a fixed income.

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01:36:18,720 --> 01:36:21,320
But we have a resource that USDA role development,

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01:36:21,960 --> 01:36:24,440
loan service actually will give loans out

1107
01:36:24,440 --> 01:36:29,140
for home improvements and home renovations that include making your home resistant to

1108
01:36:29,140 --> 01:36:29,440
fire.

1109
01:36:30,580 --> 01:36:35,660
And so that can be one way, so these types of renovations, like vents, closing in, your

1110
01:36:35,660 --> 01:36:40,560
soft fits, updating your deck can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed

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01:36:40,560 --> 01:36:40,840
income.

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01:36:41,660 --> 01:36:46,080
The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist and you can

1113
01:36:46,080 --> 01:36:46,520
Google that.

1114
01:36:46,620 --> 01:36:50,680
The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist and it can go

1115
01:36:50,680 --> 01:36:55,840
through and it tells you every event to look at, every window, every place where you should

1116
01:36:55,840 --> 01:37:01,300
have put cocking in or you need to put cocking in and it can help walk you through that list

1117
01:37:01,300 --> 01:37:02,240
of items to do.

1118
01:37:03,120 --> 01:37:04,460
And it's an extensive list.

1119
01:37:05,140 --> 01:37:10,840
There are these top five areas that you really need to work on as a resident of FireZone.

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01:37:11,760 --> 01:37:16,880
At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all should be working on still.

1121
01:37:17,860 --> 01:37:22,080
because fire is kind of like water is probably going to find a way in so we need

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01:37:22,080 --> 01:37:27,380
to be very careful and have it well maintained homes. The roots of Nevada

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01:37:27,380 --> 01:37:31,820
counties assisted outpatient treatment programs stem from a tragic shooting

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01:37:31,820 --> 01:37:37,320
that occurred in the county in 2001. An individual with an untreated mental illness

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01:37:37,320 --> 01:37:43,620
entered the county mental health clinic and shot and killed two individuals

1126
01:37:43,620 --> 01:37:51,580
then proceeded to go to a business in Grass Valley, shot and killed another individual. Several people were wounded.

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01:37:52,620 --> 01:38:13,260
One of the individuals that was killed was Laura Wilcox. Laura's parents took it upon themselves to advocate and work with state legislators to enact what was known as Laura's law.

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01:38:13,260 --> 01:38:14,940
in the state of California.

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01:38:15,240 --> 01:38:17,320
Laura's Law became part of California's

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01:38:17,320 --> 01:38:19,000
well-fair and institutions code,

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01:38:19,380 --> 01:38:21,240
replicating what was done in dozens of

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01:38:21,240 --> 01:38:21,960
other states.

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01:38:22,320 --> 01:38:23,380
Several years later,

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01:38:23,640 --> 01:38:25,160
California's Mental Health Services

1135
01:38:25,160 --> 01:38:27,080
Act provided a potential funding

1136
01:38:27,080 --> 01:38:29,520
source for Nevada County to implement

1137
01:38:29,520 --> 01:38:31,100
assisted outpatient treatment.

1138
01:38:31,400 --> 01:38:33,260
So in May 2008,

1139
01:38:34,460 --> 01:38:37,020
after about a year and a half of

1140
01:38:37,020 --> 01:38:38,080
planning efforts,

1141
01:38:39,060 --> 01:38:40,440
Nevada County became the first

1142
01:38:40,440 --> 01:38:48,240
County in California and so far to this day the only county that has fully implemented

1143
01:38:48,240 --> 01:38:53,180
assisted outpatient treatment. The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap

1144
01:38:53,180 --> 01:38:58,420
for dangerous people in need of mental health services who may not be on probation are not

1145
01:38:58,420 --> 01:39:04,100
gravely disabled or don't meet the criteria for emergency involuntary hospitalization.

1146
01:39:04,100 --> 01:39:11,440
Assisted outpatient treatment allows a judge to order those individuals to receive outpatient

1147
01:39:11,440 --> 01:39:12,860
treatment in their community.

1148
01:39:13,140 --> 01:39:14,120
They can still live at home.

1149
01:39:14,400 --> 01:39:15,160
They can still work.

1150
01:39:15,420 --> 01:39:19,100
They can still go to school, but they are ordered into treatment.

1151
01:39:19,540 --> 01:39:22,160
The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.

1152
01:39:22,440 --> 01:39:25,320
The collaborative courts are amazing.

1153
01:39:26,260 --> 01:39:33,680
It is a conversation with the judge and the attorneys and the treatment team and the individual.

1154
01:39:33,680 --> 01:39:43,240
And the personal contact of having a collaborative team avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for the benefits to proceed.

1155
01:39:43,720 --> 01:39:59,380
And so when you watch the judge interact with the candidate, the client, you see how there is the ability to really address some of the treatment issues with the client.

1156
01:40:00,000 --> 01:40:08,740
I would have processes that have a much greater impact and are much more effective. It's serious in that the judge attempts to hold

1157
01:40:09,400 --> 01:40:29,280
personal accountable for that treatment plan that they agreed to and also hold the provider accountable for saying what they're going to do to assist this person with some of the things that they feel are obstacles for them and their lives. So, so we are having a conversation.

1158
01:40:29,280 --> 01:40:40,620
And it is a very supportive recovery oriented environment that is the kicks place right in the court.

1159
01:40:40,980 --> 01:40:46,880
Of 25 people referred to the program, only five have the face court orders to undergo treatment

1160
01:40:46,880 --> 01:40:48,960
and the rest volunteer to be treated.

1161
01:40:49,440 --> 01:40:54,980
And data show that the program has saved more than a half million dollars over two and a half years.

1162
01:40:54,980 --> 01:40:59,500
The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community.

1163
01:41:00,160 --> 01:41:05,240
We have those 25 people are spending less time in jail.

1164
01:41:05,740 --> 01:41:11,860
That means less time for judges, less time for probation officers, less arrests that

1165
01:41:11,860 --> 01:41:14,560
the sheriff's and local police departments have to do.

1166
01:41:15,140 --> 01:41:20,320
So it frees up law enforcement to pay attention to other areas.

1167
01:41:20,320 --> 01:41:29,640
Many of these individuals are now living independently rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.

1168
01:41:30,820 --> 01:41:39,760
Many of these individuals are either full-time employed or part-time employed compared to no employment before they entered the treatment.

1169
01:41:40,120 --> 01:41:49,860
I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being somewhere in the community out of treatment.

1170
01:42:02,990 --> 01:42:07,890
Schneider and I'm a river scientist and river skills teacher and I also love to play

1171
01:42:07,890 --> 01:42:08,230
at the river.

1172
01:42:08,930 --> 01:42:13,670
12 years ago, I started doing some camps that teach people what we call river literacy,

1173
01:42:14,190 --> 01:42:18,770
how you can read the water so you can understand where it's awesome places to play, what the

1174
01:42:18,770 --> 01:42:23,310
river is doing, but also you can find the really safe spots and you can basically read the

1175
01:42:23,310 --> 01:42:23,550
water.

1176
01:42:24,450 --> 01:42:30,450
So I'd love to give for you all the main gist of what we cover in those camps, the areas

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01:42:30,450 --> 01:42:36,130
that we'll cover here right now are to look, grip, and protect.

1178
01:42:37,490 --> 01:42:41,850
The first concept of book, we are so blessed here at the Uba,

1179
01:42:42,030 --> 01:42:43,310
we have this incredible water.

1180
01:42:43,430 --> 01:42:45,350
You can see the bottom, you can see all around you.

1181
01:42:45,630 --> 01:42:48,150
Incredible visibility, wonderful with a mask and snortful.

1182
01:42:48,570 --> 01:42:52,170
But it's super important when you're playing that you're actually looking for other things too.

1183
01:42:52,510 --> 01:42:55,870
Wherever you are, whatever you're going to do, we all have different choices

1184
01:42:55,870 --> 01:42:58,850
what we do at the river, it's super important you scout first.

1185
01:42:58,850 --> 01:43:02,950
So, if you're tempted, if you're one of those people who likes to jump off rocks, you

1186
01:43:02,950 --> 01:43:06,650
should be in the water ahead of time with a mask and looking very carefully for any

1187
01:43:06,650 --> 01:43:07,330
obstructions.

1188
01:43:07,710 --> 01:43:12,310
If you're like me, who loves to go into large folders in these beautiful, beautiful large

1189
01:43:12,310 --> 01:43:16,710
openings underneath full of fish, then you also want to always look and make sure that it's

1190
01:43:16,710 --> 01:43:17,510
totally clear.

1191
01:43:18,230 --> 01:43:21,270
We get really, this river's very dynamic, it changes a lot.

1192
01:43:21,470 --> 01:43:26,510
And last year we had very high flows on the river that move large rocks and other obstructions

1193
01:43:26,510 --> 01:43:28,630
that connects the bean and our favorite play spots.

1194
01:43:29,210 --> 01:43:31,430
So the best way to look and make sure you can be safe

1195
01:43:31,430 --> 01:43:34,590
in those spots is looking from downstream up first.

1196
01:43:34,910 --> 01:43:36,690
That way the current can't fool you into anything

1197
01:43:36,690 --> 01:43:39,370
and you can make sure everything's in the clear.

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01:43:41,450 --> 01:43:42,850
Point number two, grip.

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01:43:43,570 --> 01:43:46,170
We're, again, beautiful granite rocks here.

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01:43:46,310 --> 01:43:47,990
We love to lay on there so soft,

1201
01:43:48,130 --> 01:43:49,930
they're so nurturing, they're really wonderful.

1202
01:43:50,270 --> 01:43:50,690
Guess what?

1203
01:43:50,930 --> 01:43:51,910
They're all, of course, slippery.

1204
01:43:52,470 --> 01:43:53,930
So when hopping from rock to rock,

1205
01:43:53,930 --> 01:43:58,110
It can be quite easy to slip and lose your footing and you might come into a place that

1206
01:43:58,110 --> 01:44:00,950
actually has a very large hazard or just simply grit yourself.

1207
01:44:01,830 --> 01:44:05,890
It's also when we're following a buddy, they've gone before us and the rockets wet.

1208
01:44:06,490 --> 01:44:08,470
So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did.

1209
01:44:09,530 --> 01:44:13,830
It's super important, as you're at the river, if you can move along, use three points of

1210
01:44:13,830 --> 01:44:14,310
contact.

1211
01:44:14,550 --> 01:44:18,230
Move yourself along as quickly as you need, but it's incredible how much it serves us

1212
01:44:18,230 --> 01:44:23,570
for our stability every year, every year someone falls and gets seriously either injured

1213
01:44:23,570 --> 01:44:30,670
for dives simply from slipping on rocks and a third concept for attack. So our bodies,

1214
01:44:30,870 --> 01:44:34,610
they're bizarrely shaped and we look at all these things coming out. They're just set to get

1215
01:44:34,610 --> 01:44:39,430
snagged into things and some of the places we're playing or some of the places we might find ourselves

1216
01:44:39,430 --> 01:44:44,490
have some rocks that have really small openings and we can easily get what's called in trapped.

1217
01:44:45,870 --> 01:44:51,390
Even at low flows it's very easy to get trapped. It's just it's really quite bizarre. So what's

1218
01:44:51,390 --> 01:44:55,730
important for us if you find yourself in a situation where you have large moving

1219
01:44:55,730 --> 01:44:58,290
water or rocks underneath where that can have

1220
01:44:58,290 --> 01:44:59,650
and trapments, you can't see them.

1221
01:45:00,000 --> 01:45:29,720
It's super important you protect yourself. And what I mean by that is if you end up either accidentally or intentionally in one of those spots, fall up, get those limbs in. Don't be shoving those into a rock. Another very important part of protection is protect each other. Some people are pushing themselves to keep up with others and doing things that they're not quite in their body. Some people you might see are just doing things that are just playing silly that can harm themselves or harm others. Super important, you carry forward to protect each other well with the river.

1222
01:45:30,820 --> 01:45:35,040
So great, thank you all so much for watching this video and loving and caring for the

1223
01:45:35,040 --> 01:45:35,320
UBA.

1224
01:45:35,820 --> 01:45:39,420
And just remember these concepts next time you go down to the river, just remember to

1225
01:45:39,420 --> 01:45:42,340
look, rip and protect, and enjoy yourself.

1226
01:45:42,460 --> 01:45:44,320
Have a great time at the river, and be safe.

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01:46:43,650 --> 01:46:49,390
Trucky Healthy Babies is an evidence-based home-visiting program model.

1228
01:46:49,730 --> 01:46:58,070
A home visitor forms a really healthy, long-lasting relationship with the family and teach parents

1229
01:46:58,070 --> 01:47:03,090
how to understand their baby at every single stage of development.

1230
01:47:05,810 --> 01:47:10,770
I just struggled a lot being a first-time mom and Joette was just really there

1231
01:47:10,770 --> 01:47:16,030
and support. The support is it's it's wonderful and in feeling like you're

1232
01:47:16,030 --> 01:47:19,950
actually a part of a community and that you're not alone. While holding a small toy

1233
01:47:19,950 --> 01:47:27,590
in each hand does he clap the toys together? When my home visitor comes to visit it's

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01:47:27,590 --> 01:47:31,650
It's fun, we have fun, we enjoy each other, and so does Chase.

1235
01:47:32,210 --> 01:47:33,010
Chase, look at this.

1236
01:47:35,210 --> 01:47:40,230
I've benefited by having someone else to talk to, you know, just someone that's caring

1237
01:47:40,230 --> 01:47:46,030
about what's going on in my life, as well as, you know, the development of my child.

1238
01:47:46,210 --> 01:47:49,610
Where do I go in the community for diapers if I need them last minute?

1239
01:47:49,850 --> 01:47:52,150
Where can I go to get some food if my family's struggling?

1240
01:47:52,590 --> 01:47:57,190
These things I had no idea about, I'd know where to go, knowing that there's someone

1241
01:47:57,190 --> 01:47:59,910
One there that you can reach out to is amazing.

1242
01:48:01,270 --> 01:48:07,490
When I talk with my colleagues in other areas of the state, one of the things that I am

1243
01:48:07,490 --> 01:48:12,390
reminded again and again about, that is unique about Nevada County is the extent to which

1244
01:48:12,390 --> 01:48:14,650
we are connected with one another.

1245
01:48:14,770 --> 01:48:22,130
We have multiple nonprofit agencies and government agencies, and we all know one another, and we

1246
01:48:22,130 --> 01:48:28,450
work together. And so, um, foothill and tricky, healthy babies, I know that if I'm looking

1247
01:48:28,450 --> 01:48:33,730
for a resource, that those home visitors know all the resources that are out there, and

1248
01:48:33,730 --> 01:48:37,630
I can pick up the phone and call them and say, hey, I just got a call from a family, and

1249
01:48:37,630 --> 01:48:42,630
they're looking for XYZ. And, uh, chances are those home visitors will be able to tell

1250
01:48:42,630 --> 01:48:48,910
me what that is. I've been doing this for 35 years. So one trend, uh, that everybody

1251
01:48:48,910 --> 01:48:53,490
My age has notices when we were practicing, we were dealing a lot with medical issues.

1252
01:48:53,950 --> 01:49:01,570
We now are dealing with many more mental health issues, particularly with the stresses

1253
01:49:01,570 --> 01:49:05,310
on family, in adolescents, depression, anxiety.

1254
01:49:05,870 --> 01:49:11,270
I've been reading a lot of research lately that says the number one factor in resilience

1255
01:49:11,270 --> 01:49:18,890
for kids in building resilience is having a warm, positive relationship with a caring

1256
01:49:18,890 --> 01:49:23,950
adult in their life. Usually that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of

1257
01:49:23,950 --> 01:49:29,550
home visiting is that parents who may not have had that have an opportunity to

1258
01:49:29,550 --> 01:49:33,630
build that kind of relationship with their home visitor and then have the

1259
01:49:33,630 --> 01:49:37,750
ability to build that kind of relationship with their child which will carry

1260
01:49:37,750 --> 01:49:41,650
forward through the generations and I really think that if you want to change

1261
01:49:41,650 --> 01:49:46,690
the world the way to do it is to provide that kind of intensive home visiting to

1262
01:49:46,690 --> 01:49:48,590
support to parents who need it.

1263
01:50:00,270 --> 01:50:29,990
What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying, it very easily shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you, but other people at the river. If you come to the river that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place, but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought, bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some bottles,

1264
01:50:29,990 --> 01:50:32,730
or a pan or something like that, take that with you,

1265
01:50:33,110 --> 01:50:35,530
and please, please, please, pick up after your pets.

1266
01:50:36,490 --> 01:50:39,330
In addition to kind of picking up trash

1267
01:50:39,330 --> 01:50:40,810
because of aesthetic reasons,

1268
01:50:41,210 --> 01:50:43,070
we're also really worried about trash,

1269
01:50:43,250 --> 01:50:44,810
you know, the plastics and things like that,

1270
01:50:44,930 --> 01:50:47,190
and also the dog waste for the health of the environment,

1271
01:50:47,310 --> 01:50:49,930
because if you don't, it's just gonna end up in the river,

1272
01:50:50,130 --> 01:50:51,370
and it's bad for human health,

1273
01:50:51,470 --> 01:50:53,310
it's bad for the health of the environment as well.

1274
01:50:53,730 --> 01:50:53,970
The

1275
01:53:12,950 --> 01:53:14,930
major threats that we face here in Nevada County

1276
01:53:14,930 --> 01:53:15,730
is wildfire.

1277
01:53:16,350 --> 01:53:18,470
And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River,

1278
01:53:18,470 --> 01:53:24,370
consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day, especially, a fast-moving wildfire

1279
01:53:24,370 --> 01:53:30,010
can get out of control. Even a poorly-disposed of cigarette could create a fire

1280
01:53:30,010 --> 01:53:34,510
that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates value in about a city. So

1281
01:53:34,510 --> 01:53:37,910
this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please

1282
01:53:37,910 --> 01:53:42,590
don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes

1283
01:53:42,590 --> 01:53:46,950
and other products like that that could start a fire. So when you're down here, pay

1284
01:53:46,950 --> 01:53:50,790
attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

1285
01:53:51,370 --> 01:53:57,070
We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire. Should a fire occur in the canyon,

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01:53:58,050 --> 01:54:04,970
you need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait for us to fly over. Don't wait for an

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engine company's. If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it

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because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out. So have a plan to get yourself and

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your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's

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a fire in the river can. Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if the

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fire were to kick off? Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important

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01:54:32,030 --> 01:54:35,470
that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river can.

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01:54:43,460 --> 01:54:44,760
The parking lots here at the

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river river are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often so

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people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an

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active state highway it's a vital artery to people in three different counties

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we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area

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Access is always key. And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment. So they have that ability to maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important. Financial cost for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas, the county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area. So it is very expensive. And it goes basically on your vehicle registration. So if you don't end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when you pay your fees with DMV.

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So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot

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of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

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And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to

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take time to actually park, safely walk down to the river and enjoy.

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So patience is something you have to bring.

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Election

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officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections in Nevada County.

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Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot in the mail.

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you send it in?

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Returned ballots are received at the elections office where they're processed and counted.

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Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique barcode that gives you credit for voting.

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This ensures that each voter can only vote once.

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Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.

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If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step.

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If your signature is challenged, you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue.

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The two most common reasons a ballot envelope is challenged are,

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the envelope isn't signed, or the signature doesn't match the voter's record.

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A challenged ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.

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You can check the status of your ballot at minovatacounty.com slash elections.

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When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are opened and the ballot is removed,

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unfolded and prepared for processing through scanners which total up the votes.

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Results are tabulated and released after the polls close on election night.

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When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts and that your ballot is

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both secure and private.

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If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County Elections Office or visit us online.

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I'm

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a veteran in the United States Marine Corps served on me for five years and when I got out

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I had my own trials and tribulations like most veterans do and about a year after I got out

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I found myself homeless myself. I know what it's like to miss a meal

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I know what it's like to have people look down on you, think that you're less than who you are

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01:57:49,720 --> 01:57:56,340
I do have a personal touch with helping people to live on the streets and helping them get into a better environment.

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Each homeless person and each person has their own set of circumstances, their complex, their histories or complex, their backgrounds.

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There is no one-size-fits-all.

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Joining Villfer0 was about understanding what the data was telling us so that we could best align our systems to take advantage of all this new incoming information

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to make sure we can shorten the time people spend homeless and to get people off the street quicker.

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01:58:25,830 --> 01:58:32,090
Being able to know everybody by name and being able to have eight agencies working together on a

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weekly basis to find how the resources that they have can pull together to positively impact

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01:58:39,290 --> 01:58:45,790
just that one person is a unique approach. We all know more intimately who everyone else is working

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with. We know the needs those people have and the barriers they face so it's a more connected

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system and it's bearing fruit.

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You never know how quickly things can change. That's what got me

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little technically homeless I guess. You know life takes you down different paths and that's the path

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I got stuck on it. I didn't ask for it.

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This is the first time in years I've got a feeling of security.

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My social worker here, I owe him a lot of gratitude, and I thank him very much.

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He's a good man, he's very much aware of what's available and how to make it work.

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And that's how I wanted to hear.

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We're

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in the last mile of reaching functional zero to end veteran's homelessness.

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When you all have a goal and we're all in agreement that at the end of the day we're here to move people into housing and we're here to help our veterans. You just have to keep your eye on the goal. My fear had always been that data would start to dehumanize or move the faces of the people we're working with to decide so we could look at the numbers. I couldn't say more that that is further from the truth. The data has really driven a lot more humanity in our system as well.

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We need people to feel safe.

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And putting somebody in a home,

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giving them the basic needs of life,

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is only going to make their lives better

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and make your community better.

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The more time and equity you build in your community,

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the stronger your community is going to be,

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02:00:48,890 --> 02:00:51,170
and happier you are going to be.

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You're very Godmother.

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02:01:53,910 --> 02:01:55,810
It doesn't take a fairy godmother

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to tell you that the right fit means everything.

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02:02:00,830 --> 02:02:02,930
Especially when it comes to car seats.

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Always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size.

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Oh, that does make a difference.

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Remember, they're happily ever after are in your hands.

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To find out more, visit safercar.gov slash the right seat.

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Did you know the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?

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Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.

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use power equipment outdoors before 10 a.m. but never when it's windy or

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02:02:34,250 --> 02:02:38,670
excessively hot outside. Make sure your campfires are completely out before

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02:02:38,670 --> 02:02:42,930
leaving the area and keep your vehicle maintained with nothing dragging on

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the ground. Remember one less spark means one less wildfire. Learn more from

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02:02:48,310 --> 02:02:53,930
calfire at ReadyForWildfire.org. For rule homeowners keeping a well-maintained

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02:02:53,930 --> 02:02:58,050
fire safe property not only is the law but can also make a big difference in

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whether or not their home survives when a wildfire approaches.

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But after trimming trees and removing dead leaves and needles to make way for a hundred

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feet of invincible space, homeowners are often left with the decision of how best to discard

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of the leftover piles of vegetation.

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Turning dry landscape debris like this into mulch or hauling it off the property may be

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the safest way to dispose of it, but it's not always the easiest or even possible.

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02:03:22,710 --> 02:03:26,910
In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state homeowners

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owners may decide to burn the cuttings instead.

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While burning landscape debris may be an option to residents, it does come with inherent

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risks.

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That's why Cal Fire urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to

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also make the choice to burn it safely and legally.

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During specific weather conditions, when we have very low humidities and we have strong winds,

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we will go into burn restrictions or we may even suspend burning.

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Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays a major factor in whether or not burning is allowed.

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Before burning begins, residents should contact their local air quality management agency and cal fire their local fire station

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to ensure that it is a permissive burn day.

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But even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warn it's still important for residents to use good judgment

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and it's a mindful of current weather conditions.

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Just because it's a permissive burn day doesn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.

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If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.

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In many areas, home ones may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station

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before burning.

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After obtaining any necessary permits and ensuring that burning is allowed, the next step

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is to safely prepare the pile for burning.

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Burn pile should be no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot, and you need to make sure that you

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We have at least a 10-foot diameter clearance, free of landmobile materials surrounding your pile.

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Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times.

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Having a responsible adult in attendance of your landscape debris burn at all times is required by law.

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In fact, if the fire gets out of your control, you could be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire.

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Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste as part of

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02:05:12,160 --> 02:05:17,560
your defensible space plan. But it can be an extremely dangerous one, if not done responsibly.

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02:05:18,160 --> 02:05:23,520
It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always be safe with your

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02:05:23,520 --> 02:05:24,780
landscape debris burning.

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Hi, I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon and even though it just rained,

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02:05:54,080 --> 02:05:57,340
it's important to remember we're still in the middle of fire season.

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keeping this in mind, your local police chiefs and I would like to introduce you to a new sound we will be using to notify you and your family of an immediate evacuation order.

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This new high-low system will not replace our code red notifications. It is simply another way in which we can notify you and your family of an emergency in your area.

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Situational awareness means using all of your senses during an emergency.

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Eyes, nose, and ears. The high-low siren is a new sound to help you stay safe in an emergency.

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It is specifically designed to alert you to an immediate evacuation order.

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If you hear this sound, it means only one thing, evacuate immediately.

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You will only hear this sound during an evacuation order.

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If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area and using PAs and going door-to-door to do evacuations.

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But if you hear this sound, you can help them in doing their jobs safely and evacuate the area immediately.

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If you miss the announcement or have questions, please do not call 911.

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Immediately institute your family's evacuation plan.

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Contact 2-1-1 if you have questions or go to a trusted media source once you are safely

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02:07:28,690 --> 02:07:29,390
evacuated.

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Remember, 9-1-1 is only for emergencies.

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The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Police Department and Nevada City Police

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Department have all installed these sirens in their patrol vehicles, so if you hear this

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siren it means one thing and one thing only, evacuate and evacuate immediately.

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Nevada County is now part of a special pilot program instituted by Napa County to be better prepared for evacuations, state, regional, and local officials who made this happen.

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Now welcome you, our community members to the team.

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Your job, know the sound, and know what it means.

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Evacuate.

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02:08:10,450 --> 02:08:11,130
Evacuate.

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02:08:14,410 --> 02:08:14,750
Evacuate.

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evacuate.

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02:08:27,530 --> 02:08:31,170
So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.

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And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat. Know that

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02:08:36,630 --> 02:08:42,630
on a red flag day especially, a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly

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02:08:42,630 --> 02:08:48,070
disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and

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02:08:48,070 --> 02:08:52,070
integrates value in Nevada City. So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe

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02:08:52,070 --> 02:08:56,490
when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're

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02:08:56,490 --> 02:09:00,110
disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.

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So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

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Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

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We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.

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Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.

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And don't wait for us to fly over. Don't wait for an engine company.

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If you see it, get away from it. Move up the canyon.

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02:09:24,470 --> 02:09:28,970
move out of the way of it because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

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02:09:29,570 --> 02:09:34,890
So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take

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02:09:34,890 --> 02:09:39,790
longer on those hot summer days if there is a fire in the river camp. Think about things like

1449
02:09:39,790 --> 02:09:44,690
evacuations. How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off? Because of the orientation of

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02:09:44,690 --> 02:09:50,230
the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in

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02:09:55,120 --> 02:09:58,500
the

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faces of Nevada County.

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02:10:00,860 --> 02:10:29,980
I'd like to tell you about one of our health and wellness programs, oral health. Oral health refers to the entire mouth, including tooth decay, gum disease, and more. Why is oral health important? Because it is related to every working system of the body. Long conditions, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes can all be traced to bacteria and inflammation from the mouth. The good news is that good oral health habits can prevent many

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02:10:29,980 --> 02:10:36,760
potential health problems. Brush two times a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day,

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02:10:36,980 --> 02:10:43,420
and see your dentist every six months. Prevention starts early. Children should see the dentist by

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02:10:43,420 --> 02:10:49,000
their first tooth or first birthday. This will pave the way to better health for your child.

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02:10:49,000 --> 02:10:55,380
For more information go to www.smilenavadacounty.com

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02:10:57,810 --> 02:11:04,070
We're here. We're here. We're here. We're here for you, Nevada County.

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02:11:04,570 --> 02:11:10,470
As the library, we've strived to provide the best service we can during the COVID-19 health crisis.

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02:11:11,110 --> 02:11:20,030
This includes providing eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and TV shows online for you to use with your library card.

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02:11:20,890 --> 02:11:25,190
We are offering curbside pickup of library items like books and DVDs,

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02:11:25,390 --> 02:11:28,930
as well as grad bags with crafts and activities for all ages.

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02:11:29,350 --> 02:11:31,890
We also have your favorite programs,

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02:11:32,470 --> 02:11:35,470
like book clubs and story times available online.

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02:11:35,970 --> 02:11:37,730
We are here for you, Nevada County.

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02:11:38,370 --> 02:11:40,850
Apply for your library card on our website today.

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02:11:44,120 --> 02:11:45,400
The river gives us a challenge.

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02:11:46,020 --> 02:11:48,920
This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,

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02:11:48,920 --> 02:11:51,920
is that the water is now is unregulated coming down the south of

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02:11:51,920 --> 02:11:57,280
river. So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in

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02:11:57,280 --> 02:12:01,440
the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon you can

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02:12:01,440 --> 02:12:05,240
be knee deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they have that's

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02:12:05,240 --> 02:12:08,300
going to melt the snow that's going to come into the lake spawning and that's

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02:12:08,300 --> 02:12:12,760
going to spill over the dam. Being aware that change can happen and being aware when

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02:12:12,760 --> 02:12:16,940
it's happening to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your

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02:12:16,940 --> 02:12:21,200
family is safe. So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make

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02:12:21,200 --> 02:12:25,800
Make sure that you stay calm, make your feet forward, downriver.

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02:12:26,340 --> 02:12:30,080
That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver, and if you have to flow, you

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02:12:30,080 --> 02:12:31,180
go with the flow of the river.

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02:12:31,600 --> 02:12:37,160
Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging

1481
02:12:37,160 --> 02:12:39,720
over, yell for help, and stay calm.

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02:12:39,920 --> 02:12:41,220
That's the number one thing to stay calm.

1483
02:12:41,940 --> 02:12:46,480
But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.

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02:12:47,220 --> 02:12:53,320
The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for

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02:12:53,320 --> 02:12:54,100
somebody that's swimming.

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02:12:54,340 --> 02:12:58,540
The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you could get knocked over,

1487
02:12:58,740 --> 02:13:02,500
slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to

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02:13:02,500 --> 02:13:03,120
be as well.

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02:13:22,430 --> 02:13:26,810
Nevada County may be naturally stunning, but when you take a good look at what makes it so

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02:13:26,810 --> 02:13:28,530
special, it's not scenery.

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02:13:29,310 --> 02:13:29,870
It's for people.

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02:13:29,870 --> 02:13:36,460
The employees of Nevada County are great people working together to support the county,

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02:13:36,880 --> 02:13:38,620
our residents, and visitors.

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02:13:39,380 --> 02:13:43,160
Aida Garcia believes that building a strong community means doing things right from the beginning,

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02:13:43,600 --> 02:13:45,280
because it improves your return on investment.

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02:13:46,640 --> 02:13:50,360
Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life,

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02:13:51,020 --> 02:13:53,800
it only makes sense today to apply that approach to Nevada County,

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02:13:54,160 --> 02:13:56,820
as transportation planner for the Department of Public Works.

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02:13:56,820 --> 02:13:57,500
At

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least Sebastian Roberts loves the outdoors, and the rest are pushing himself, as a county

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02:14:08,400 --> 02:14:13,360
senior information systems analyst for our geographic information systems, he's responsible

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02:14:13,360 --> 02:14:16,560
for advancing mapping technology for the county and the community.

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02:14:16,940 --> 02:14:21,640
Sebastian, along with the rest of our information systems staff, are continually working to provide

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02:14:21,640 --> 02:14:27,440
easy access for residents to all county services and information from trail maps to planning

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02:14:27,440 --> 02:14:28,120
documents.

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02:14:30,640 --> 02:14:33,220
Nancy Haffey is a management analyst and human resources.

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02:14:33,800 --> 02:14:38,340
Nancy's expertise is critical to the human resources department, as she provides the necessary

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02:14:38,340 --> 02:14:41,920
training, guidance, and assistance to better the county's workforce.

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02:14:42,380 --> 02:14:46,060
Her work frustrates the kinds of talent and professionalism necessary to keep Nevada

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02:14:46,060 --> 02:14:51,860
County on the forefront of delivering superior services, even listening to Nancy, and not just

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02:14:51,860 --> 02:14:52,400
on the job.

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02:14:54,880 --> 02:14:58,760
Our county is rich with history and culture that has been mined from great people for over

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02:14:58,760 --> 02:14:59,180
a century.

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02:15:01,360 --> 02:15:27,260
People listen to Robin Kennedy too. She takes her role as a deputy probation officer seriously, because she is the community relies on her for protection, and her clients rely on her for the support they need to get back on the right path. Robin knows how important it is for people to pursue personal growth and change, and she includes herself in that philosophy. A collaborative approach by local agencies and community partners is responsible for Nevada County's low crime rate.

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02:15:31,300 --> 02:15:34,240
Well-low PES helps folks overcome life's most difficult challenges.

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02:15:35,220 --> 02:15:37,580
as well as helping him on the path to empowerment.

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02:15:41,710 --> 02:15:44,030
His people like him are at the core of our county.

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02:15:46,180 --> 02:15:48,480
As a social services eligibility supervisor,

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02:15:49,080 --> 02:15:51,900
men will see every day potential in people

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02:15:51,900 --> 02:15:54,160
and the power of helping him.

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02:15:54,560 --> 02:15:54,740
To

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02:15:57,180 --> 02:15:59,320
the east, the county continues its commitment

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02:15:59,320 --> 02:16:01,900
to health and wellness programs, the strengthen families,

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02:16:02,280 --> 02:16:03,620
and promote healthy lifestyles.

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02:16:03,940 --> 02:16:04,200
Then

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02:16:27,590 --> 02:16:30,610
it provides the foundation for our nearly 800 employees.

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02:16:31,910 --> 02:16:34,590
We continue to provide opportunities for lifelong learning

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02:16:34,590 --> 02:16:35,530
to all our respects.

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02:16:45,930 --> 02:16:48,370
With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County,

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02:16:48,810 --> 02:16:53,150
our fundamental motivations go way beyond the office when it comes to preserving our lifestyles.

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02:16:54,230 --> 02:16:56,050
But Josh Pat calls twin boys.

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02:16:57,850 --> 02:17:02,330
Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer and that position brings with it a great deal

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02:17:02,330 --> 02:17:08,150
responsibility. Josh has knowledge, experience, and commitment in his service to the county's

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02:17:08,150 --> 02:17:09,830
physical infrastructure and beyond.

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02:17:18,300 --> 02:17:20,980
Claire Chapel, Environmental Specialist with Environmental Health,

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02:17:20,980 --> 02:17:23,040
Works closely with local businesses.

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02:17:23,640 --> 02:17:26,260
When business owners look at Claire, they don't see an impediment.

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02:17:26,780 --> 02:17:29,360
They see a partner, helping them on their way to success.

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02:17:29,800 --> 02:17:32,060
Used together, they make businesses stronger.

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02:17:32,920 --> 02:17:34,940
And really, that's what all of this is about.

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02:17:36,480 --> 02:17:41,320
Our airport and transit systems play vital roles in the economic and recreational health of the community.

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02:17:41,760 --> 02:17:45,840
Our founders imagine many roles and responsibilities our local government would have to assume.

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02:17:46,540 --> 02:17:48,320
And we are committed to meeting changing needs.

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02:17:51,570 --> 02:17:53,870
Nevada County hasn't gotten to where it is by being

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02:17:53,870 --> 02:17:57,110
satisfied, which brings us to the same simple truth.

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02:17:57,490 --> 02:18:01,030
We root for the home team because we are the home team.

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02:18:02,170 --> 02:18:04,950
We are in Nevada County, achieving more.

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02:18:16,720 --> 02:18:19,620
What people should not bring to the river is alcohol,

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02:18:20,260 --> 02:18:23,040
a barbecue, anything that has an open flame,

1550
02:18:23,860 --> 02:18:27,020
any type of glass containers, that glass container

1551
02:18:27,020 --> 02:18:30,280
that you're carrying, can very easily shatter on the rocks

1552
02:18:30,280 --> 02:18:33,520
and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other people at the river.

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02:18:33,900 --> 02:18:38,320
If you come to the river, that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place,

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02:18:38,620 --> 02:18:42,200
but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought,

1555
02:18:42,500 --> 02:18:47,200
bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan

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02:18:47,200 --> 02:18:51,700
or something like that, take that with you, and please, please, please pick up after your pets.

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02:18:52,640 --> 02:18:56,980
In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons,

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02:18:56,980 --> 02:19:01,000
We're also really worried about trash, you know, the plastics and things like that,

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02:19:01,080 --> 02:19:04,380
and also the dog waste for the health of the environment, because if you don't,

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02:19:04,420 --> 02:19:07,540
it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human health.

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02:19:07,640 --> 02:19:09,460
It's bad for the health of the environment as well.

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02:19:34,050 --> 02:19:36,970
To find out more, what is required throughout the building permit process,

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02:19:37,190 --> 02:19:40,490
please go to our website at minabaticcounty.com forward slash building.

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02:19:40,910 --> 02:19:45,370
Here you'll find the building permit process overview tab and under apply instructions

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02:19:45,370 --> 02:19:48,450
on what to submit by using the building permit application handbook

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02:19:48,450 --> 02:19:50,870
and the residential plants and metal checklists.

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02:19:51,210 --> 02:19:53,410
For your convenience, you may also apply online

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02:19:53,410 --> 02:19:54,990
to major building permit application.

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02:19:55,570 --> 02:19:58,250
Check out our Asella Online Citizen Access Portal

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02:19:58,250 --> 02:19:59,970
or click on the link and check...

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02:20:23,560 --> 02:20:30,380
This document can be used to pay for your school and fire fees during the building permit process. Plans are then routed to the designated departments.

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02:20:30,380 --> 02:20:35,480
buildings, planning, environmental health, and the Department of Public Works, if applicable.

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02:20:36,060 --> 02:20:38,900
For a single family home, the plan review takes four weeks.

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02:20:39,540 --> 02:20:43,340
On a side note, home additions and remodels less than a thousand square feet is two week

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02:20:43,340 --> 02:20:43,720
review.

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02:20:44,320 --> 02:20:48,660
We do have an award-winning over-the-counter Wednesday plan review process for additions

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02:20:48,660 --> 02:20:50,680
and remodels less than 600 square feet.

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02:20:51,140 --> 02:20:52,360
Some restrictions do apply.

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02:20:53,200 --> 02:20:57,340
A keynote when applying online for your single family home, your plan to calculate you shall

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02:20:57,340 --> 02:20:59,440
be uploaded separately in two PDF files.

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02:20:59,440 --> 02:21:04,700
After we receive your digital file, plans are reviewed for completeness, fees are calculated,

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02:21:05,260 --> 02:21:07,720
and any most into use specifying the amount to be paid.

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02:21:08,260 --> 02:21:11,760
Once your fees are paid, plans are then routed to the designated departments.

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02:21:12,300 --> 02:21:17,280
The plans examiner will review your plans for local land use ordinances and state co-compliance.

1585
02:21:17,820 --> 02:21:23,060
Planning and environmental health will review building sub-axx, septic system, and well-water information.

1586
02:21:23,640 --> 02:21:28,200
The building department will review site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans to name a few.

1587
02:21:28,200 --> 02:21:33,880
additional specific documents like engineering calculations, trust calculations, and special inspection

1588
02:21:33,880 --> 02:21:39,380
forms may also be required for review. I hope this video on how to apply for a single family

1589
02:21:39,380 --> 02:21:44,220
home was helpful. For more in-depth research please log on to our website at minabadicounty.com.

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02:21:44,640 --> 02:21:45,540
Thank you for watching.

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02:22:21,700 --> 02:22:25,460
I recommend you access our building department handout library for the 2016

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02:22:25,460 --> 02:22:29,680
residential plan review checklist. This form is helpful in determining what type of building

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02:22:29,680 --> 02:22:34,500
comments to expect during a plan review process. As a plan review process progresses it is

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02:22:34,500 --> 02:22:38,640
up to you to track and check the status of your billing permit. When plan review comments

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02:22:38,640 --> 02:22:43,760
are generated, a PDF file is created and uploaded into your billing permit. To check your

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02:22:43,760 --> 02:22:49,120
comments online, access the Asella Citizen Access Portal Program. In your permit you'll

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02:22:49,120 --> 02:22:54,180
find comments under the Permit Info tab. As a PDF document located under attachments,

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02:22:54,180 --> 02:22:58,820
You may also come in to our office and pick up your corrections and plans at our CDA

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02:22:58,820 --> 02:22:59,200
counter.

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After you've corrected your plans, please provide a response letter with your recent

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02:23:03,680 --> 02:23:04,300
little plans.

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02:23:04,720 --> 02:23:09,640
Your response letters shall identify details, specifications, calculations, show you where

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02:23:09,640 --> 02:23:11,220
changes have occurred on the plans.

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02:23:11,820 --> 02:23:16,140
This letter is essential in getting your permit expedited through the plan review process and

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02:23:16,140 --> 02:23:16,840
stamp to prove.

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02:23:18,420 --> 02:23:22,460
Plans that are approved digitally, please print one set of plans and calculations that bring

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02:23:22,460 --> 02:23:26,460
the door office so we can stamp them job set. Please make sure other separate

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02:23:26,460 --> 02:23:29,880
impact fees are paid for prior to picking up your building permit. Common

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02:23:29,880 --> 02:23:33,580
impact fees are school and fire and a caution permit fees if applicable.

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02:23:34,200 --> 02:23:37,760
When copies of school and fire fee receipts are provided a yellow inspection

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02:23:37,760 --> 02:23:40,680
card will be generated and your stand plans will be issued.

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02:23:42,930 --> 02:23:44,430
Congratulations you ready to build.

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02:23:50,950 --> 02:23:52,350
After your building permit is issued

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02:23:52,350 --> 02:23:55,990
your permit will expire in six months or one year if your project is above

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02:23:55,990 --> 02:24:01,130
of the 5,000-foot elevation. To keep your billing permit active, every pass inspection will

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02:24:01,130 --> 02:24:05,370
extend your permit for an additional six months. Billing permits will expire in two years

1617
02:24:05,370 --> 02:24:09,310
if the construction is not completed. To schedule your inspections, see our billing

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02:24:09,310 --> 02:24:13,970
department homepage. On the day of your inspection, you may contact our receptionist to find out

1619
02:24:13,970 --> 02:24:18,570
when the inspector will arrive, generally within a tour or window. During the construction

1620
02:24:18,570 --> 02:24:22,690
phase, Billing Inspector will conduct on-site inspections to verify that all work is performed

1621
02:24:22,690 --> 02:24:27,190
according to plans. Any changes or revisions in the field must be reviewed and approved

1622
02:24:27,190 --> 02:24:31,490
prior to the next inspection. It's important to have your plans and inspection card on site.

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02:24:32,130 --> 02:24:36,010
After the work has been inspected and approved, the bill and inspector will sign the permit card.

1624
02:24:36,950 --> 02:24:41,010
If corrections are noted by the inspector, the inspector will leave the correction notice and

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02:24:41,010 --> 02:24:46,350
request for another inspection. To assist with some correction items like a foundation inspection or

1626
02:24:46,350 --> 02:24:50,130
a roof for sheer inspection, the bill in the Department of Handout Library can guide you through

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02:24:50,130 --> 02:24:51,250
your inspection list.

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02:24:52,130 --> 02:24:56,010
A Nevada County Billion Department and its inspectors are credited in protecting and

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02:24:56,010 --> 02:24:59,170
assisting the community during construction and development of your new home.

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02:25:00,000 --> 02:25:07,300
Is there a mission to ensure that your property is maintained and inspected in a safe manner by promoting quality, in design, and building standards into your new home?

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02:25:11,330 --> 02:25:32,470
A final inspection of your new home is required prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy and move-in. If you have a septic system, please schedule an environmental health inspector to sign off your inspection card prior to your final inspection. When your building inspector verifies your project is complete, you will sign off the believed final and the certificate of occupancy section of your inspection card. This will allow you to move-in.

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02:25:33,430 --> 02:25:37,090
Congratulations. I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.

1633
02:25:37,650 --> 02:25:41,270
For more in-depth research, please log on to our website at minabaticcounty.com.

1634
02:25:41,710 --> 02:25:42,570
Thank you for watching.

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02:26:02,510 --> 02:26:05,150
The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited.

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02:26:05,830 --> 02:26:08,910
And obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often.

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02:26:09,090 --> 02:26:10,450
So people have to park on the side of the highway.

1638
02:26:10,990 --> 02:26:12,910
And the highway here is an active state highway.

1639
02:26:13,150 --> 02:26:15,750
It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

1640
02:26:16,210 --> 02:26:18,830
When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area,

1641
02:26:18,830 --> 02:26:22,510
access is always key. And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with

1642
02:26:22,510 --> 02:26:26,090
fire, apparatus, and equipment. So to have that ability and maneuver and to

1643
02:26:26,090 --> 02:26:30,110
park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important. Financial cost

1644
02:26:30,110 --> 02:26:33,550
for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas, the

1645
02:26:33,550 --> 02:26:37,870
county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area. So

1646
02:26:37,870 --> 02:26:41,750
it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration. So if you

1647
02:26:41,750 --> 02:26:45,990
don't end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when

1648
02:26:45,990 --> 02:26:47,630
when you pay your fees at the end.

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02:26:48,210 --> 02:26:50,910
So on the weekends, expect long lines,

1650
02:26:51,370 --> 02:26:53,550
not a lot of parking, a lot of people,

1651
02:26:54,350 --> 02:26:55,870
a lot of foot traffic on the roads,

1652
02:26:56,070 --> 02:26:58,950
be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

1653
02:26:59,670 --> 02:27:02,030
And I think the biggest thing is just to be patience,

1654
02:27:02,490 --> 02:27:04,910
to understand that it's gonna take time

1655
02:27:04,910 --> 02:27:08,970
to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.

1656
02:27:09,250 --> 02:27:11,970
So patience is something you have to bring.

1657
02:27:11,970 --> 02:27:12,990
Did

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02:27:18,240 --> 02:27:22,720
you know that 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?

1659
02:27:23,260 --> 02:27:25,920
Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.

1660
02:27:26,660 --> 02:27:30,120
Learn how from calfire at ready for wildfire.org.

1661
02:27:42,780 --> 02:27:46,780
Observe the domesticated human family in their natural habitat.

1662
02:27:47,320 --> 02:27:49,440
Know to their species as the backyard.

1663
02:27:49,920 --> 02:27:50,860
Are you think I should light it now?

1664
02:27:52,700 --> 02:27:58,860
Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris that's too tall which can start a wildfire.

1665
02:28:02,270 --> 02:28:03,170
What could it be?

1666
02:28:03,770 --> 02:28:04,830
My head is.

1667
02:28:05,430 --> 02:28:06,410
It's Smokey Bear.

1668
02:28:06,950 --> 02:28:07,770
What a legend.

1669
02:28:08,590 --> 02:28:09,590
Hey, it's Smokey.

1670
02:28:09,970 --> 02:28:11,390
Sorry, it was too high.

1671
02:28:12,570 --> 02:28:15,310
Watch as he is newly ensured that there's no wind

1672
02:28:15,310 --> 02:28:17,590
and how he will move some of the debris

1673
02:28:17,590 --> 02:28:20,410
to create a smaller, safer, burning pie.

1674
02:28:20,510 --> 02:28:23,390
You can't make it bigger, baby.

1675
02:28:23,490 --> 02:28:24,110
The bigger the better.

1676
02:28:24,310 --> 02:28:27,050
Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.

1677
02:28:27,530 --> 02:28:28,410
I appreciate it.

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02:28:43,710 --> 02:28:49,990
I'm Chris Anthony with Cal Fire. Our beautiful state of California is blessed with abundant

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02:28:49,990 --> 02:28:55,370
recreation opportunities. This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.

1680
02:28:55,370 --> 02:29:01,530
But following years of severe drought in bark beetle infestation, our forests are suffering.

1681
02:29:01,990 --> 02:29:08,070
And these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those recreating

1682
02:29:08,070 --> 02:29:08,630
outdoors.

1683
02:29:09,130 --> 02:29:15,490
I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family, and the unique natural

1684
02:29:15,490 --> 02:29:17,570
resources of the state of California.

1685
02:29:18,050 --> 02:29:22,910
Be aware of standing dead trees and avoid dense stands of dead trees.

1686
02:29:22,910 --> 02:29:25,390
Take time to look up around you.

1687
02:29:26,770 --> 02:29:29,890
Are the leaves or needles on the tree brown or missing?

1688
02:29:30,670 --> 02:29:32,170
Do you see numerous dead branches?

1689
02:29:32,870 --> 02:29:35,830
Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely?

1690
02:29:36,830 --> 02:29:38,890
Or do you see signs of rot in the tree?

1691
02:29:39,330 --> 02:29:40,490
Is the top of the tree dead?

1692
02:29:41,310 --> 02:29:44,870
Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car

1693
02:29:44,870 --> 02:29:47,390
under or near dead or dying trees.

1694
02:29:47,770 --> 02:29:51,110
Millions of dead trees also significantly increase

1695
02:29:51,110 --> 02:29:59,870
our risk of wildfire. 95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity. When it comes to having an open

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02:30:02,720 --> 02:30:29,920
And if required, get a permit. Permits are available online. While building a campfire, clear, flammable vegetation at least 10 feet from around the ring of the fire. Make sure that you always have a shovel and bucket of water nearby and never leave your campfire unattended. Before leaving your campfire, make sure that you extinguish it completely. Use the drown, stir, and feel method.

1697
02:30:29,920 --> 02:30:32,120
Drown your campfire with water,

1698
02:30:32,440 --> 02:30:33,820
throw it with a shovel,

1699
02:30:34,260 --> 02:30:36,120
and finally, feel to make sure

1700
02:30:36,120 --> 02:30:37,980
that there's no heat coming off of your fire.

1701
02:30:38,500 --> 02:30:41,720
So remember, all it takes is one spark.

1702
02:30:42,460 --> 02:30:44,920
Unattended or improperly extinguished campfires

1703
02:30:44,920 --> 02:30:47,060
have started many large and damaging fires

1704
02:30:47,060 --> 02:30:48,760
throughout the state of California.

1705
02:30:49,520 --> 02:30:53,120
Being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable.

1706
02:30:53,740 --> 02:30:55,820
In applying these simple safety precautions

1707
02:30:55,820 --> 02:30:58,340
will help protect yourself, your family,

1708
02:30:58,340 --> 02:31:02,080
and may make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire.

1709
02:31:02,520 --> 02:31:07,080
For more information, please visit ReadyForWildfire.org.

1710
02:31:14,800 --> 02:31:18,460
So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County was wildfire.

1711
02:31:19,140 --> 02:31:22,920
And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.

1712
02:31:23,500 --> 02:31:28,060
Know that on a red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

1713
02:31:28,800 --> 02:31:34,960
Even a poorly-disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon

1714
02:31:34,960 --> 02:31:36,740
and into Grass Valley and Nevada City.

1715
02:31:37,120 --> 02:31:38,600
So this summer we're encouraging folks

1716
02:31:38,600 --> 02:31:40,040
to just be safe when they're out there.

1717
02:31:40,460 --> 02:31:42,580
Please don't have barbecues or campfires.

1718
02:31:42,940 --> 02:31:45,320
Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes

1719
02:31:45,320 --> 02:31:47,400
and other products like that that could start a fire.

1720
02:31:47,980 --> 02:31:49,180
So when you're down here,

1721
02:31:49,400 --> 02:31:50,620
pay attention to your surroundings.

1722
02:31:51,300 --> 02:31:52,380
Know that while you're down here,

1723
02:31:52,540 --> 02:31:53,480
your cell phone may not work.

1724
02:31:54,020 --> 02:31:56,140
We do have call boxes for you to call out.

1725
02:31:56,380 --> 02:31:59,780
If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon?

1726
02:32:00,760 --> 02:32:03,540
You need to be moving quickly away from it.

1727
02:32:03,540 --> 02:32:08,340
And don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for engine companies.

1728
02:32:08,700 --> 02:32:13,780
If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because

1729
02:32:13,780 --> 02:32:16,280
it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

1730
02:32:16,920 --> 02:32:22,180
So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take

1731
02:32:22,180 --> 02:32:25,500
longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river can.

1732
02:32:25,940 --> 02:32:27,940
Think about things like evacuations.

1733
02:32:28,280 --> 02:32:30,360
How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

1734
02:32:30,360 --> 02:32:38,200
Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the Hebrew hurricane.

1735
02:32:45,380 --> 02:32:48,940
In Nevada County, defense will space is a year-round effort.

1736
02:32:50,180 --> 02:32:55,920
From winter storm recovery to preparing for wildfire season, resilience takes a united community.

1737
02:32:57,300 --> 02:33:03,940
Create defense will space around your home, property, or business to get first responders a chance to protect what matters most.

1738
02:33:04,860 --> 02:33:06,360
We are all in this together.

1739
02:33:08,560 --> 02:33:13,340
Learn more at ReadyNabataCounty.org slash Defensible Space.

1740
02:33:16,520 --> 02:33:17,960
The river gives us a challenge.

1741
02:33:18,580 --> 02:33:21,480
This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,

1742
02:33:21,480 --> 02:33:23,500
is that the water is now is unregulated,

1743
02:33:23,680 --> 02:33:24,860
coming down to South Uber River.

1744
02:33:25,560 --> 02:33:28,200
So we can get fluctuations where you could be

1745
02:33:28,200 --> 02:33:30,280
in the middle of the river in the morning,

1746
02:33:30,760 --> 02:33:32,360
standing on a rock high and dry,

1747
02:33:32,680 --> 02:33:34,980
and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water.

1748
02:33:35,520 --> 02:33:37,540
And it all depends on how much heat they have

1749
02:33:37,540 --> 02:33:40,280
that's going to melt the snow, that's going to come into the lake's

1750
02:33:40,280 --> 02:33:43,960
falling, and that's going to spill over the dam, being aware that change can

1751
02:33:43,960 --> 02:33:47,720
happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move the higher ground

1752
02:33:47,720 --> 02:33:52,400
so that you're safe and your family is safe. So what you should do if you get caught

1753
02:33:52,400 --> 02:33:58,080
in the river is to make sure that you stay calm, make your feet forward, down

1754
02:33:58,080 --> 02:34:01,840
river. That's the biggest part is getting your feet down river, and if you have

1755
02:34:01,840 --> 02:34:06,020
the flow, you go with the flow of the river. Look out ahead of you, look for any

1756
02:34:06,020 --> 02:34:12,280
ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over, yell for help, and stay calm.

1757
02:34:12,480 --> 02:34:13,800
That's the number one thing to stay calm.

1758
02:34:14,540 --> 02:34:19,040
But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.

1759
02:34:20,120 --> 02:34:26,180
The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody

1760
02:34:26,180 --> 02:34:26,640
that's swimming.

1761
02:34:26,900 --> 02:34:31,400
The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip

1762
02:34:31,400 --> 02:34:35,680
and fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be as well.

1763
02:34:35,680 --> 02:34:36,700
What

1764
02:34:43,900 --> 02:34:50,040
people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame.

1765
02:34:50,940 --> 02:34:59,940
Any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying can very easily shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other people.

1766
02:35:00,000 --> 02:35:29,780
People on the river. If you come to the river, that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place, but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought, bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan or something like that, take that with you, and please, please, please, pick up after your pets. In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really worried about trash, you know, the plastics and things like that, and also the dog waste for the health of the

1767
02:35:29,780 --> 02:35:34,240
environment because if you don't it's just kind of end up in the river and it's bad for human

1768
02:35:34,240 --> 02:35:36,480
health it's bad for the health of the environment as well.

1769
02:35:44,900 --> 02:35:46,480
The parking lots here at the Uber River

1770
02:35:46,480 --> 02:35:51,660
are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often so if people

1771
02:35:51,660 --> 02:35:55,920
have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active state highway it's a

1772
02:35:55,920 --> 02:36:00,040
vital artery to people in three different counties. When we have medical emergencies or any other

1773
02:36:00,040 --> 02:36:04,480
kind of emergencies in this area, access is always key and it's always very difficult to get in these

1774
02:36:04,480 --> 02:36:08,400
areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment so they have that ability to maneuver and to

1775
02:36:08,400 --> 02:36:11,380
park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important.

1776
02:36:11,800 --> 02:36:15,180
Financial cost for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these

1777
02:36:15,180 --> 02:36:20,000
areas, the county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area

1778
02:36:20,000 --> 02:36:24,300
so it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration so if you don't

1779
02:36:24,300 --> 02:36:29,220
end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when you pay

1780
02:36:29,220 --> 02:36:30,000
your fees at the MD.

1781
02:36:30,520 --> 02:36:36,980
So on the weekends, I expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot

1782
02:36:36,980 --> 02:36:41,280
of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

1783
02:36:42,020 --> 02:36:46,620
And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to

1784
02:36:46,620 --> 02:36:51,280
take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.

1785
02:36:51,580 --> 02:36:54,320
So patience is something you have to bring.

1786
02:37:10,520 --> 02:37:17,100
Observe the domesticated human family in their natural habitat known to their species as the backyard.

1787
02:37:17,360 --> 02:37:18,340
Are you think I should light it now?

1788
02:37:18,820 --> 02:37:20,220
Yeah, sure.

1789
02:37:20,720 --> 02:37:26,320
Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris that's too tall, which can start a wildfire.

1790
02:37:30,050 --> 02:37:30,570
What could it be?

1791
02:37:31,210 --> 02:37:32,290
I mean, it is.

1792
02:37:32,410 --> 02:37:33,910
It's smoky. It's smoky bad.

1793
02:37:34,510 --> 02:37:35,230
What a legend.

1794
02:37:36,030 --> 02:37:37,050
Hey, it's smoky.

1795
02:37:37,410 --> 02:37:38,850
Sorry, it's too high.

1796
02:37:38,850 --> 02:37:44,210
Right, right, watch as he is to clean shores that there's no wind and how he will move

1797
02:37:44,210 --> 02:37:47,870
some of the debris to create a smaller, safer, burning pipe.

1798
02:37:47,870 --> 02:37:48,530
You mean me?

1799
02:37:49,050 --> 02:37:51,590
No, you can't make it bigger baby, the bigger the better.

1800
02:37:51,750 --> 02:37:54,530
Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.

1801
02:37:54,970 --> 02:37:55,950
I appreciate it.

1802
02:37:56,150 --> 02:37:56,750
This won't.

1803
02:37:59,450 --> 02:38:00,350
What should you do?

1804
02:38:01,450 --> 02:38:02,590
Smokey's done it again.

1805
02:38:03,350 --> 02:38:03,910
I smokey.

1806
02:38:05,570 --> 02:38:08,330
Only you can prevent wildfires.

1807
02:38:13,320 --> 02:38:14,740
The river gives us a challenge.

1808
02:38:15,200 --> 02:38:18,220
This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,

1809
02:38:18,220 --> 02:38:20,240
is that the water is now is unregulated,

1810
02:38:20,420 --> 02:38:21,620
coming down to South River River.

1811
02:38:22,360 --> 02:38:24,960
So we can get fluctuations where you could be

1812
02:38:24,960 --> 02:38:27,040
in the middle of the river in the morning,

1813
02:38:27,500 --> 02:38:29,100
standing on a rock high and dry,

1814
02:38:29,420 --> 02:38:31,720
and then in the afternoon, you can be knee deep in water.

1815
02:38:32,260 --> 02:38:34,280
And it all depends on how much heat they have

1816
02:38:34,280 --> 02:38:35,360
that's going to melt the snow,

1817
02:38:36,000 --> 02:38:37,260
that's going to come into the lake spawning,

1818
02:38:37,260 --> 02:38:42,060
and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that change can happen and being aware when

1819
02:38:42,060 --> 02:38:46,940
it's happening to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.

1820
02:38:47,600 --> 02:38:51,820
So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,

1821
02:38:52,200 --> 02:38:57,840
make your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver.

1822
02:38:58,220 --> 02:39:02,760
And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river. Look out ahead of you, look for any

1823
02:39:02,760 --> 02:39:09,020
ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over, yell for help, and stay calm.

1824
02:39:09,260 --> 02:39:10,560
That's the number one thing to stay calm.

1825
02:39:11,320 --> 02:39:15,800
But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.

1826
02:39:16,880 --> 02:39:22,920
The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody

1827
02:39:22,920 --> 02:39:23,400
that's swimming.

1828
02:39:23,640 --> 02:39:28,140
The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip

1829
02:39:28,140 --> 02:39:32,420
and fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be as well.

1830
02:39:32,420 --> 02:39:33,440
So

1831
02:39:40,000 --> 02:39:44,000
one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire and so

1832
02:39:44,000 --> 02:39:47,580
while you're down visiting the Yuba River consider the fire and threat.

1833
02:39:48,080 --> 02:39:52,720
Know that on a red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

1834
02:39:53,440 --> 02:39:59,920
Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and

1835
02:40:01,400 --> 02:40:28,160
So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire. So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work. We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire. You should a fire occur in the canyon. You need to be moving quickly away from it.

1836
02:40:28,160 --> 02:40:34,500
And don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for an engine company's, if you see it,

1837
02:40:34,620 --> 02:40:39,040
get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's going to

1838
02:40:39,040 --> 02:40:40,920
be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

1839
02:40:41,560 --> 02:40:46,820
So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take

1840
02:40:46,820 --> 02:40:50,160
longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river canyon.

1841
02:40:50,660 --> 02:40:52,380
Think about things like evacuation.

1842
02:40:53,020 --> 02:40:54,980
How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

1843
02:40:54,980 --> 02:41:02,840
Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the Hebrew River King.

1844
02:42:41,880 --> 02:42:50,920
Whether you live in our oak woodlands, or Alpine forests, if you're a resident of Nevada County, then wildfire is on your mind.

1845
02:42:51,400 --> 02:42:57,500
From community planning to defensible space, and green waste collection,

1846
02:43:01,520 --> 02:43:02,840
efforts may be different.

1847
02:43:04,160 --> 02:43:06,040
We are all in this together.

1848
02:43:06,840 --> 02:43:11,700
Learn more about wildfire preparedness at ReadyNavadaCounty.org.

1849
02:43:12,200 --> 02:43:17,220
So as a UC Cooperative Extension Forest and Fire Advisor, my goal is to extend the best

1850
02:43:17,220 --> 02:43:22,460
available research to the people who are helping people prepare here in our region.

1851
02:43:23,220 --> 02:43:29,920
And so I often work with the agencies and partners throughout town to help make sure that they're

1852
02:43:29,920 --> 02:43:33,960
aware of the latest research that people have published and that they can incorporate

1853
02:43:33,960 --> 02:43:35,780
that into their planning and preparedness.

1854
02:43:36,800 --> 02:43:40,760
I know that when we think about fire in California, it can be really overwhelming.

1855
02:43:40,960 --> 02:43:42,520
You can think, what can I do?

1856
02:43:42,620 --> 02:43:47,400
I'm just one person, but what I can say is you can start at your own home, where you live

1857
02:43:47,400 --> 02:43:48,060
with your family.

1858
02:43:48,780 --> 02:43:52,160
And I tell people, there's a lot of things you can do, but there's still going to be a

1859
02:43:52,160 --> 02:43:53,100
chance that your home burns.

1860
02:43:53,660 --> 02:43:57,560
You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning, but it will never be completely

1861
02:43:57,560 --> 02:43:57,960
safe.

1862
02:43:57,960 --> 02:43:59,060
because we live in California.

1863
02:43:59,480 --> 02:44:01,880
Fire is here before us and it'll be here after us as well.

1864
02:44:02,420 --> 02:44:06,220
You can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire,

1865
02:44:06,460 --> 02:44:08,540
you know how to get out and you know how to protect your family.

1866
02:44:09,240 --> 02:44:11,620
The next step would be to preparing your home

1867
02:44:11,620 --> 02:44:14,660
and the lands around it, so making sure that your home is fire-resistant.

1868
02:44:15,520 --> 02:44:17,880
Then working on the defensible space surrounding that.

1869
02:44:18,060 --> 02:44:20,560
And once you kind of have your own personal things tackled,

1870
02:44:20,660 --> 02:44:22,800
you can really start to engage in the broader community

1871
02:44:22,800 --> 02:44:25,140
and you can think about how can I work with my neighborhood

1872
02:44:25,140 --> 02:44:30,480
So all of these people can achieve the same goals that I have and we together will be stronger in California

1873
02:44:30,480 --> 02:44:35,280
We've been hearing about defensible space for quite a long time because we have a public resource code about it

1874
02:44:35,280 --> 02:44:37,300
California 4291 and

1875
02:44:38,740 --> 02:44:46,320
When I think about 4291 I know that it was written many years ago and since then we've had many unfortunate fires and we've increased

1876
02:44:46,320 --> 02:44:53,260
Our knowledge about what actually improves home survival and there's this new zone around a home within five feet of a home actually

1877
02:44:53,260 --> 02:44:57,820
We're University of California, the National Fire Protection Association, Firewise, USA,

1878
02:44:58,560 --> 02:44:59,960
and the Insurance Institute for Business and Health.

1879
02:45:08,440 --> 02:45:29,120
I have to tell them, I love plants, too. I was a botanist. But I have to think about where I can put the plants that I love so that my home is safe and so that they're also safe. And so the message we're trying to tell people now is that from zero to five feet of a house, you have no combustible objects.

1880
02:45:29,120 --> 02:45:33,960
or maybe low combustibility if you're really good at maintenance. I'm not, but maybe you are.

1881
02:45:34,360 --> 02:45:40,480
So you could have a well irrigated lawn that you mow regularly, or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch.

1882
02:45:41,200 --> 02:45:45,800
And then out from there, from 5 feet to 30 feet, it's the lean, clean, and green zone.

1883
02:45:46,440 --> 02:45:52,660
And in that area you'll have beautiful plants, but they're going to be spaced really wide apart

1884
02:45:52,660 --> 02:45:55,900
so that there's no continuous fuel leading towards your home.

1885
02:45:55,900 --> 02:45:58,440
And you'll have beautiful, hard-scaping.

1886
02:45:58,780 --> 02:46:05,480
I've seen flagstones and decomposed granite and tile work that you can use to kind of break

1887
02:46:05,480 --> 02:46:07,300
up all of those fuels that are near your home.

1888
02:46:07,400 --> 02:46:10,340
And then from 30 feet to 100 feet out, you'll have reduced fuel.

1889
02:46:10,900 --> 02:46:15,320
So around my home, that means we have large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees.

1890
02:46:16,000 --> 02:46:22,380
But we've reduced the understory cover some, and we've really opened up the forest canopy

1891
02:46:22,380 --> 02:46:23,020
in that area.

1892
02:46:23,020 --> 02:46:30,660
So, California Public Resource Code 42-91, they has two zones, zero to 30 feet, which

1893
02:46:30,660 --> 02:46:34,100
is lean, clean, and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel.

1894
02:46:34,480 --> 02:46:38,980
We know many homes burn because of embers, because of embers getting into addicts, but

1895
02:46:38,980 --> 02:46:45,780
also because of embers that land at the base of a house, and your mulch, and your woody

1896
02:46:45,780 --> 02:46:50,800
plants that are not well maintained, and your lawn that wasn't mowed that week, and when

1897
02:46:50,800 --> 02:46:54,440
And then at Emberlands, really close to your house, maybe within zero to five feet and

1898
02:46:54,440 --> 02:46:59,700
you get a small fire, that small fire can grow, and it can catch your house on fire.

1899
02:46:59,920 --> 02:47:05,220
And so the latest research and the latest recommendations at the national level, and

1900
02:47:05,220 --> 02:47:10,020
also for the University of California, is really focused on this new zero to five foot, no

1901
02:47:10,020 --> 02:47:11,960
combustible to low combustible zone.

1902
02:47:12,400 --> 02:47:15,900
So sometimes people think what the fence will say more is better.

1903
02:47:16,600 --> 02:47:19,560
But what I can say is that more isn't always better.

1904
02:47:19,560 --> 02:47:22,740
If I eat too much chocolate cake, I'm probably going to feel ill.

1905
02:47:23,440 --> 02:47:28,160
And so when I think about defensible space and your home, I know that we really need

1906
02:47:28,160 --> 02:47:31,180
to have the most intensity right around the home itself.

1907
02:47:31,180 --> 02:47:32,820
You want your home to be fire resistant.

1908
02:47:33,460 --> 02:47:36,440
You want to have low to no combustibility within 5 feet.

1909
02:47:37,480 --> 02:47:42,320
From 5 to 30 feet have a lean, clean, and green zone, and then from 30 to 100 feet you have

1910
02:47:42,320 --> 02:47:43,020
reduced fuels.

1911
02:47:44,300 --> 02:47:48,660
And nowhere in there, except within 5 feet of the house, am I talking about bare mineral

1912
02:47:48,660 --> 02:47:57,900
soil or rocks. Beyond that you can enjoy the greenery of nature and flowers and trees but you

1913
02:47:57,900 --> 02:48:02,880
just want to be very careful about their spacing. I've heard some people say I'm really afraid of

1914
02:48:02,880 --> 02:48:09,100
fire. I'm going to have 500 feet of bare mineral soil and I get worried because I think that's a lot

1915
02:48:09,100 --> 02:48:15,080
of work. But I also know that isn't necessarily protect them from fire. It protects them from one

1916
02:48:15,080 --> 02:48:19,740
aspect of a fire protects them from a flame front, moving past their house, but it doesn't

1917
02:48:19,740 --> 02:48:22,340
protect them from the embers, it could still catch that house on fire.

1918
02:48:22,740 --> 02:48:28,720
I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet of defensible space, that sometimes

1919
02:48:28,720 --> 02:48:33,540
that actually might negatively impact our natural resources, we need to be careful about

1920
02:48:33,540 --> 02:48:35,380
how we manage our defensible space.

1921
02:48:35,840 --> 02:48:39,800
Sometimes we live in these beautiful and mixed conifer forests around here in Nevada City,

1922
02:48:40,820 --> 02:48:44,800
and reducing the fuels in those forests actually could be a type of restoration that could be

1923
02:48:44,800 --> 02:48:50,880
good for them. But at other times, if you live maybe in a chaperale area, reducing those

1924
02:48:50,880 --> 02:48:55,080
fuels for more than 100 feet could actually be detrimental to that plant community. And

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02:48:55,080 --> 02:48:59,200
so we just need to be really mindful of how we use the fenceable space and knowing that

1926
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we only really need about 100 feet. For a home, unless you live on a very steep slope

1927
02:49:03,800 --> 02:49:08,580
or if there's very dense vegetation, you might want to extend it to a 200 feet. So I always

1928
02:49:08,580 --> 02:49:12,720
like to think that everyone is an expert in fire physics. It's not just people like myself

1929
02:49:12,720 --> 02:49:16,880
who have their doctorates in it because we've all roasted marshmallows around a campfire,

1930
02:49:17,240 --> 02:49:21,460
so we all know how fire works. We know that if you take your marshmallow and you stick it

1931
02:49:21,460 --> 02:49:28,600
directly into the center of that campfire, it's going to catch fire. And that's how homes can get

1932
02:49:28,600 --> 02:49:32,660
caught on fire as well, kind of that direct flame contact. But when I think about what makes the

1933
02:49:32,660 --> 02:49:37,140
fire resistant home, they often have, I think about maybe the top five things that you can do, you can

1934
02:49:37,140 --> 02:49:42,560
have a roof that's resistant to fire, a deck that's resistant to fire, you can have defensible space

1935
02:49:43,340 --> 02:49:46,120
and you can work on your siding in your windows.

1936
02:49:46,760 --> 02:49:47,860
But so when I think about a roof,

1937
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you want to make sure that your roof is resistant to fire.

1938
02:49:51,820 --> 02:49:53,820
And that's having a Class A roof.

1939
02:49:54,000 --> 02:49:56,520
And that could be a single roof.

1940
02:49:56,680 --> 02:49:58,560
It can be a metal roof or a tile roof.

1941
02:49:59,000 --> 02:49:59,960
And a lot of times people...

1942
02:50:00,000 --> 02:50:29,820
I hear people say, I have a metal roof. I'm okay from fire. And we have to be really careful with those assumptions because when I think about a fire resistant home, it's always about the design, the materials, and the maintenance. And so metal and tile roofs, they often have these gaps on the edges. These little gaps, you need to plug up with some sort of filler, which I'm certain the building department can tell you what to use, and I can't. But what I can say is that little critters love to make nest there, whether they're a wasp,

1943
02:50:29,820 --> 02:50:33,260
or a bird, or a small mammal, like a mouse,

1944
02:50:33,520 --> 02:50:35,080
it's the perfect size for a nest,

1945
02:50:35,780 --> 02:50:38,660
which is unfortunate because then you have all these grasses

1946
02:50:38,660 --> 02:50:42,040
and needles and leaves right on your wooden roof deck

1947
02:50:43,040 --> 02:50:45,660
underneath the concrete or underneath the concrete

1948
02:50:45,660 --> 02:50:47,680
or the tile or the metal,

1949
02:50:47,680 --> 02:50:49,520
and that actually is what often catches those types

1950
02:50:49,520 --> 02:50:50,380
of roofs on fire.

1951
02:50:50,560 --> 02:50:52,320
One of the other things every home needs

1952
02:50:52,320 --> 02:50:56,000
is to make sure that they have attic and basement vents

1953
02:50:56,000 --> 02:50:57,940
that can reduce the number of embers

1954
02:50:57,940 --> 02:50:59,020
that come into that house.

1955
02:50:59,020 --> 02:51:04,080
And that is currently regulated in the California Building Code chapter 7a.

1956
02:51:04,940 --> 02:51:09,360
But if you have an older home like myself, then it didn't apply when it was built because

1957
02:51:09,360 --> 02:51:10,400
that's a newer building code.

1958
02:51:10,620 --> 02:51:13,400
And so I've gone back into my house when we first moved in.

1959
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We couldn't afford fancy new vents.

1960
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And so we went to the hardware store and bought one eighth inch screen.

1961
02:51:20,500 --> 02:51:24,160
And we stapled that over all of our vents and their attic in our basement.

1962
02:51:24,160 --> 02:51:29,900
Once we kind of settled through the moving into a new place, we were able to afford new

1963
02:51:29,900 --> 02:51:30,200
vents.

1964
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And so we went to the California Building Code website and we looked to see what were

1965
02:51:36,220 --> 02:51:38,480
the main companies they recommended in the style events.

1966
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We decided on an event that had an exterior baffling and then a 1-8th inch screen that had

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02:51:45,920 --> 02:51:46,680
intimescent paint.

1968
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So I set a lot of things, let me try to break that down just a little bit.

1969
02:51:51,260 --> 02:51:59,320
So the reason we have attic vents is because they help your attic air circulate so that your home doesn't rock from the inside out.

1970
02:52:00,060 --> 02:52:02,720
But in a fire they actually serve two main purposes, these vents.

1971
02:52:03,380 --> 02:52:07,060
The vents all vents in your house can allow embers to go into your house.

1972
02:52:09,060 --> 02:52:20,080
And then if your home is close enough to another structure or maybe some plants that catch fire, then those vents can also be a way that you can have direct flame going into your house.

1973
02:52:20,080 --> 02:52:24,820
And so when I thought about what type of event I really wanted on my house, I wanted

1974
02:52:24,820 --> 02:52:28,360
an event that reduced the amount of embers that could go in.

1975
02:52:28,580 --> 02:52:32,720
That's why we have the exterior baffling because as the air moves up and down and up and

1976
02:52:32,720 --> 02:52:37,100
down to get through the vent, those metal slats actually helps to enough out those embers.

1977
02:52:38,440 --> 02:52:42,220
And then we have the one eighth inch screen because again that helps reduce the amount

1978
02:52:42,220 --> 02:52:43,680
of embers that are going into the attic.

1979
02:52:44,280 --> 02:52:46,620
And then that screen has an Intimessant Paint.

1980
02:52:47,360 --> 02:52:52,920
And what intimate paint is, it has a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed to heat.

1981
02:52:54,040 --> 02:52:58,700
So if something nearby is on fire, then that intimate paint will swell shut,

1982
02:52:58,900 --> 02:53:02,320
and not allow anything else into the attic or crawl space.

1983
02:53:03,440 --> 02:53:07,080
And I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need vents that can do all of those things.

1984
02:53:07,480 --> 02:53:08,480
Not one or the other.

1985
02:53:08,740 --> 02:53:15,320
The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cutouts that you can put over the exterior of your events

1986
02:53:15,320 --> 02:53:19,960
before you evacuate if you have time. I know a lot of our evacuations in California are

1987
02:53:19,960 --> 02:53:23,160
unfortunately becoming much shorter and shorter timeframes before we have to leave,

1988
02:53:23,360 --> 02:53:27,280
and so you have to be ready to leave without any of that. But if you have the time,

1989
02:53:27,400 --> 02:53:32,540
it could be nice to put on. One question I'm often asked is, Kate, I really want vents,

1990
02:53:32,740 --> 02:53:38,220
but I'm not sure if I can afford them, especially if you're on a fixed income. But we have a resource

1991
02:53:38,220 --> 02:53:43,920
that USDA roll development, loan service actually will give loans out for home improvements,

1992
02:53:43,920 --> 02:53:48,040
and home renovations that include making your home resistant to fire.

1993
02:53:49,180 --> 02:53:53,620
And so that can be one way, so these types of renovations, like vents, closing in,

1994
02:53:54,140 --> 02:53:59,440
your soffits, updating your deck, can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed income.

1995
02:54:00,220 --> 02:54:03,860
The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist.

1996
02:54:04,320 --> 02:54:08,220
And you can Google at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist.

1997
02:54:08,220 --> 02:54:13,720
And it can go through, and it tells you every event to look at, every window, every place

1998
02:54:13,720 --> 02:54:18,980
where you should have put cocking in, or you need to put cocking in, and it can help

1999
02:54:18,980 --> 02:54:20,840
walk you through that list of items to do.

2000
02:54:21,700 --> 02:54:23,100
And it's an extensive list.

2001
02:54:23,820 --> 02:54:29,420
There are these top five areas that you really need to work on as a resident of FireZone.

2002
02:54:30,340 --> 02:54:35,480
At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all should be working on still.

2003
02:54:36,440 --> 02:54:43,840
because fire is kind of like water. It's probably going to find a way in so we need to be very careful and have it well maintained homes.

2004
02:54:44,840 --> 02:54:52,740
The roots of Nevada counties assisted outpatient treatment programs stem from a tragic shooting that occurred in the county in 2001.

2005
02:54:53,100 --> 02:54:59,200
An individual with an untreated mental illness entered the county mental health clinic and

2006
02:54:59,200 --> 02:54:59,560
and, uh,

2007
02:55:00,000 --> 02:55:29,240
Shot and killed, two individuals, then proceeded to go to a business in Grass Valley. Shot and killed another individual. Several people were wounded. One of the individuals that was killed was Laura Wilcox. Laura's parents took it upon themselves to advocate and work with state legislators to enact

2008
02:55:29,240 --> 02:55:33,540
what was known as Laura's Law in the state of California.

2009
02:55:33,920 --> 02:55:37,640
Laura's Law became part of California's welfare and institutions code,

2010
02:55:38,000 --> 02:55:40,600
replicating what was done in dozens of other states.

2011
02:55:40,960 --> 02:55:44,220
Several years later, California's Mental Health Services Act

2012
02:55:44,220 --> 02:55:47,040
provided a potential funding source for Nevada County

2013
02:55:47,040 --> 02:55:49,760
to implement assisted outpatient treatment.

2014
02:55:50,060 --> 02:55:56,760
So in May 2008, after about a year and a half of planning efforts,

2015
02:55:56,760 --> 02:56:02,820
Nevada County became the first county in California and so far to

2016
02:56:02,820 --> 02:56:07,920
this state the only county that has fully implemented assisted outpatient

2017
02:56:07,920 --> 02:56:12,080
treatment. The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap for

2018
02:56:12,080 --> 02:56:16,840
dangerous people in need of mental health services who may not be on probation are

2019
02:56:16,840 --> 02:56:21,740
not gravely disabled or don't meet the criteria for emergency involuntary

2020
02:56:21,740 --> 02:56:26,740
hospitalization. Assisted outpatient treatment allows a judge to order

2021
02:56:26,740 --> 02:56:37,740
those individuals to receive outpatient treatment in their community, they can still live at home, they can still work, they can still go to school, but they're ordered into treatment.

2022
02:56:38,120 --> 02:56:40,820
The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.

2023
02:56:41,020 --> 02:56:52,340
The collaborative courts are amazing. It is a conversation with the judge and the attorneys and the treatment team and the individual.

2024
02:56:52,340 --> 02:57:01,880
And the personal contact of having a collaborative team avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for the benefits to proceed.

2025
02:57:02,380 --> 02:57:18,000
And so, when you watch the judge interact with the candidate, the client, you see how there is the ability to really address some of the treatment issues with the client.

2026
02:57:18,000 --> 02:57:22,440
Collaborative processes that have a much greater impact and are much more effective.

2027
02:57:22,680 --> 02:57:31,700
It's serious in that the judge attempts to hold a person accountable for that treatment plan that they agree to.

2028
02:57:32,020 --> 02:57:44,260
It also holds the provider accountable for saying what they're going to do to assist this person with some of the things that they feel are obstacles for them and their lives.

2029
02:57:44,260 --> 02:57:55,880
So, we are having a conversation, and it is very supportive, recovery oriented environment

2030
02:57:55,880 --> 02:57:59,340
that is that the takes place right in the courtroom.

2031
02:57:59,840 --> 02:58:05,040
Of 25 people referred to the program, only five have the face court orders to undergo

2032
02:58:05,040 --> 02:58:07,560
treatment, and the rest volunteered to be treated.

2033
02:58:08,040 --> 02:58:13,000
And data show that the program has saved more than a half million dollars over two and a

2034
02:58:13,000 --> 02:58:20,920
years. The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community. We have those 25

2035
02:58:20,920 --> 02:58:27,080
people are spending less time in jail. That means less time for judges, less time for probation

2036
02:58:27,080 --> 02:58:34,580
officers, less arrests that the sheriffs and local police departments have to do, so it frees up

2037
02:58:35,180 --> 02:58:42,860
law enforcement to pay attention to other areas. Many of these individuals are now living independently

2038
02:58:42,860 --> 02:58:48,260
rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.

2039
02:58:49,420 --> 02:58:55,180
Many of these individuals are either full-time employed, or part-time employed, compared

2040
02:58:55,180 --> 02:58:58,360
to no employment before the entered into treatment.

2041
02:58:58,720 --> 02:59:05,240
I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being

2042
02:59:06,140 --> 02:59:08,460
somewhere in the community out of treatment.

2043
02:59:21,940 --> 02:59:26,840
I'm a river scientist and river skills teacher and I also love to play at the river.

2044
02:59:27,540 --> 02:59:32,300
12 years ago started doing some camps that teach people what we call river literacy,

2045
02:59:32,780 --> 02:59:36,740
how you can read the water so you can understand where it's awesome places to play,

2046
02:59:36,980 --> 02:59:42,160
what the river is doing, but also you can find the really safe spots and you can basically read the water.

2047
02:59:43,060 --> 02:59:47,620
So I'd love to give for you all the main gist of what we cover in those camps.

2048
02:59:47,620 --> 02:59:54,740
The areas that we like that we'll cover here right now are to look, grip, and protect.

2049
02:59:55,940 --> 02:59:59,920
The first concept of book, we are so blessed here.

2050
03:00:00,000 --> 03:00:29,840
We are at the Yuba. We have this incredible water, so you can see the bottom. You can see all around you. Incredible visibility. Wonderful with a mask in snorkel. But it's super important when you're playing that you're actually looking for other things too. Wherever you are, whatever you're going to do, we all have different choices of what we do at the river. It's super important you scout first. So if you're tempted, if you're one of those people who likes to jump off rocks, you should be in the water ahead of time, with a mask, and looking very carefully for any obstruction. If you're like me, who loves to go into large boulders in these beautiful

2051
03:00:29,840 --> 03:00:34,500
beautiful large openings underneath full of fish, then you also want to always look and

2052
03:00:34,500 --> 03:00:36,140
make sure that it's totally clear.

2053
03:00:36,760 --> 03:00:41,240
We get really, this river is very dynamic, it changes a lot, and last year we had very

2054
03:00:41,240 --> 03:00:45,840
high flows on the river that move large rocks and other obstructions that connect the

2055
03:00:45,840 --> 03:00:47,200
bean in our favorite place spots.

2056
03:00:47,780 --> 03:00:52,320
So the best way to look and make sure you can be safe in those spots is looking from downstream

2057
03:00:52,320 --> 03:00:57,180
up first, that way the current can't fool you into anything, and you can make sure everything

2058
03:00:57,180 --> 03:01:04,540
things in the clear point number two rip we're again beautiful granite rock

2059
03:01:04,540 --> 03:01:08,140
here we love to lay on there so soft they're so nurturing they're really

2060
03:01:08,140 --> 03:01:11,980
wonderful guess what they're also of course slippery so when hopping from

2061
03:01:11,980 --> 03:01:15,660
rock to rock it can be quite easy to slip and lose your footing and you might

2062
03:01:15,660 --> 03:01:19,080
come into a place that actually has a very large hazard or just simply

2063
03:01:19,080 --> 03:01:23,860
grit yourself it's also when we're following a buddy they've gone before us and

2064
03:01:24,680 --> 03:01:27,120
So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did.

2065
03:01:28,200 --> 03:01:32,920
It's super important, as you're at the river, if you can move along, use three points of contact.

2066
03:01:33,180 --> 03:01:34,720
Move yourself along as quickly as you need.

2067
03:01:35,100 --> 03:01:37,720
But it's incredible how much it serves us for our stability.

2068
03:01:38,800 --> 03:01:42,740
Every year, every year, someone falls and gets seriously either injured or dies,

2069
03:01:42,980 --> 03:01:44,300
simply from slipping on rock.

2070
03:01:45,200 --> 03:01:47,480
And a third concept, for a tact.

2071
03:01:48,240 --> 03:01:50,720
So our bodies, they're bizarrely shaped.

2072
03:01:50,720 --> 03:01:52,180
and look at all these things coming out.

2073
03:01:52,280 --> 03:01:54,340
There's a set to get snagged into things.

2074
03:01:54,980 --> 03:01:56,320
And some of the places we're playing,

2075
03:01:56,460 --> 03:01:58,080
some of the places we might find ourselves,

2076
03:01:58,540 --> 03:02:00,700
have some rocks that have really small openings

2077
03:02:00,700 --> 03:02:03,100
and we can easily get what's called in trapped.

2078
03:02:04,340 --> 03:02:07,220
Even at low slopes, it's very easy to get in trapped.

2079
03:02:07,540 --> 03:02:09,000
It's just, it's really quite bizarre.

2080
03:02:09,560 --> 03:02:11,760
So what's important for us is if you find yourself

2081
03:02:11,760 --> 03:02:14,760
in a situation where you have large moving water

2082
03:02:14,760 --> 03:02:17,480
or rocks underneath where that can have in trappedness,

2083
03:02:17,580 --> 03:02:18,300
you can't see them.

2084
03:02:18,300 --> 03:02:25,220
It's super important you protect yourself and what I mean by that is if you end up either accidentally or intentionally

2085
03:02:25,220 --> 03:02:29,800
one of those spots fall up, get those limbs in, don't be shoving those into rocks.

2086
03:02:30,700 --> 03:02:34,420
Another very important part of protection is protecting each other.

2087
03:02:34,940 --> 03:02:39,780
Some people are pushing themselves to keep up with others and doing things that they're not quite in their body.

2088
03:02:40,200 --> 03:02:44,880
Some people you might see are just doing things that are just playing silly that can harm themselves or harm others.

2089
03:02:44,880 --> 03:02:48,380
Super important. You carry forward to protect each other well with a river.

2090
03:02:49,620 --> 03:02:53,920
So great. Thank you all so much for watching this video and loving and caring for the Uva.

2091
03:02:54,440 --> 03:02:59,720
And just remember these concepts next time you go down to the river, just remember to look, rip and protect.

2092
03:03:00,400 --> 03:03:02,960
And enjoy yourself. Have a great time at the river and be safe.

2093
03:04:02,200 --> 03:04:07,940
Trucky Healthy Babies is an evidence-based home visiting program model.

2094
03:04:07,940 --> 03:04:21,660
A home visitor forms a really healthy, long-lasting relationship with the family and teach parents how to understand their baby at every single stage of development.

2095
03:04:24,470 --> 03:04:29,970
I just struggled a lot being a first-time mom and Joette was just really there in support.

2096
03:04:30,290 --> 03:04:36,990
The support is wonderful and feeling like you're actually a part of a community and you're not alone.

2097
03:04:36,990 --> 03:04:41,190
While holding a small toy in each hand, does he clap the toys together?

2098
03:04:43,330 --> 03:04:46,390
When my home visitor comes to visit, it's fun.

2099
03:04:46,770 --> 03:04:50,210
We have fun, we enjoy each other, and so does Chase.

2100
03:04:50,810 --> 03:04:51,470
Chase, look at this.

2101
03:04:53,930 --> 03:04:56,410
I've benefited by having someone else to talk to.

2102
03:04:57,030 --> 03:04:59,970
You know, just someone that's caring about what's going on in my-

2103
03:05:00,000 --> 03:05:29,720
My life, as well as, you know, the development of my child. Where do I go in the community for diapers if I need them last minute? Where can I go to get some food if my family is struggling? These things I had no idea about. I had no where to go. Knowing that there's someone there that you can reach out to is amazing. When I talk with my colleagues in other areas of the state, one of the things that I am reminded again and again about that is unique about Nevada County is

2104
03:05:29,720 --> 03:05:33,260
the extent to which we are connected with one another.

2105
03:05:33,420 --> 03:05:38,020
We have multiple nonprofit agencies and government agencies,

2106
03:05:38,020 --> 03:05:41,860
and we all know one another, and we all work together.

2107
03:05:42,440 --> 03:05:47,740
And so, Foothill and Trucky Healthy Babies, I know that if I'm looking for a resource

2108
03:05:47,740 --> 03:05:52,040
that those home visitors know all the resources that are out there,

2109
03:05:52,040 --> 03:05:54,200
and I can pick up the phone and call them and say,

2110
03:05:54,360 --> 03:05:55,920
hey, I just got a call from a family,

2111
03:05:55,920 --> 03:06:02,840
and they're looking for XYZ and chances are those home visits will be able to tell me what that is.

2112
03:06:03,180 --> 03:06:04,780
I've been doing this for 35 years.

2113
03:06:04,960 --> 03:06:12,080
So one trend that everybody my age has notices when we were practicing we were dealing a lot with medical issues.

2114
03:06:12,500 --> 03:06:20,960
We now are dealing with many more mental health issues particularly with the stresses on family

2115
03:06:20,960 --> 03:06:23,900
and adolescents, depression, anxiety.

2116
03:06:23,900 --> 03:06:29,860
I've been reading a lot of research lately that says the number one factor in resilience

2117
03:06:29,860 --> 03:06:37,460
for kids in building resilience is having a warm positive relationship with a caring

2118
03:06:37,460 --> 03:06:38,720
adult in their life.

2119
03:06:39,320 --> 03:06:44,960
Usually that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of home visiting is that parents

2120
03:06:44,960 --> 03:06:49,840
who may not have had that have an opportunity to build that kind of relationship with their

2121
03:06:49,840 --> 03:06:50,440
home visitor.

2122
03:06:50,440 --> 03:06:57,880
And then have the ability to build that kind of relationship with their child, which will carry forward through the generations.

2123
03:06:58,260 --> 03:07:07,060
And I really think that if you want to change the world, the way to do it is to provide that kind of intensive home visiting to support to parents who need it.

2124
03:07:18,860 --> 03:07:25,460
What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame.

2125
03:07:25,960 --> 03:07:31,060
any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying hit

2126
03:07:31,060 --> 03:07:34,960
very easily, shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but

2127
03:07:34,960 --> 03:07:37,980
other people at the river. If you're coming to the river that's wonderful,

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enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place, but take all of the trash that you

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brought with you, everything that you brought, bring that back out with you, odds are

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you're gonna see some bottles or a pan or something like that, take that with you

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and please, please, please pick up after your pets.

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In addition to kind of picking up trash

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because of aesthetic reasons,

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we're also really worried about trash,

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you know, the plastics and things like that,

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and also the dog waste for the health of the environment.

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Because if you don't, it's just gonna end up in the river

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and it's bad for human health.

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It's bad for the health of the environment as well.

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Major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire. And so while you're down visiting,

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the Yuba River, consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast

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03:10:42,020 --> 03:10:47,920
moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create

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a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and into grass-valiant Nevada city. So this

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summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have

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barbecues or campfires, be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products

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like that that could start a fire.

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So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

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Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

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We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.

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Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it, and don't

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wait for us to fly over, don't wait for engine companies.

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If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it, because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

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So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely, and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river cave.

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Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

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Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the Uber River King.

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The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often

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so people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active state highway.

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It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

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When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area, access is always key.

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And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment.

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So they have that ability to maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important.

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Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

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The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive.

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And it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

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So if you don't end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when you pay your fees at DMV.

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So, on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot

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of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

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And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to

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take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.

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So patience is something you have to bring.

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Elections officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections

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in Nevada County.

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Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot in the mail.

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you send it in?

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03:13:32,660 --> 03:13:36,600
Returned ballots are received at the elections office where their process and counted.

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Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique barcode that gives you credit for voting.

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This ensures that each voter can only vote once.

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Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.

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If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step.

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If your signature is challenged, you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue.

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The two most common reasons a ballot envelope is challenged are,

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the envelope isn't signed, or the signature doesn't match the voter's record.

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A challenged ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.

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You can check the status of your ballot at mynavadacounty.com slash elections.

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When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are opened and the ballot is removed,

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unfolded and prepared for processing through scanners which total up the votes.

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Results are tabulated and released after the polls close on election night.

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When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts and that your ballot is

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both secure and private.

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If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County Elections Office or visit us online.

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I'm

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a veteran of the United States Marine Corps served on me for five years and when I got out,

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I had my own trials and tribulations like most veterans do and about a year after I got out I found myself

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I have homeless myself. I know what it's like to miss a meal. I know what it's like to have people look down on you. I think that you're less than who you are. I do have a personal touch with helping people that live on the streets and helping them get into a better environment. Each homeless person and each person has their own set of circumstances, their complex, their histories or complex, their backgrounds. There is no one-size-fits-all.

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joining Bill for zero was about understanding what the data was telling us so

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that we could best align our systems to take advantage of all this new

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incoming information to make sure we could shorten the time people spend

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homeless and to get people off the street quicker. Being able to know

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everybody by name and being able to have eight agencies working together on a

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weekly basis to find how the resources that they have can pull together to

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positively impact just that one person. It's a unique approach. We all know more

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intimately who everyone else is working with. We know the needs those people have

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and the barriers they face. So it's a more connected system and it's bearing

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through.

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You never know how quickly things can change. That's what got me.

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technically homeless, I guess. You know, life takes you down different paths, and that's

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the path I got stuck on. I didn't ask for it.

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This is the first time in years I've got a feeling of security. My social worker here,

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I owe him a lot of gratitude, and I thank him very much. He's a good man. He's very much

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to where the puts available and how to make it work.

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And that's how I wanted to adhere.

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We're in the last mile of reaching functional zero

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to end veterans homelessness.

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When you all have a goal and we're all in agreement

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that at the end of the day, we're here

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to move people into housing

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and we're here to help our veterans,

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you just have to keep your eye on the goal.

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My fear had always been that data would start to dehumanize

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or, you know, move the faces of the people we're working with to the side so that we could look at the

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numbers. I couldn't say more that that is further from the truth. The data has really driven a lot

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more humanity in our system as well. We need people to feel safe and putting somebody in a home,

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giving them the basic needs of life is only going to make their lives better and make your community

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03:18:01,120 --> 03:18:06,780
better. The more time and equity you build in your community, the stronger your community is going

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to be and happy you you are going to be

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it doesn't take a fairy godmother to

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tell you that the right fit means everything especially when it comes to car

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seats always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size

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oh that does make a difference remember they're happily ever after's are in

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your hands. To find out more visit safercar.gov slash the right seat. Did you know that 95%

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of all wildfires in California are caused by people? Be fire safe while working or having

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03:19:47,090 --> 03:19:52,770
fun outdoors. Use power equipment outdoors before 10 a.m. but never when it's windy or

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03:19:52,770 --> 03:19:58,090
excessively hot outside. Make sure your campfires are completely out before leaving the area

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and keep your vehicle maintained.

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With nothing dragging on the ground. Remember, one less spark means one less wildfire. Learn more from Cal Fire at Ready For Wildfire.org. For roll homeowners, keeping a well-maintained fire-safe property not only is the law, but can also make a big difference in whether or not their home survives when a wildfire approaches. But after trimming trees and removing dead leaves and needles to make way for 100 feet of invincible space, homeowners are often left with the decision of how best to discard of the left over

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piles of vegetation.

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Turning dry landscape debris like this into mulch or hauling it off the property may be

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the safest way to dispose of it, but it's not always the easiest or even possible.

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In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state homeowners

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may decide to burn the cuttings instead.

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While burning landscape debris may be an option to residents, it does come with inherent

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risks.

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That's why califier urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to also

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make the choice to burn it safely and legally. During specific weather conditions when we have

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very low humidities and we have strong winds we will go into burn restrictions or we may even

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suspend burning. Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays a major factor

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in whether or not burning is allowed. Before burning begins resident should contact their local air

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quality management agency and cal fire their local fire station to ensure that it is a permissive

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03:21:26,820 --> 03:21:31,340
burn day. But even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warn it's still

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important for residents to use good judgment and it's a mindful of current weather conditions.

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Just because it's a permissive burn day, doesn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.

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If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.

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In many areas, homeowners may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station before

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burning. After obtaining any necessary permits and ensuring that burning is allowed,

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The next step is to safely prepare the pile for burning.

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Burn pile should be no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot,

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and you need to make sure that you have at least a 10 foot diameter clearance

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free of landmable materials surrounding your pile.

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Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times.

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Having a responsible adult in attendance of your landscaped debris burn at all times

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is required by law.

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In fact, if the fire gets out of your control,

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you could be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire.

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Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste as part of your defensible space plan.

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But it can be an extremely dangerous one, if not done responsibly.

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It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always be safe with your landscape debris burning.

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Hi, I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon.

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and even though it just rained, it's important to remember we're still in the middle of fire season.

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Keeping this in mind, your local police chiefs and I would like to introduce you to a new sound

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we will be using to notify you and your family of an immediate evacuation order.

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This new high-low system will not replace our code red notifications.

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It is simply another way in which we can notify you and your family of an emergency in your area.

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Situational awareness means using all of your senses during an emergency.

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Eyes, nose and ears.

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The high-low siren is a new sound to help you stay safe in an emergency.

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It is specifically designed to alert you to an immediate evacuation order.

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If you hear this sound, it means only one thing.

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Evacuate immediately. You will only hear this sound during an evacuation order.

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If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area and using PAs and going door to door to do evacuations.

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But if you hear this sound, you can help them in doing their job safely and evacuate the area immediately.

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If you miss the announcement or have questions, please do not call 911.

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Immediately institute your family's evacuation plan.

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Contact 2-1-1 if you have questions or go to a trusted media source once you are safely

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evacuated.

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Remember 9-1-1 is only for emergencies.

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The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Police Department and Nevada City Police

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Department have all installed these sirens in their patrol vehicle.

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So, if you hear this siren, it means one thing and one thing only, evacuate and evacuate immediately. Nevada County is now part of a special pilot program instituted by Napa County to be better prepared for evacuations. State, regional and local officials who made this happen, now welcome you, our community members to the team. Your job, know the sound and know what it means. Evacuate. Evacuate. Evacuate.

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evacuate, evacuate.

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So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada

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County is wildfire. And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the

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03:25:53,660 --> 03:25:58,620
fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can

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03:25:58,620 --> 03:26:03,960
get out of control. Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire

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03:26:03,960 --> 03:26:08,460
that pushes all the way down the canyon and into grass-villain about a city. So

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this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

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Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire

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03:26:19,160 --> 03:26:24,720
So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work

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We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire

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should a fire occur in the canyon

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You need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait for us to fly over or don't wait for an engine companies

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If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

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So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river camp.

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Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

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Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river camp.

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Hello, I'm Jamie and I'm one of the faces of Nevada County Public Health. I'd like to

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tell you about one of our health and wellness programs, Oral Health. Oral Health refers

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to the entire mouth including tooth decay, gum disease and more. Why is Oral Health important?

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Because it is related to every working system of the body. Long conditions, cardiovascular

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vascular disease, stroke, and diabetes can all be traced to bacteria and inflammation

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from the mouth.

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The good news is that good oral health habits can prevent many potential health problems.

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Brush two times a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and see your dentist every

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six months.

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Prevention starts early.

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Children should see the dentist by their first tooth or first birthday.

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This will pave the way to better help for your child.

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For more information, go to www.smilenabadacounty.com.

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We're here! We're here!

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We're here!

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We're here for you, Nevada County.

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As the library, we've strived to provide the best service we can during the COVID-19 health crisis.

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This includes providing eBooks, audio books, movies,

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and TV shows online for you to use with your library card.

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We're offering curbside pickup of library items like books and DVDs

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as well as grad bands with crafts and activities for all ages.

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We also have your favorite programs like book clubs

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and story times available online.

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We are here for you, Nevada County.

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Apply for your library card on our website today.

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The river gives us a challenge.

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This year particularly with the spawning dam issues is that the water is now

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is unregulated coming down the South-Ever River. So we can get fluctuations where

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you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high

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and dry and then in the afternoon you can be knee-deep in water and it all depends

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on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come

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03:29:25,650 --> 03:29:29,270
into the lake spawning and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that

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change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to

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03:29:33,010 --> 03:29:36,090
higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.

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So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,

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make your feet forward, downriver.

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03:29:44,750 --> 03:29:48,690
That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver, and if you have to flow, you go

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with the flow of the river.

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03:29:49,990 --> 03:29:55,590
Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging

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03:29:55,590 --> 03:29:58,170
over, yell for help, and stay calm.

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That's the number one thing to stay calm.

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03:30:00,210 --> 03:30:21,550
But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe. The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming. The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be as well.

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Nevada County may be naturally stunning, but when we take a good look at what makes it so special, it's not scenery. It's for people.

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The employees of Nevada County are great people working together to support the county,

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our residents, and visitors.

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03:30:57,820 --> 03:31:01,260
Ada Garcia believes that building a strong community means doing things right from the

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beginning because it improves your return on investment.

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03:31:05,080 --> 03:31:08,780
Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life,

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the only thing that makes sense today is to apply that approach to Nevada County

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03:31:12,260 --> 03:31:15,280
as transportation planner for the Department of Public Works.

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03:31:15,280 --> 03:31:15,920
The

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Sebastian Roberts loves the outdoors, and the rush of pushing himself is a county senior

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03:31:27,120 --> 03:31:32,660
information systems analyst for our geographic information systems, is responsible for advancing

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03:31:32,660 --> 03:31:35,040
mapping technology for the county and the community.

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03:31:35,400 --> 03:31:40,060
Sebastian, along with the rest of our information system staff, are continually working to provide

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03:31:40,060 --> 03:31:45,900
easy access for residents to all county services and information from trail maps to planning

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03:31:45,900 --> 03:31:46,540
documents.

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03:31:49,070 --> 03:31:51,630
Nancy Haffey is a management analyst in human resources.

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03:31:52,250 --> 03:31:56,810
Nancy's expertise is critical to the human resources department, as she provides the necessary

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training, guidance, and assistance to better the county's workforce.

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03:32:00,830 --> 03:32:05,010
Her work broads just the kinds of talent and professionals necessary to keep Nevada County

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03:32:05,010 --> 03:32:07,270
on the forefront of delivering superior services.

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03:32:08,010 --> 03:32:10,830
People listen to Nancy, and not just on the job.

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03:32:13,340 --> 03:32:17,200
Our county is rich with history and culture that has been mined from great people for over

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03:32:17,200 --> 03:32:17,620
a century.

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03:32:20,050 --> 03:32:21,730
People listen to Robin Kennedy too.

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03:32:21,730 --> 03:32:32,050
She takes her role as a deputy probation officer seriously because she is the community relies on her for protection and her clients rely on her for the support they need to get back on the right path.

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03:32:33,050 --> 03:32:38,610
Robin knows how important it is for people to pursue personal growth and change and she includes herself in that philosophy.

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03:32:39,850 --> 03:32:45,750
A collaborative approach by local agencies and community partners is responsible for Nevada County's low crime rate.

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03:32:45,750 --> 03:32:46,250
Well

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Lopez helps folks overcome life's most difficult challenges.

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As well as helping him on the path to empowerment.

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His people like him are at the core of our county.

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03:33:04,620 --> 03:33:06,880
As a social services eligibility supervisor,

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03:33:07,440 --> 03:33:12,560
Manuel sees every day the potential in people and the power of helping him.

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03:33:15,370 --> 03:33:19,030
To the east, the county continues its commitment to health and wellness programs,

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03:33:19,470 --> 03:33:22,050
the strength and families, and promote healthy lifestyles.

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03:33:22,050 --> 03:33:22,590
and

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provides the foundation for our nearly 800 employees.

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03:33:50,080 --> 03:33:53,900
We continue to provide opportunities for life-long learning to all our residents.

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03:34:04,280 --> 03:34:06,760
With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County,

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03:34:07,260 --> 03:34:11,600
our fundamental motivations go way beyond the office and it comes to preserving our lifestyles.

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03:34:12,540 --> 03:34:14,440
But Josh Pat is twin boys.

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03:34:16,200 --> 03:34:18,780
Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer,

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03:34:19,200 --> 03:34:21,340
and that position brings with it a great deal of responsibility.

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03:34:22,600 --> 03:34:28,300
Josh has knowledge, experience and commitment in his service to the county's physical infrastructure and beyond.

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03:34:36,720 --> 03:34:41,460
Claire Chapel, Environmental Specialist with Environmental Health, works closely with local businesses.

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03:34:42,040 --> 03:34:47,760
When business owners look at Claire, they don't see an impediment, they see a partner, helping them on their way to success.

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03:34:48,280 --> 03:34:50,500
Used together, they make those businesses stronger.

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03:34:51,220 --> 03:34:53,360
And really, that's what all of this is about.

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03:34:54,480 --> 03:34:59,720
Our airport and transit systems play vital roles in the economic and recreational health of the community.

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03:35:00,000 --> 03:35:06,820
Our founders imagine many roles and responsibilities our local government would have to assume. We are committed to meeting changing needs.

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Nevada County hasn't gotten to where it is by being satisfied, which brings us to the same simple truth. We root for the home team, because we are the home team. We are in Nevada County, achieving more.

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What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass contained

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03:35:43,620 --> 03:35:46,400
containers, that glass container that you're carrying,

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03:35:47,040 --> 03:35:48,720
it very easily shatter on the rocks

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03:35:48,720 --> 03:35:50,800
and it becomes a hazard for not only you,

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03:35:51,040 --> 03:35:52,000
but other people of the river.

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03:35:52,340 --> 03:35:53,220
If you're come to the river,

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that's wonderful, enjoy it,

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03:35:55,340 --> 03:35:56,760
it's an incredibly magical place,

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03:35:57,080 --> 03:35:59,580
but take all of the trash that you brought with you,

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03:35:59,740 --> 03:36:02,560
everything that you brought, bring that back out with you.

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03:36:03,120 --> 03:36:05,640
Odds are you're gonna see some bottles or a pan

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03:36:05,640 --> 03:36:07,340
or something like that, take that with you

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03:36:07,340 --> 03:36:10,160
and please, please, please pick up after your pets.

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03:36:11,060 --> 03:36:16,580
In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really

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03:36:16,580 --> 03:36:20,340
worried about trash, you know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste

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03:36:20,340 --> 03:36:24,240
for the health of the environment because if you don't, it's just kind of end up in

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03:36:24,240 --> 03:36:27,740
the river and it's bad for human health, it's bad for the health of the environment as

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well.

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To find out more what is required throughout the building permit process, please go to our

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03:36:56,180 --> 03:37:00,620
website at minabaticcounty.com forward slash building, here you'll find the building permit

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03:37:00,620 --> 03:37:05,880
process overview tab and under apply instructions on what to submit by using the Building Permit

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03:37:05,880 --> 03:37:09,220
Application Handbook and the Residential Plants of Metal Checklist.

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03:37:09,720 --> 03:37:13,420
For your convenience, you may also apply online to submit your Building Permit Application.

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03:37:14,060 --> 03:37:18,660
Check out our Asella Online Citizen Access Portal or click on the link and check out this

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03:37:18,660 --> 03:37:19,140
tutorial.

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When you walk into the building department, you'll be greeted by our Friendly Certified

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03:37:26,080 --> 03:37:27,200
CBA Cictition.

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03:37:27,840 --> 03:37:31,480
A senior technician will review your plans for completeness by using the Residential

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03:37:31,480 --> 03:37:32,560
Plants of Metal Checklist.

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03:37:32,560 --> 03:37:35,480
The review process for online submittals will be the same.

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03:37:36,080 --> 03:37:39,560
A building permit number and a printed version of your application will be given to you.

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03:37:40,120 --> 03:37:41,780
Online submittals will be emailed to you.

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This document can be used to pay for your school and fire fees during the building permit process.

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03:37:46,860 --> 03:37:51,760
Plans are then routed to the designated departments, building, planning, environmental health,

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03:37:51,940 --> 03:37:53,920
and the Department of Public Works, if applicable.

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03:37:54,820 --> 03:37:57,360
For a single family home, the plan review takes four weeks.

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03:37:57,360 --> 03:38:02,200
On a side note, home additions and remodels less than 1,000 square feet is two-week review.

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We do have an award-winning over-the-counter Wednesday plan review process for additions

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03:38:07,100 --> 03:38:09,120
and remodels less than 600 square feet.

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Some restrictions do apply.

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03:38:11,640 --> 03:38:15,960
A keynote when applying online for your single-family home, your plans and calculations shall be

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03:38:15,960 --> 03:38:17,900
uploaded separately in two PDF files.

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03:38:18,480 --> 03:38:23,140
After we receive your digital file, plans are reviewed for completeness, fees are calculated,

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03:38:23,700 --> 03:38:26,160
and any most into use specifying the amount to be paid.

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03:38:26,160 --> 03:38:30,240
When your fees are paid, plans are then routed to the designated departments.

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03:38:30,700 --> 03:38:35,180
The plan's examiner will review your plans for local, land use ordinances, and state code

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03:38:35,180 --> 03:38:35,660
compliance.

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03:38:36,280 --> 03:38:40,520
Planning and environmental health will review building setbacks, septic systems, and

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03:38:40,520 --> 03:38:41,540
well-water information.

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03:38:42,000 --> 03:38:46,500
The building department will review site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans to name a

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03:38:46,500 --> 03:38:46,640
few.

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03:38:47,240 --> 03:38:51,880
Additional specific documents like engineering calculations, trust calculations, and special

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03:38:51,880 --> 03:38:54,580
inspection forms may also be required for review.

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03:38:55,520 --> 03:38:58,500
I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.

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03:38:59,160 --> 03:39:02,620
For more in-depth research please log on to our website at minabaticounty.com.

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03:39:03,320 --> 03:39:03,980
Thank you for watching.

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03:39:40,310 --> 03:39:44,770
I recommend you access our Building Department handout library for the 2016 residential plan

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03:39:44,770 --> 03:39:45,450
review checklist.

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03:39:45,910 --> 03:39:49,550
This form is helpful in determining what type of building comments to expect during the plan

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03:39:49,550 --> 03:39:50,250
review process.

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03:39:50,750 --> 03:39:54,850
As the plan review process progresses it is up to you to track and check the status of your

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03:39:54,850 --> 03:39:55,410
building permit.

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03:39:55,410 --> 03:39:59,830
When planned review comments are generated, a PDF file is created and uploaded.

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03:40:00,000 --> 03:40:29,720
Enter your building permit. To check your comments online, access the Acele Citizen Access Portal Program. In your permit, you'll find comments under the Perman Info tab. As a PDF document located under attachments, you may also come into our office and pick up your corrections and plans at our CDA counter. After you've corrected your plans, please provide a response letter with your recent little plans. Your response letters shall identify details, specifications, calculations, showing where changes have occurred on the plans.

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This letter is essential in getting your permit expedited through the plan review process

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03:40:34,260 --> 03:40:35,360
and stamp to approved.

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03:40:36,900 --> 03:40:40,760
Plans that are approved digitally, please print one set of plans and calculations that

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03:40:40,760 --> 03:40:42,920
bring the door office so we can stamp them job set.

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03:40:43,640 --> 03:40:47,060
Please make sure other separate impact fees are paid for prior to picking up your billing

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03:40:47,060 --> 03:40:47,440
permit.

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03:40:47,980 --> 03:40:52,040
Common impact fees are school and fire and a caution permit fees if applicable.

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03:40:52,660 --> 03:40:56,860
When copies of school and fire fee receipts are provided, a yellow inspection card will

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be generated and your stand plans will be issued.

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03:41:01,360 --> 03:41:02,880
Congratulations, you're ready to build.

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After your building permit is issued, your permit will expire in six months or one year if your

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03:41:13,660 --> 03:41:19,440
project is above the 5,000-foot elevation. To keep your billing permit active, every pass inspection

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03:41:19,440 --> 03:41:24,020
will extend your permit for an additional six months. Billing permits will expire in two years if

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03:41:24,020 --> 03:41:28,460
construction is not completed. To schedule your inspections, see our billing department homepage.

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03:41:29,180 --> 03:41:33,280
On the day of your inspection, you may contact our receptionist to find out when the inspector will

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03:41:33,280 --> 03:41:38,140
arrive, generally within a tour or window. During the construction phase, believe inspectors

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03:41:38,140 --> 03:41:42,020
will conduct on-site inspections to verify that all work is performed according to plans.

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03:41:42,760 --> 03:41:46,380
Any changes or revisions in the field must be reviewed and approved prior to the next

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03:41:46,380 --> 03:41:51,340
inspection. It's important to have your plans and inspection card on-site. After the work

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03:41:51,340 --> 03:41:56,060
has been inspected and approved, the building inspector will sign the permit card. If corrections

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03:41:56,060 --> 03:41:59,740
are noted by the inspector, the inspector will leave the correction notice and request

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03:41:59,740 --> 03:42:05,920
less for another inspection. To assist with some correction items, like a foundation inspection or a roof for sheer inspection,

2484
03:42:06,360 --> 03:42:09,600
the Belian Department handout library can guide you through your inspection list.

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03:42:10,760 --> 03:42:17,560
A Nevada County Belian Department and its inspectors are credited in protecting and assisting the community during construction and development of your new home.

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03:42:18,120 --> 03:42:25,760
It is their mission to ensure that your property is maintained and inspected in a safe manner, by promoting quality in design and building standards into your new home.

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03:42:25,760 --> 03:42:26,660
A

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03:42:29,990 --> 03:42:33,790
final inspection of your new home is required prior to receive the certificate of occupancy

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03:42:33,790 --> 03:42:34,550
and move in.

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03:42:34,750 --> 03:42:38,610
If you have a septic system, please schedule an environmental health inspector to sign

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03:42:38,610 --> 03:42:40,950
off your inspection card prior to your final inspection.

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03:42:41,470 --> 03:42:45,830
When your billing inspector verifies your project is complete, he will sign off the billy

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03:42:45,830 --> 03:42:49,290
final and the certificate of occupancy section of your inspection card.

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03:42:49,710 --> 03:42:50,930
This will allow you to move in.

2495
03:42:51,930 --> 03:42:52,310
Congratulations!

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03:42:52,910 --> 03:42:55,510
I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.

2497
03:42:55,990 --> 03:42:59,730
For more in-depth research, please log on to our website at minabaticcounty.com.

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03:43:00,070 --> 03:43:01,030
Thank you for watching.

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03:43:20,950 --> 03:43:23,590
The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited.

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03:43:24,270 --> 03:43:27,350
And obviously, we don't have room for tons of people here often.

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03:43:27,530 --> 03:43:31,370
So if people have to park on the side of the highway, then the highway here is an active state highway.

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03:43:31,770 --> 03:43:34,190
It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

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03:43:34,630 --> 03:43:38,570
When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area, access is always key.

2504
03:43:38,970 --> 03:43:42,350
And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment.

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03:43:42,350 --> 03:43:51,570
So to have that ability to maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important financial cost for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

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03:43:51,890 --> 03:43:59,590
The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

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03:43:59,950 --> 03:44:06,210
So if you don't end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when you when you pay your fees with DMV.

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03:44:06,210 --> 03:44:13,230
So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of

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03:44:13,230 --> 03:44:17,410
foot traffic on the roads, be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

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03:44:18,130 --> 03:44:22,750
And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to

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03:44:22,750 --> 03:44:27,410
take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.

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So patience is something you have to bring.

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03:44:30,450 --> 03:44:31,470
Did

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you know that 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?

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03:44:41,700 --> 03:44:44,380
Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.

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03:44:45,120 --> 03:44:48,460
Learn how from CalFire at ReadyForWildfire.org.

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03:45:01,230 --> 03:45:17,350
Observe for domesticated human family in their natural habitat known to their species as the backyard. Do you think I should light it now? Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris that's too tall, which can start a wildfire.

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03:45:22,580 --> 03:45:36,020
Like it is. It's smoky. It's smoky bad. What a legend. Hey, it's smoky. Sorry, it was too high. Right. Watch as he is simply ensures that there's no wind and how he removes some of the debris.

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03:45:36,020 --> 03:45:38,900
to create a smaller, safer, button-pine.

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03:45:38,980 --> 03:45:39,560
You see?

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03:45:40,100 --> 03:45:41,840
No, you can't make it bigger, baby.

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03:45:41,900 --> 03:45:42,580
The bigger the better.

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03:45:42,780 --> 03:45:45,520
Take notes about fearless furry friend-y-op humans.

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03:45:46,000 --> 03:45:46,780
I appreciate it.

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03:45:47,160 --> 03:45:47,560
Crispon.

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03:45:50,340 --> 03:45:51,360
What should you do?

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03:45:52,300 --> 03:45:53,640
Smokey's done it again.

2528
03:45:54,360 --> 03:45:54,940
I smokey.

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03:45:56,320 --> 03:45:59,300
Only you can prevent wildfires.

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03:46:01,900 --> 03:46:04,400
Hi, I'm Chris Anthony with Cal Fire.

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03:46:04,400 --> 03:46:09,880
Our beautiful state of California is blessed with abundant recreation opportunities.

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03:46:10,400 --> 03:46:13,820
This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.

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03:46:14,780 --> 03:46:20,000
But following years of severe drought in bark beetle infestation, our forests are suffering.

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03:46:20,480 --> 03:46:27,120
And these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those recreating outdoors.

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03:46:27,600 --> 03:46:32,040
I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family,

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03:46:32,040 --> 03:46:36,060
and the unique natural resources of the state of California.

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03:46:36,580 --> 03:46:41,420
Be aware of standing dead trees and avoid dense stands of dead trees.

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03:46:42,020 --> 03:46:43,800
Take time to look up around you.

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03:46:45,180 --> 03:46:48,380
Are the leaves or needles on the tree brown or missing?

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03:46:49,120 --> 03:46:50,660
Do you see numerous dead branches?

2541
03:46:51,260 --> 03:46:54,260
Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely?

2542
03:46:55,260 --> 03:46:57,360
Or do you see signs of rot in the tree?

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03:46:57,720 --> 03:46:58,960
Is the top of the tree dead?

2544
03:46:58,960 --> 03:47:05,920
Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car under or near dead or dying trees.

2545
03:47:06,260 --> 03:47:11,160
Millions of dead trees also significantly increase our risk of wildfire.

2546
03:47:11,560 --> 03:47:15,820
95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity.

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03:47:16,480 --> 03:47:21,660
When it comes to having an open campfire, be sure they're allowed at your location.

2548
03:47:22,380 --> 03:47:27,200
And if required, get a permit. Permits are available online.

2549
03:47:27,200 --> 03:47:33,040
While building a campfire, clear flammable vegetation at least 10 feet from around the ring of the fire.

2550
03:47:33,580 --> 03:47:40,020
Make sure that you always have a shovel and bucket of water nearby and never leave your campfire unattended.

2551
03:47:40,720 --> 03:47:44,300
Before leaving your campfire, make sure that you extinguish it completely.

2552
03:47:45,220 --> 03:47:48,380
Use the drown, stir, and feel method.

2553
03:47:49,240 --> 03:47:53,180
Drown your campfire with water, stir it with a shovel, and finally,

2554
03:47:53,180 --> 03:47:59,020
feel to make sure that there's no heat coming off of your fire. So remember, all it takes

2555
03:47:59,020 --> 03:48:05,080
is one spark. Unattended or improperly extinguished campfires have started many large and damaging

2556
03:48:05,080 --> 03:48:11,580
fires throughout the state of California. Being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable.

2557
03:48:12,200 --> 03:48:17,500
In applying these simple safety precautions will help protect yourself, your family, and

2558
03:48:17,500 --> 03:48:20,500
One may make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire.

2559
03:48:21,120 --> 03:48:25,540
For more information, please visit ReadyForWildfire.org.

2560
03:48:33,240 --> 03:48:36,880
So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.

2561
03:48:37,580 --> 03:48:41,340
And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.

2562
03:48:41,920 --> 03:48:46,480
Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

2563
03:48:47,220 --> 03:48:53,000
Even a poorly-disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the

2564
03:48:53,000 --> 03:48:57,540
canyon and into Grass Valley in Nevada City. So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be

2565
03:48:57,540 --> 03:49:02,200
safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're

2566
03:49:02,200 --> 03:49:07,600
disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire. So when you're down here,

2567
03:49:07,800 --> 03:49:11,900
pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

2568
03:49:12,440 --> 03:49:18,200
We do have call boxes for you to call out. If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon,

2569
03:49:18,200 --> 03:49:21,920
and you need to be moving quickly away from it,

2570
03:49:22,120 --> 03:49:25,280
and don't wait for us to fly over,

2571
03:49:25,420 --> 03:49:26,680
go wait for it, and engine companies,

2572
03:49:27,140 --> 03:49:30,160
if you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon,

2573
03:49:30,380 --> 03:49:31,340
move out of the way of it,

2574
03:49:31,760 --> 03:49:34,040
because it's gonna be congested at the trailhead

2575
03:49:34,040 --> 03:49:34,700
trying to get out.

2576
03:49:35,300 --> 03:49:38,600
So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely,

2577
03:49:39,080 --> 03:49:41,040
and know that evacuations may take longer

2578
03:49:41,560 --> 03:49:42,640
on those hot summer days

2579
03:49:42,640 --> 03:49:43,940
if there's a fire in the river canyon.

2580
03:49:44,460 --> 03:49:46,180
Think about things like evacuation.

2581
03:49:46,180 --> 03:49:48,800
How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?

2582
03:49:49,100 --> 03:49:53,560
Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you

2583
03:49:53,560 --> 03:49:56,620
do your part to prevent wildfires in the Hebrew River King.

2584
03:50:03,700 --> 03:50:10,840
In Nevada County, defense will space is a year-round effort. From winter storm recovery, to preparing

2585
03:50:10,840 --> 03:50:17,300
for wildfire season, resilience takes a united community. Create defense will space around

2586
03:50:17,300 --> 03:50:21,940
your home, property, or business to get first responders a chance to protect what matters

2587
03:50:21,940 --> 03:50:24,720
most. We are all in this together.

2588
03:50:27,200 --> 03:50:31,700
Learn more at readynavadacounty.org slash defense will space.

2589
03:50:34,920 --> 03:50:38,860
The river gives us a challenge. This year particularly with the

2590
03:50:38,860 --> 03:50:42,520
spawning dam issues is that the water is now is unregulated coming down the

2591
03:50:42,520 --> 03:50:47,600
south of Uber River. So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle

2592
03:50:47,600 --> 03:50:51,560
of the river in the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the

2593
03:50:51,560 --> 03:50:55,680
afternoon you can be knee deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they

2594
03:50:55,680 --> 03:50:58,500
have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come into the lake

2595
03:50:58,500 --> 03:51:02,360
spawning and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that change can

2596
03:51:02,360 --> 03:51:06,860
happen in being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher ground so that

2597
03:51:06,860 --> 03:51:08,580
you're safe and your family is safe.

2598
03:51:09,240 --> 03:51:13,440
So what you should do to get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,

2599
03:51:14,020 --> 03:51:16,760
make your feet forward, downriver.

2600
03:51:17,260 --> 03:51:21,200
That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver and if you have to flow, you go

2601
03:51:21,200 --> 03:51:22,140
with the flow of the river.

2602
03:51:22,500 --> 03:51:28,120
Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging

2603
03:51:28,120 --> 03:51:32,180
over, yell for help, and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm.

2604
03:51:32,840 --> 03:51:37,420
But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.

2605
03:51:38,540 --> 03:51:44,260
The more water is in the river, the more risk there is. The more hazard there is for

2606
03:51:44,260 --> 03:51:48,280
somebody that's swimming. The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily

2607
03:51:48,280 --> 03:51:52,000
you could get knocked over, slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking,

2608
03:51:52,140 --> 03:51:54,000
the colder the water is going to be as well.

2609
03:51:54,000 --> 03:51:54,120
Well,

2610
03:52:01,840 --> 03:52:07,540
what people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that

2611
03:52:07,540 --> 03:52:13,360
has an open flame, any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying,

2612
03:52:13,900 --> 03:52:18,280
can very easily shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other

2613
03:52:18,280 --> 03:52:18,940
people at the river.

2614
03:52:19,280 --> 03:52:24,140
If you come to the river that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place, but

2615
03:52:24,140 --> 03:52:28,760
take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought, bring that back

2616
03:52:28,760 --> 03:52:33,340
out with you odds are you're gonna see some bottles or a pan or something like that

2617
03:52:33,340 --> 03:52:38,440
take that with you and please please please pick up after your pets in

2618
03:52:38,440 --> 03:52:43,220
addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons we're also

2619
03:52:43,220 --> 03:52:46,880
really worried about trash you know the plastics and things like that and also the

2620
03:52:46,880 --> 03:52:50,640
dog waste for the health of the environment because if you don't it's just gonna

2621
03:52:50,640 --> 03:52:54,000
end up in the river and it's bad for human health it's bad for the health of the

2622
03:52:54,000 --> 03:52:55,840
environment as well the

2623
03:53:03,360 --> 03:53:05,880
parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited

2624
03:53:05,880 --> 03:53:10,060
and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often so if people

2625
03:53:10,060 --> 03:53:12,900
have to park on the side of the highway then the highway here is an active

2626
03:53:12,900 --> 03:53:17,020
state highway it's a vital artery to people in three different counties we

2627
03:53:17,020 --> 03:53:20,240
have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area access is

2628
03:53:20,240 --> 03:53:23,520
always key and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire

2629
03:53:23,520 --> 03:53:27,640
apparatus and equipment so they have that ability and maneuver and to park and to

2630
03:53:27,640 --> 03:53:31,340
get to somebody in need quickly is very important. Financial cost for parking

2631
03:53:31,340 --> 03:53:34,840
citations in the hundreds of dollars especially for these areas the county has

2632
03:53:34,840 --> 03:53:39,340
to enhance some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive.

2633
03:53:39,900 --> 03:53:44,060
And it goes basically on your vehicle registration, so if you don't end up paying that parking citation,

2634
03:53:44,360 --> 03:53:48,460
it's going to end up on you later on when you pay your fees at DMV.

2635
03:53:48,960 --> 03:53:54,280
So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people,

2636
03:53:55,040 --> 03:53:59,700
a lot of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

2637
03:53:59,700 --> 03:54:02,740
And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient.

2638
03:54:03,100 --> 03:54:06,780
To understand that it's gonna take time to actually park,

2639
03:54:07,420 --> 03:54:09,700
safely, walk down to the river, and enjoy.

2640
03:54:10,000 --> 03:54:12,720
So patience is something you have to bring.

2641
03:54:28,730 --> 03:54:32,650
Observe a domesticated human family in their natural habitat.

2642
03:54:33,090 --> 03:54:35,330
Known to their species as the backyard.

2643
03:54:35,750 --> 03:54:36,710
Do you think I should light it now?

2644
03:54:37,210 --> 03:54:37,910
Yeah, yeah.

2645
03:54:38,970 --> 03:54:41,970
Oh dear, someone is about to burn a pile of debris

2646
03:54:41,970 --> 03:54:44,710
that's too tall, which can start a wildfire.

2647
03:54:46,660 --> 03:54:49,000
Wait, what could it be?

2648
03:54:49,660 --> 03:54:50,760
I mean it is.

2649
03:54:51,320 --> 03:54:52,180
It's my feedback.

2650
03:54:52,900 --> 03:54:53,620
What a legend.

2651
03:54:54,440 --> 03:54:55,460
Hey, it's not here.

2652
03:54:56,040 --> 03:54:57,260
Sorry, it was too high.

2653
03:54:57,920 --> 03:54:58,200
It's right.

2654
03:54:58,460 --> 03:54:59,680
Watch as he is too clean.

2655
03:55:00,000 --> 03:55:15,100
It wasn't that there's no win, and how you remove some of the debris to create a smaller, safer, burning pile. No, you can't make it bigger, baby. The bigger the better. Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans. I appreciate it. This won't.

2656
03:55:19,840 --> 03:55:21,000
Smokey's done it again.

2657
03:55:23,840 --> 03:55:26,720
Only you can prevent wildfires.

2658
03:55:31,840 --> 03:55:33,180
The river gives us a challenge.

2659
03:55:33,180 --> 03:55:37,940
This year particularly with the spawning dam issues is that the water is now

2660
03:55:37,940 --> 03:55:42,940
is unregulated coming down to South Uber River. So we can get fluctuations where

2661
03:55:42,940 --> 03:55:47,140
you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high

2662
03:55:47,140 --> 03:55:51,480
and dry and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water and it all depends

2663
03:55:51,480 --> 03:55:54,980
on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come

2664
03:55:54,980 --> 03:55:58,620
into the lake spawning and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that

2665
03:55:58,620 --> 03:56:02,360
change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to

2666
03:56:02,360 --> 03:56:05,460
higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.

2667
03:56:05,920 --> 03:56:10,280
So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,

2668
03:56:10,880 --> 03:56:13,580
make your feet forward, downriver.

2669
03:56:14,120 --> 03:56:17,860
That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver, and if you have to flow, you

2670
03:56:17,860 --> 03:56:18,960
go with the flow of the river.

2671
03:56:19,380 --> 03:56:24,940
Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging

2672
03:56:24,940 --> 03:56:27,500
over, yell for help, and stay calm.

2673
03:56:27,680 --> 03:56:29,020
That's the number one thing to stay calm.

2674
03:56:29,020 --> 03:56:35,740
but the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe the more

2675
03:56:35,740 --> 03:56:41,100
water is in the river the more risk there is the more hazard there is for

2676
03:56:41,100 --> 03:56:44,480
somebody that's swimming the harder it's going to be to move around the more

2677
03:56:44,480 --> 03:56:48,400
easily you could get knocked over slip and fall into the river and generally

2678
03:56:48,400 --> 03:56:51,960
speaking the colder the water is going to be as well so

2679
03:56:58,520 --> 03:56:59,580
one of the major threats that

2680
03:56:59,580 --> 03:57:03,840
we face here in Nevada County is wildfire and so while you're down visiting the

2681
03:57:03,840 --> 03:57:06,060
you've a river, consider the fire threat.

2682
03:57:06,600 --> 03:57:08,560
Know that on a red flag day especially,

2683
03:57:09,000 --> 03:57:11,220
a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

2684
03:57:12,000 --> 03:57:15,880
Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire

2685
03:57:15,880 --> 03:57:18,080
that pushes all the way down the canyon

2686
03:57:18,080 --> 03:57:19,820
and integrates valiant about a city.

2687
03:57:20,260 --> 03:57:21,740
So this summer we're encouraging folks

2688
03:57:21,740 --> 03:57:23,180
to just be safe when they're out there.

2689
03:57:23,620 --> 03:57:25,740
Please don't have barbecues or campfires.

2690
03:57:26,100 --> 03:57:28,440
Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes

2691
03:57:28,440 --> 03:57:30,580
and other products like that that could start a fire.

2692
03:57:31,100 --> 03:57:33,780
So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

2693
03:57:34,340 --> 03:57:36,660
Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

2694
03:57:37,140 --> 03:57:40,280
We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.

2695
03:57:40,960 --> 03:57:46,660
Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.

2696
03:57:47,180 --> 03:57:51,480
And don't wait for us to fly over or don't wait for an engine companies.

2697
03:57:51,860 --> 03:57:57,360
If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's

2698
03:57:57,360 --> 03:57:59,440
going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

2699
03:58:00,040 --> 03:58:04,260
So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that

2700
03:58:04,260 --> 03:58:08,340
evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there is a fire in the

2701
03:58:08,340 --> 03:58:12,660
river king. Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if a

2702
03:58:12,660 --> 03:58:16,500
fire were to kick off? Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and

2703
03:58:16,500 --> 03:58:20,900
topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the

2704
03:58:20,900 --> 03:58:21,320
Very very good.

2705
04:00:00,000 --> 04:00:01,820
Whether you live in our oak woodland.