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[0:06] 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,
[0:36] or a pan or something like that, take that with you,
[0:38] and please, please, please pick up after your pets.
[0:42] In addition to kind of picking up trash
[0:45] because of aesthetic reasons,
[0:47] we're also really worried about trash,
[0:49] you know, the plastics and things like that,
[0:50] and also the dog waste for the health of the environment.
[0:53] Because if you don't, it's just gonna end up in the river,
[0:56] and it's bad for human health,
[0:57] it's bad for the health of the environment as well.
[1:07] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited,
[1:10] and obviously we don't have room for tons of people
[1:13] here often so people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active
[1:17] state highway it's a vital artery to people in three different counties we have medical emergencies
[1:22] or any other kind of emergencies in this area access is always key and it's always very difficult
[1:26] to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment so they have that ability to maneuver and
[1:31] to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important financial cost for parking citations
[1:36] in the hundreds of dollars especially for these areas the county has enhanced some of the
[1:40] for specific parking zones in this area so it is very expensive and it goes
[1:44] basically on your vehicle registration so if you don't end up paying that
[1:47] parking citation it's gonna end up on you later on when you pay your fees
[1:52] with the MD. So on the weekends expect long lines not a lot of parking a lot of
[1:58] people a lot of foot traffic on the roads be very cautious when you're driving
[2:03] down towards the river and I think the biggest thing is just to be patience
[2:07] 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.
[2:33] Observe for domesticated human family in their natural habitat known to their species as the backyard.
[2:40] Do you think I should light it now?
[2:41] Yeah.
[2:43] Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris that's too tall which can start a wildfire.
[2:49] I
[2:54] made it. It's smokey. It's smokey bad. What a legend. Hey, it's smokey. Sorry, it's too high.
[3:02] Watch as he is simply in shows that there's no wind and how he will move some of the debris.
[3:08] Took me to a smaller, safer bun and pie. No, you can't make it bigger baby. The bigger the better.
[3:14] Take note. I feel as if we're referring to our humans. I appreciate it.
[3:18] This is a sponk.
[3:23] Smoke, he's done it again.
[3:26] I smoke you.
[3:28] Only you can prevent wildfires.
[3:36] The river gives us a challenge.
[3:38] This year, particularly with the spolting dam issues,
[3:41] is that the water is now is unregulated coming down the south of your river.
[3:45] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the
[3:49] morning, standing on a rock high and dry, and then in the afternoon you can be
[3:53] knee deep in water. And it all depends on how much heat they have that's going
[3:57] to melt the snow, that's going to come into the lake, and that's going to spill
[4:00] over the dam. Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's
[4:05] happening to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your family
[4:09] is safe. So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that
[4:13] you stay calm, make your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest part is
[4:19] getting your feet downriver, and if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.
[4:23] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over,
[4:30] yell for help, and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm. But the biggest part is
[4:35] understand that what's important is being safe. The more water is in the river, the more risk
[4:43] there is. The more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming, the harder it's going to be to move
[4:47] around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking,
[4:53] the colder the water is going to be as well.
[5:02] 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
[5:32] cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.
[5:35] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.
[5:38] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.
[5:41] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.
[5:45] Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.
[5:51] And don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for an engine company's.
[5:56] If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it.
[6:00] because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.
[6:04] So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely
[6:07] and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days
[6:11] if there's a fire in the river cave.
[6:13] Think about things like evacuation.
[6:15] How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[6:18] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography
[6:21] it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river cave.
[8:04] Whether you live in our Oak Woodlands
[8:07] For Alpine Forest, if you're a resident of Nevada County, then wildfire is on your mind.
[8:14] From community planning to defensible space and green waste collection,
[8:24] efforts may be
[8:25] different.
[8:27] We are all in this together.
[8:30] Learn more about wildfire preparedness at readynavadacounty.org.
[8:34] So as a UC Cooperative Extension Forest and Fire Advisor, my goal is to extend the best
[8:40] available research to the people who are helping people prepare here in our region.
[8:46] And so I often work with agencies and partners throughout town to help make sure that they're
[8:52] aware of the latest research that people have published and that they can incorporate that
[8:57] into their planning and preparedness.
[8:59] I know that when we think about fire in California, it can be really overwhelming.
[9:03] I mean, you can think, what can I do?
[9:05] I'm just one person.
[9:07] But what I can say is you can start at your own home,
[9:09] where you live with your family.
[9:11] And I tell people, there's a lot of things you can do,
[9:14] but there's still going to be a chance
[9:15] that your home burns.
[9:16] You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning,
[9:19] but it will never be completely safe
[9:20] because we live in California.
[9:22] Fire is here before us and it'll be here after us as well.
[9:25] You can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire,
[9:29] you know how to get out and you know how to protect your family.
[9:32] The next step would be to prepare in your home and the land around it, so making sure that your home is fire-resistant.
[9:38] Then working on the defensible space surrounding that.
[9:40] And once you kind of have your own personal things tackled, you can really start to engage in the broader community.
[9:45] 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.
[9:51] And together it will be stronger.
[9:52] In California, we've been hearing about defensible space for quite a long time because we have a public resource code about it.
[9:58] at California 42-91.
[10:00] 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.
[10:30] And I know people will say, but Kate, I love my plants.
[10:34] And I have to tell them, I love plants too.
[10:36] I was a botanist, but I have to think about where I can put the plants that I love so
[10:42] that my home is safe and so that they're also safe.
[10:45] And so the message we're trying to tell people now is that from zero to five feet of a house,
[10:50] you have no combustible objects or maybe low combustibility if you're really good at maintenance.
[10:55] I'm not.
[10:56] But maybe you are.
[10:56] So you could have a well irrigated lawn that you mow regularly or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch.
[11:03] And then out from there, from five feet to 30 feet, it's the lean, clean, and green zone.
[11:09] And in that area you'll have beautiful plants, but they're going to be spaced really wide apart
[11:15] so that there's no continuous fuel leading towards your home.
[11:18] And you'll have beautiful, hard-scaping.
[11:21] I've seen flagstones and decomposed granite and tile work,
[11:26] that you can use to kind of break up all of those fuels that are near your home.
[11:30] And then from 30 feet to 100 feet out, you'll have reduced fuel.
[11:33] So around my home, that means we have large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees.
[11:38] But we've reduced the understory cover some,
[11:42] and we've really opened up the forest canopy in that area.
[11:45] So, California Public Resource Code 42-91, they has two zones, zero to 30 feet, which
[11:53] is lean, clean, and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel.
[11:57] We know many homes burn because of embers, because of embers getting into addicts, but
[12:01] also because of embers that land at the base of a house, and your mulch and your woody
[12:08] plants that are not well maintained, and your lawn that wasn't mowed that week, and when
[12:13] In an Ember lands really close to your house, maybe within zero to five feet, and you
[12:17] get a small fire, that small fire can grow, and it can catch your house on fire.
[12:22] And so, the latest research and the latest recommendations at the national level, and also
[12:28] for the University of California, is really focused on this new zero to five foot, no combustible
[12:33] to low combustible zone.
[12:35] So sometimes people think with the fenceable space, more is better.
[12:39] But what I can say is that more isn't always better.
[12:42] If I eat too much chocolate cake, I'm probably going to feel ill.
[12:46] And so, when I think about defensible space and your home, I know that we really need
[12:51] to have the most intensity right around the home itself.
[12:54] You want your home to be fire resistant.
[12:56] You want to have low to no combustibility within 5 feet.
[13:00] From 5 to 30 feet have a lean, clean and green zone, and then from 30 to 100 feet you have
[13:05] reduced fuels.
[13:07] And nowhere in there, except within 5 feet of the house, am I talking about bare mineral
[13:11] soil or rocks. Beyond that you can enjoy the greenery of nature and flowers and trees but you
[13:20] just want to be very careful about their spacing. I've heard some people say I'm really afraid of
[13:25] fire. I'm going to have 500 feet of bare mineral soil and I get worried because I think that's a lot
[13:32] of work but I also know that doesn't necessarily protect them from fire. It protects them from one
[13:38] aspect of a fire protects them from a flame front, moving past their house, but it doesn't
[13:42] protect them from the embers, it could still catch that house on fire.
[13:45] I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet of defensible space, that sometimes
[13:51] that actually might negatively impact our natural resources, we need to be careful about
[13:56] how we manage our defensible space.
[13:58] Sometimes we live in these beautiful mix conifer forests like around here in Nevada City,
[14:03] and reducing the fuels in those forests actually could be a type of restoration that could be
[14:07] good for them. But at other times, if you live maybe in a chaperale area, reducing those
[14:13] fuels for more than 100 feet could actually be detrimental to that plant community. And
[14:18] so we just need to be really mindful of how we use defensible space and knowing that we
[14:22] only really need about 100 feet. For our home, unless you live on a very steep slope or
[14:27] if there's very dense vegetation, you might want to extend it to a 200 feet. So I always
[14:31] like to think that everyone is an expert in fire physics. It's not just people like myself
[14:35] who have their doctorates in it, because we've all roasted marshmallows around a campfire.
[14:40] So we all know how fire works.
[14:42] So we know that if you take your marshmallow and you stick it directly into the center
[14:45] of that campfire, it's going to catch fire.
[14:49] And that's how homes can get caught on fire as well,
[14:52] kind of that direct flame contact.
[14:54] But when I think about what makes the fire resistant home,
[14:56] they often have, I think about maybe the top five things that you can do.
[15:00] 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.
[15:29] because when I think about a fire resistant home,
[15:31] it's always about the design, the materials, and the maintenance.
[15:36] So metal and tile roofs, they often have these gaps on the edges.
[15:41] These little gaps, you need to plug up with some sort of filler,
[15:44] which I'm certain the building department can tell you what to use,
[15:46] and I can't.
[15:47] But what I can say is that little critters love to make nests there,
[15:51] whether they're a wasp or a bird or a small mammal like a mouse.
[15:56] It's the perfect size for a nest.
[15:58] which is unfortunate because then you have all these grasses and needles and
[16:02] leaves right on your wooden roof deck underneath the concrete or underneath the
[16:08] concrete or the tile or the metal and that actually is what often catches those
[16:12] types of roofs on fire. One of the other things every home needs is to make sure
[16:15] that they have attic and basement vents that can reduce the number of
[16:20] embers that come into that house and that is currently regulated in the
[16:24] in California building code chapter seven A.
[16:27] But if you have an older home like myself,
[16:29] then it didn't apply when it was built
[16:32] because that's a newer building code.
[16:33] And so I've gone back into my house
[16:35] when we first moved in.
[16:36] We couldn't afford fancy new vents.
[16:38] And so we went to the hardware store
[16:40] and bought one eighth inch screen.
[16:43] And we stapled that over all of our vents
[16:45] and their attic and our basement.
[16:47] Once we kind of settled through the moving into a new place,
[16:50] we were able to afford new vents.
[16:53] And so we went to the California Building Code website.
[16:56] And we looked to see what were the main companies
[16:59] they recommended in the style events.
[17:02] We decided on an event that had an exterior baffling,
[17:06] and then a 1-8th inch screen that had intimescent paint.
[17:11] So I thought a lot of things.
[17:12] Let me try to break that down just a little bit.
[17:14] So the reason we have attic vents is because they help
[17:17] your attic air circulates so that your home doesn't rot
[17:21] from the inside out.
[17:22] But in a fire, they actually serve two main purposes, these vents.
[17:26] The vents all vents in your house can allow embers to go into your house.
[17:32] And then if you, if your home is close enough to another structure, or maybe some plants
[17:37] that catch fire, then those vents can also be a way that you can have direct flame going
[17:42] into your house.
[17:43] And so when I thought about what type of event I really wanted on my house, I wanted
[17:47] an event that reduced the amount of embers that could go in.
[17:51] 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,
[17:57] those metal slats actually help snuff out those embers.
[18:01] And then we have the one eighth inch screen because again that helps reduce the amount of embers that are going into the attic.
[18:07] And then that screen has an intimescent paint.
[18:10] And what intimescent paint is, it has a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed to heat.
[18:16] So if something nearby is on fire, then that intimate paint will swell shut, and not
[18:22] allow anything else into the attic or crawl space.
[18:26] And I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need vents that can do all of those
[18:29] things, not one or the other.
[18:31] The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cutouts that you can put
[18:36] over the exterior of your vents before you evacuate if you have time.
[18:40] I know a lot of our evacuations in California are unfortunately becoming much shorter and shorter
[18:44] timeframes before we have to leave. And so you have to be ready to leave without any of that.
[18:49] But if you have the time, it could be nice to put on. One question I'm often asked is,
[18:54] Kate, I really want vents, but I'm not sure if I can afford them, especially if you're on a fixed
[18:58] income. But we have a resource that USDA rural development, loan service actually will give loans out
[19:05] for home improvements, and home renovations that include making your home resistant to fire.
[19:11] And so that can be one way, so these types of renovations, like vents, closing in, your
[19:17] soffits, updating your deck, can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed
[19:22] income.
[19:23] The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist, and you
[19:27] can Google that.
[19:28] The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist, and it can go
[19:32] through, and it tells you every event to look out, every window, every place where you should
[19:37] have put cocking in or you need to put cocking in and they can help walk you through that list of
[19:43] items to do. And it's an extensive list. There are these top five areas that you really need to
[19:49] work on as a resident of FireZone. At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all
[19:57] should be working on still.
[20:00] 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.
[20:30] shot and killed another individual. Several people were wounded. One of the individuals
[20:35] that was killed was Laura Wilcox. Laura's parents took it upon themselves to
[20:46] advocate and work with state legislators to enact what was known as Laura's law in a state of
[20:56] Lora's Law became part of California's welfare and institutions code, replicating what was done in dozens of other states.
[21:03] Several years later, California's Mental Health Services Act provided a potential funding source for Nevada County to implement assisted outpatient treatment.
[21:12] So in May 2008, after about a year and a half of planning efforts, Nevada County became the first county in California.
[21:23] and so far to this day the only county that has fully implemented assisted
[21:30] outpatient treatment. The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap
[21:34] for dangerous people in need of mental health services who may not be on
[21:38] probation are not gravely disabled or don't meet the criteria for emergency
[21:43] involuntary hospitalization. Assisted outpatient treatment allows a judge to
[21:49] to order those individuals to receive outpatient treatment in their community, they can still
[21:55] live at home, they can still work, they can still go to school, but they're ordered
[21:59] into treatment.
[22:01] The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.
[22:03] The collaborative courts are amazing.
[22:07] It is a conversation with the judge and the attorneys and the treatment team and the individual.
[22:15] And the personal contact of having a collaborative team avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for the benefits to proceed.
[22:25] 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.
[22:40] Collaborative processes that have a much greater impact and are much more effective.
[22:45] It's serious in that the judge attempts to hold a person accountable for that treatment plan that they agreed to.
[22:54] 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.
[23:07] So, we are having a conversation and it is very supportive.
[23:16] Recovery oriented environment that takes place right in the courtroom.
[23:22] Of 25 people referred to the program, only five have the face court orders to undergo
[23:27] treatment and the rest volunteered to be treated.
[23:30] And data show that the program has saved more than a half million dollars over two and a
[23:35] The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community.
[23:41] We have those 25 people are spending less time in jail.
[23:47] That means less time for judges, less time for probation officers, less arrests that the sheriffs and local police departments have to do.
[23:56] So it frees up law enforcement to pay attention to other areas.
[24:01] Many of these individuals are now living independently rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.
[24:12] Many of these individuals are either full-time employed or part-time employed compared to no employment before the interdependent treatment.
[24:21] I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being somewhere in the community out of treatment.
[24:44] I'm a trainer Schneider and I'm a river scientist and river skills teacher and I also love to play the river.
[24:50] 12 years ago, I started doing some camps that teach people what we call river literacy,
[24:55] how you can read the water so you can understand where it's awesome places to play.
[25:00] 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.
[25:29] But it's super important when you're playing that you're actually looking for other things to wherever you are
[25:34] Whatever you're going to do we all have different choices what we do at the river. It's super important
[25:39] You scout first so if you're attempted you one of those people who likes to jump off rocks
[25:44] You should be in the water ahead of time with a mask and looking very carefully for any obstruction if you're like me
[25:50] Who loves to go into large boulders and these beautiful beautiful large openings underneath full of fish then you also want to always look
[25:57] and make sure that it's totally clear.
[25:59] We get really, this river's very dynamic, changes a lot.
[26:03] And last year we had very high flows on the river
[26:05] that move large rocks and other obstructions
[26:08] that can end up being in our favorite place spots.
[26:10] So the best way to look
[26:11] and make sure you can be safe in those spots
[26:13] is looking from downstream up first.
[26:16] That way, the current can't pull you into anything
[26:18] and you can make sure everything's in the clear.
[26:22] Point number two, grip.
[26:25] 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.
[26:31] Guess what? They're all, of course, slippery.
[26:34] So when hopping from rock to rock, it can be quite easy to slip and lose your footing.
[26:38] And you might come into a place that actually has a very large hazard or just simply grit yourself.
[26:43] It's also when we're following a buddy, they've gone before us, and the rock gets wet.
[26:47] So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did.
[26:51] It's super important, as you're at the river, if you can move along, use three points of
[26:55] contact.
[26:56] Move yourself along as quickly as you need, but it's incredible how much it serves
[26:59] us for our stability.
[27:01] Every year, every year someone falls and gets seriously either injured or dies, simply
[27:06] from slipping on rock.
[27:08] And a third concept for a tact.
[27:11] So our bodies, they're bizarrely shaped and look at all these things coming out, they're
[27:15] just set to get snagged into things.
[27:17] and some of the places we're playing or some of the places we might find ourselves
[27:20] have some rocks that have really small openings and we can easily get what's called entrapped.
[27:27] Even at low floats, it's very easy to get entrapped. It's just, it's really quite bizarre.
[27:32] So what's important for us, if you find yourself in a situation where you have large moving water
[27:37] or rocks underneath where it can have entrapped, as you can't see them,
[27:41] it's super important you protect yourself.
[27:43] 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.
[27:51] Don't be shoving those into rocks.
[27:53] Another very important part of protection is protect each other.
[27:57] Some people are pushing themselves to keep up with others and doing things that they're not fighting their body.
[28:03] Some people you might see are just doing things that are just playing silly that can harm themselves or harm others.
[28:08] Super important, you carry forward to protect each other well with the river.
[28:12] So great, thank you all so much for watching this video and loving and caring for the Yuba.
[28:17] And just remember these concepts, next time you go down to the river, just remember to
[28:20] look, rip and protect, and enjoy yourself.
[28:24] Have a great time at the river, and be safe.
[29:25] Trucky Healthy Babies is an evidence-based home visiting program model.
[29:31] A home visitor forms a really healthy, long-lasting relationship with the family and teach parents
[29:39] That's how to understand their baby at every single stage of development.
[29:47] I just struggled a lot, being a first-time mom, and Joette was just really there in support.
[29:53] The support is, it's wonderful, and in feeling like you're actually a part of a community
[29:58] and that you're not alone.
[30:00] 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.
[30:16] 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?
[30:29] If I need them last minute where can I go to get some food if my family's struggling these things?
[30:34] I had no idea about I'd know where to go
[30:37] Knowing that there's someone there that you can reach out to is amazing
[30:42] When I talk with my colleagues in other areas of the state one of the things that
[30:48] I am reminded again and again about that is unique about Nevada County is the extent to which we are connected
[30:55] with one another we have multiple
[30:58] non-profit agencies and government agencies, and we all know one another, and we all work
[31:04] together. And so, Foothill and Trucky Healthy Babies, I know that if I'm looking for a
[31:10] resource that those home visitors know all the resources that are out there, and I can
[31:15] pick up the phone and call them and say, hey, I just got a call from a family, and they're
[31:19] looking for XYZ. And chances are those home visitors should be able to tell me what
[31:25] that is I've been doing this for 35 years so one trend that everybody my age has
[31:31] notices when we were practicing we were dealing a lot with medical issues we
[31:36] now are dealing with many more mental health issues particularly with the
[31:42] stresses on family and adolescents depression anxiety I've been reading a lot of
[31:48] research lately that says the number one factor in resilience for kid in
[31:53] building resilience is having a warm, positive relationship with a caring adult in their
[32:01] life. Usually that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of home visiting is that parents
[32:07] who may not have had that have an opportunity to build that kind of relationship with their
[32:12] home visitor. And then have the ability to build that kind of relationship with their child,
[32:18] which will carry forward through the generations. And I really think that if you want to change
[32:23] the world the way to do it is to provide that kind of intensive home visiting to support
[32:28] to parents who need it.
[32:41] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue,
[32:46] anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're
[32:52] carrying, it very easily shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other
[32:58] people at the river. If you come to the river that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical
[33:03] place, but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought,
[33:07] bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan or something
[33:12] like that, take that with you, and please, please, please, pick up after your pets.
[33:18] In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really worried
[33:23] about trash, you know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health
[33:27] of the environment, because if you don't, it's just going to end up in the river and it's
[33:31] bad for human health, it's bad for the health of the environment as well.
[35:57] 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
[36:24] and other products like that that could start a fire.
[36:26] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.
[36:29] Know that while you're down here,
[36:31] your cell phone may not work.
[36:32] We do have call boxes for you to call out.
[36:35] If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon,
[36:39] you need to be moving quickly away from it.
[36:42] And don't wait for us to fly over.
[36:45] Don't wait for an engine companies.
[36:47] If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon,
[36:50] move out of the way of it, because it's
[36:52] going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.
[36:55] So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely
[36:59] and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot
[37:02] summer days if there's a fire in the river king.
[37:04] Think about things like evacuation.
[37:07] How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[37:09] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather,
[37:12] and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent
[37:15] wildfires in the river king.
[37:24] The parking lots here at the river river
[37:26] are very limited.
[37:27] and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often so if people
[37:31] have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active
[37:34] state highway it's a vital artery to people in three different counties we
[37:38] have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area access is
[37:42] always key and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire
[37:45] apparatus and equipment so to have that ability and maneuver and to park and to
[37:49] get to somebody in need quickly is very important. Financial cost for parking
[37:53] citations in the hundreds of dollars especially for these areas the county has
[37:56] to enhance some of the fines for specific parking zones
[37:59] in this area, so it is very expensive.
[38:01] And it goes basically on your vehicle registration.
[38:04] So if you don't end up paying that parking citation,
[38:06] it's gonna end up on you later on
[38:08] when you pay your fees with the MD.
[38:10] So on the weekends, expect long lines,
[38:13] not a lot of parking, a lot of people,
[38:16] a lot of foot traffic on the roads,
[38:18] be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.
[38:22] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patience,
[38:24] understand that it's going to take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river
[38:31] and enjoy, so patience is something you have to bring.
[38:40] Election officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections
[38:45] in Nevada County. Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot
[38:50] in the mail. Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you send it in? Returned
[38:56] the elections office where they're processed and counted. Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique
[39:02] barcode that gives you credit for voting. This ensures that each voter can only vote once.
[39:08] Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.
[39:13] If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step. If your signature is challenged,
[39:19] you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue. The two most common reasons
[39:24] a ballot envelope is challenged are, the envelope isn't signed, or the signature doesn't
[39:29] max the voter's record. A challenge ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.
[39:34] You can check the status of your ballot at minovatacounty.com slash elections.
[39:39] When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are opened and the ballot is removed, unfolded
[39:45] and prepared for processing through scanners, which total up the votes. Results are tabulated and
[39:50] released after the polls close on election night.
[39:53] When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts, and that your ballot is
[39:58] both secure and
[40:00] Private. If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County Elections Office or visit us online.
[40:35] and helping them get into a better environment.
[40:39] Each homeless person and each person
[40:41] has their own set of circumstances, their complex,
[40:44] their histories or complex, their backgrounds.
[40:46] There is no one-size-fits-all.
[40:51] Joining Built for Zero was about understanding
[40:53] what the data was telling us,
[40:56] so that we could best align our systems
[40:57] to take advantage of all this new incoming information
[41:01] to make sure we could shorten the time
[41:02] people spend homeless and to get people off the street quicker.
[41:07] Being able to know everybody by name and being able to have eight agencies working together on a weekly basis
[41:14] to find how the resources that they have can pull together to positively impact just that one person.
[41:22] It's a unique approach.
[41:23] We all know more intimately who everyone else is working with.
[41:27] 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
[41:42] You never know
[41:44] How quickly things can change
[41:48] That's what got me
[41:50] No technically homeless I guess
[41:54] You know life takes you down different paths, and that's the path I got stuck on I didn't ask for it
[42:01] This is the first time in years I have kind of a feeling of security.
[42:08] My social worker here, I owe him a lot of gratitude and I thank him very much.
[42:14] He's a good man, he's very much aware of what's available and how to make it work.
[42:24] And that's how I wanted it here.
[42:31] We're in the last mile of reaching functional zero to end veterans homelessness.
[42:44] When you all have a goal and we're all in agreement that at the end of the day, we're
[42:49] here to move people into housing and we're here to help our veterans, you just have to
[42:53] keep your eye on the goal.
[42:55] My fear had always been that data would start to dehumanize or move the faces of the people
[43:02] we're working with to the side so we could look at the numbers.
[43:05] We have another one, woo!
[43:08] I couldn't say more that that is further from the truth.
[43:11] The data has really driven a lot more humanity in our system as well.
[43:15] We need people to feel safe.
[43:17] And putting somebody in a home,
[43:20] giving them the basic needs of life,
[43:21] is only going to make their lives better and make your community better.
[43:24] The more time and equity you build in your community,
[43:28] the stronger your community is going to be.
[43:30] And happy you, you, are going to be.
[44:33] Your fairy godmother?
[44:35] It doesn't take a fairy godmother to tell you
[44:38] that the right fit means everything.
[44:41] Especially when it comes to car seats.
[44:46] Always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size.
[44:50] Oh, that does make a difference.
[44:54] Remember, their happily ever-afters are in your hands.
[44:58] To find out more.
[45:00] 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.
[45:28] Learn more from Cal Fire at ReadyForWildfire.org
[45:33] For real homeowners, keeping a well-maintained fire safe property not only is the law, but can
[45:38] also make a big difference in whether or not their home survives when a wildfire approaches.
[45:43] But after trimming trees and removing dead leaves and needles to make way for 100 feet of
[45:47] invincible space, homeowners are often left with the decision of how best it is scarred
[45:52] of the leftover piles of vegetation.
[45:53] 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.
[46:04] In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state, homeowners may decide to burn the cuttings instead.
[46:11] While burning landscape debris may be an option to residents, it does come with inherent risks.
[46:15] That's why Cal Fire urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to
[46:20] also make the choice to burn it safely and legally.
[46:24] During specific weather conditions, when we have very low humidities and we have strong
[46:28] winds, we will go into burn restrictions or we may even suspend burning.
[46:33] Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays a major factor in whether
[46:38] or not burning is allowed.
[46:40] Before burning begins, residents should contact their local air quality management agency
[46:45] and cal fire or their local fire station to ensure that it is a permissive burn day.
[46:50] But even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warned it's still important
[46:54] for residents to use good judgment and it's a mindful of current weather conditions.
[46:59] Just because it's a permissive burn day doesn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.
[47:03] If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.
[47:07] In many areas, homeowners may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station
[47:12] before burning.
[47:13] After obtaining any necessary permits and ensuring that burning is allowed, the next step
[47:19] is to safely prepare the pile for burning.
[47:21] Burn pile should be no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot, and you need to make sure that you
[47:25] have at least a 10 foot diameter clearance, free of landmable materials surrounding your pile.
[47:31] Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times.
[47:35] Having a responsible adult in attendance of your landscape debris burn at all times is required by law.
[47:41] In fact, if the fire gets out of your control, you could be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire.
[47:48] Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste as part of your defensible space plan.
[47:55] But it can be an extremely dangerous one, if not done responsibly.
[47:59] It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always be safe with your landscape debris burning.
[48:06] Hi,
[48:32] I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon, and even though it just rained, it's important to remember
[48:36] we're still in the middle of fire season.
[48:39] Keeping this in mind, your local police chiefs and I would like to introduce you to a new
[48:44] sound we will be using to notify you and your family of an immediate evacuation order.
[48:51] This new high-low system will not replace our code red notifications.
[48:55] It is simply another way in which we can notify you and your family of an emergency in your area.
[49:09] Situational awareness means using all of your senses during an emergency.
[49:20] Eyes, nose, and ears.
[49:23] The high-low siren is a new sound to help you stay safe in an emergency.
[49:27] It is specifically designed to alert you to an immediate evacuation order.
[49:32] If you hear this sound, it means only one thing, evacuate immediately.
[49:37] You will only hear this sound during an evacuation order.
[49:40] If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area
[49:44] and using PAs and going door to door to do evacuations.
[49:47] But if you hear this sound, you can help them in doing their jobs safely
[49:50] and evacuate the area immediately.
[49:53] If you miss the announcement or have questions, please do not call 911.
[49:58] one. Immediately in the
[50:00] 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.
[50:28] Nevada County is now part of a special pilot program instituted by Napa County to be better prepared for evacuations.
[50:37] State, regional and local officials who made this happen now welcome you, our community members to the team.
[50:46] Your job? No the sound and know what it means.
[50:50] Evacuate.
[50:51] Evacuate.
[50:54] Evacuate.
[50:55] Evacuate.
[51:09] so one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire and so
[51:13] while you're down visiting the Yuba River consider the fire threat. Know that on a
[51:18] red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a
[51:23] poorly-disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the
[51:28] canyon and into grass-villain about a city. So this summer we're encouraging folks
[51:32] to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires
[51:36] be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.
[51:42] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.
[51:45] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.
[51:48] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.
[51:51] Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.
[51:58] And don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for engine companies.
[52:02] 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.
[52:11] 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.
[52:20] Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[52:25] 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.
[52:32] Hello,
[52:38] I'm Jamie and I'm one of the faces of Nevada County Public Health.
[52:42] I'd like to tell you about one of our health and wellness programs, oral health.
[52:47] Oral health refers to the entire mouth including tooth decay, gum disease, and more.
[52:53] Why is oral health important? Because it is related to every working system of the body.
[52:59] Long conditions, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes can all be traced to bacteria
[53:05] and inflammation from the mouth. The good news is that good oral health
[53:09] habits can prevent many potential health problems. Brush two times a day with
[53:15] fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and see your dentist every six months.
[53:21] Prevention starts early. Children should see the dentist by their first tooth or
[53:26] first birthday. This will pave the way to better health for your child. For more
[53:31] information go to www.smilenabatacounty.com.
[53:39] We're here. We're here. We're here. We're here for
[53:44] you Nevada County. As the library we've strived to provide the best service we can during the
[53:50] COVID-19 health crisis. This includes providing ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and TV shows online for you
[53:59] to use with your library card.
[54:01] We're offering curbside pickup of library items
[54:04] like books and DVDs, as well as grab bags with crafts
[54:08] and activities for all ages.
[54:10] We also have your favorite programs,
[54:14] like book clubs and story times available online.
[54:17] We are here for you, Nevada County.
[54:19] Apply for your library card on our website today.
[54:25] The river gives us a challenge.
[54:27] This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,
[54:30] is that the water is now is unregulated,
[54:32] coming down to South Uber River.
[54:34] So we can get fluctuations where you could be
[54:37] in the middle of the river in the morning,
[54:39] standing on a rock high and dry,
[54:41] and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water.
[54:44] And it all depends on how much heat they have
[54:46] that's going to melt the snow,
[54:48] that's going to come into the lake,
[54:49] and that's going to spill over the dam.
[54:51] Being aware that change can happen
[54:53] and being aware when it's happening
[54:54] to be able to move to higher ground
[54:56] so that you're safe and your family is safe.
[54:59] so
[55:00] What you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm, make
[55:04] your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver.
[55:10] And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river. Look out ahead of you, look
[55:14] for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over, yell for help,
[55:20] and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm. But the biggest part is understand
[55:24] and that what's important is being safe.
[55:28] The more water is in the river, the more risk there is,
[55:33] the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming.
[55:35] The harder it's gonna be to move around,
[55:37] the more easily you could get knocked over,
[55:40] slip and fall into the river,
[55:41] and generally speaking, the colder the water is gonna be as well.
[56:03] Nevada County may be naturally stunning,
[56:06] but when we take a good look at what makes it so special,
[56:09] it's not scenery, it's for people.
[56:13] The employees of Nevada County are great people working together to support the county,
[56:18] our residents, and visitors.
[56:20] A. The Garcia believes that building a strong community means doing things right from the
[56:24] beginning because it improves your return on investment.
[56:28] Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life,
[56:32] it only makes sense to David to apply that approach to Nevada County as transportation planner
[56:36] for the Department of Public Works.
[56:38] Early
[56:45] Sebastian Roberts loves the outdoors, and the rush of pushing himself is a county's
[56:49] senior information systems analyst for our geographic information systems, he's responsible
[56:54] for advancing mapping technology for the county and the community.
[56:58] Sebastian, along with the rest of our information systems staff, are continually working to provide
[57:03] easy access for residents to all county services and information from trail maps to planning
[57:08] documents.
[57:11] Nancy Haffey is a management analyst and human resources.
[57:15] Nancy's expertise is critical to the human resources department,
[57:18] as she provides the necessary training, guidance, and assistance to better the county's workforce.
[57:23] Her work frustrates the kinds of talent and professionals
[57:26] and necessary to keep Nevada County on the forefront of delivering superior services.
[57:30] People listen to Nancy and not just on the job.
[57:36] Our county is rich with history and culture that has been mined from great people for over a century.
[57:44] 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.
[57:55] Robin knows how important it is for people to pursue personal growth and change and she includes herself in that philosophy.
[58:02] A collaborative approach by local agencies and community partners is responsible for Nevada County's low crime rate.
[58:08] Well
[58:12] Lopez helps folks overcome life's most difficult challenges, as well as helping
[58:17] him on the path to empowerment.
[58:23] As people like him, they're at the core of our county.
[58:27] As a social services eligibility supervisor, Manuel sees every day potential in people and
[58:34] the power of helping him.
[58:38] To the east, the county continues its commitment to health and wellness programs, the strength
[58:42] and families, and promote healthy lifestyles, and
[59:09] provides the foundation for our nearly 800
[59:11] employees. We continue to provide opportunities for life-long learning to all our
[59:16] residents.
[59:27] With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County, our fundamental
[59:30] motivations go way beyond the office when it comes to preserving our lifestyles.
[59:35] By Josh Patkins, Twin Boys. Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer
[59:41] and that position brings with it a great deal of responsibility. Josh has
[59:46] knowledge, experience, and commitment in his service to the county's physical
[59:49] infrastructure and beyond.
[59:59] Clear?
[1:00:04] Local government meeting. Common.
[1:00:14] 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.
[1:00:33] Nevada County hasn't gotten to where it is by being satisfied, which brings us to the
[1:00:37] same simple truth. We root for the home team because we are the home team. We are in
[1:00:44] Nevada County achieving more.
[1:00:58] What people should not bring to the river is
[1:01:00] alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers,
[1:01:07] that glass container that you're carrying, it very easily shatter on the rocks and
[1:01:11] and it becomes a hazard for not only you,
[1:01:13] but other people at the river.
[1:01:15] If you're come to the river,
[1:01:16] that's wonderful, enjoy it.
[1:01:18] It's an incredibly magical place,
[1:01:19] but take all of the trash that you brought with you.
[1:01:22] Everything that you brought, bring that back out with you.
[1:01:26] Odds are, you're gonna see some bottles or a pan
[1:01:28] or something like that, take that with you.
[1:01:30] And please, please, please, pick up after your pets.
[1:01:34] In addition to kind of picking up trash
[1:01:36] because of aesthetic reasons,
[1:01:38] we're also really worried about trash,
[1:01:40] you know the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment
[1:01:44] because if you don't it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human health,
[1:01:49] it's bad for the health of the environment as well.
[1:02:15] To find out more what is required throughout
[1:02:17] the building permit process please go to our website at minabaticcounty.com forward slash building.
[1:02:22] Here you'll find the building permit process overview tab and under apply instructions on what
[1:02:27] to submit by using the building permit application handbook and the residential plants and metal
[1:02:31] checklist. For your convenience, you may also apply online and submit your
[1:02:35] building permit application. Check out our Ocela Online Citizen Access Portal or
[1:02:40] click on the link and check out this tutorial.
[1:02:45] When you walk into the building
[1:02:46] department, you'll be greeted by our friendly certified CBA ticktition. The senior
[1:02:51] technician will review your plans for completeness by using the residential
[1:02:54] plans of little checklist. The review process for online submittals will be the
[1:02:58] same. A building permit number and a printed version of your application will be
[1:03:01] given to you. Online submittals will be emailed to you. This document can be used to pay for your
[1:03:06] school and fire fees during the building permit process. Plans are then routed to the designated
[1:03:11] departments, building, planning, environmental health, and the department of public works if applicable.
[1:03:17] For a single family home, the plan review takes four weeks. On a side note, home additions and
[1:03:22] remodels less than a thousand square feet is two week review. We do have an award-winning over-the-counter
[1:03:28] Wednesday plan review process for additions and remodels less than 600 square feet.
[1:03:32] Some restrictions do apply.
[1:03:34] A key note when applying online for your single family home, your plans and calculations
[1:03:38] shall be uploaded separately in two PDF files.
[1:03:41] After we receive your digital file, plans are reviewed for completeness, fees are calculated,
[1:03:46] and an email sent to you specifying the amount to be paid.
[1:03:49] Once your fees are paid, plans are then routed to the designated departments.
[1:03:53] The plans examiner will review your plans for local land use ordinances and stakeholder compliance.
[1:03:59] Planning and environmental health will review building setbacks, septic systems, and well-water information.
[1:04:05] The building department will review site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans to name a few.
[1:04:10] Additional specific documents like engineering calculations, trust calculations, and special inspection forms may also be required for review.
[1:04:18] I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.
[1:04:21] For more in-depth resource, please log on to our website at minaballicounty.com.
[1:04:26] Thank you for watching.
[1:05:03] 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.
[1:05:32] 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.
[1:05:41] After you've corrected your plans, please provide a response letter with your recent little plans.
[1:05:46] Your response letters shall identify details, specifications, calculations, showing where changes have occurred on the plans.
[1:05:53] This letter is essential in getting your permanent expedited through the plan review process and stamp to prove.
[1:05:59] Plans that are approved digitally, please print one set of plans and calculations that bring
[1:06:03] them to our office so we can stamp them job set.
[1:06:06] Please make sure other separate impact fees are paid for prior to picking up your building
[1:06:10] permit.
[1:06:10] Common impact fees are school and fire and accortion permit fees if applicable.
[1:06:15] When copies of school and fire fee receipts are provided, a yellow inspection card will be
[1:06:19] generated and your stand plans will be issued.
[1:06:24] Congratulations, you ready to build.
[1:06:32] After your billing permit is issued, your permit will expire in six months, or when your
[1:06:36] if your project is above the 5,000-foot elevation.
[1:06:39] To keep your billing permit active, every pass inspection will extend your permit for an
[1:06:43] additional six months.
[1:06:45] Billing permits will expire in two years if construction is not completed.
[1:06:48] To schedule your inspections, see our billing department homepage.
[1:06:52] On the day of your inspection, you may contact our receptionist to find out when the inspector
[1:06:55] will arrive, generally within a tour or window.
[1:06:59] During the construction phase, building inspectors will conduct on-site inspections to verify
[1:07:02] that all work is performed according to plans.
[1:07:05] Any changes or revisions in the field must be reviewed and approved prior to the next inspection.
[1:07:10] It's important to have your plans and inspection card on-site.
[1:07:13] After the work has been inspected and approved, the building inspector will sign the permit
[1:07:17] card.
[1:07:18] If corrections are noted by the inspector, the inspector will leave the correction notice
[1:07:22] and request for another inspection.
[1:07:23] To assist with some correction items, like a foundation inspection or a roof for sheer inspection,
[1:07:29] the Billion Department handout library can guide you through your inspection list.
[1:07:33] A Nevada County Billion Department and its inspectors are credited in protecting and assisting the community
[1:07:38] during construction and development of your new home.
[1:07:40] It is their mission to ensure that your properties maintain and inspect it in a safe manner,
[1:07:45] by promoting quality and design and building standards into your new home.
[1:07:52] A final inspection of your new home is required prior to receive the certificate of occupancy
[1:07:56] and move in.
[1:07:57] If you have a septic system, please schedule an environmental health inspector to sign
[1:08:01] off your inspection card prior to your final inspection.
[1:08:04] When your building inspector verifies your project is complete, he will sign off the belief
[1:08:08] final and the certificate of occupancy section of your inspection card.
[1:08:12] This will allow you to move in.
[1:08:14] Congratulations.
[1:08:15] I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.
[1:08:18] For more in-depth resource, please log on to our website at minabaticcounting.com.
[1:08:23] Thank you for watching.
[1:08:43] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited.
[1:08:47] And obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often.
[1:08:50] So if people have to park on the side of the highway, then the highway here is an active state highway.
[1:08:54] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.
[1:08:57] When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area,
[1:09:00] access is always key.
[1:09:01] And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment.
[1:09:05] 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.
[1:09:14] 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.
[1:09:22] 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.
[1:09:29] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of
[1:09:36] foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.
[1:09:41] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to take
[1:09:45] time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.
[1:09:50] So patience is something you have to bring.
[1:09:59] Did you know?
[1:10:00] Although the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people, be fire safe while working
[1:10:06] or having fun outdoors. Learn how from Cal Fire at ReadyForWildfire.org.
[1:10:25] Mysticated human family in their natural habitat. Known to their species as the backyard.
[1:10:31] Are you think I should light it now?
[1:10:34] Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris. It's neutral, which can start a wildfire.
[1:10:45] Blimey, it is.
[1:10:46] It's not you. It's Smoky Bear.
[1:10:48] What a legend.
[1:10:49] Hey, it's Smoky.
[1:10:51] Sorry, it was too high.
[1:10:53] Right.
[1:10:53] Watch as he is to clean shores that there's no wind.
[1:10:57] And how he will move some of the debris
[1:10:58] to create a smaller, safer, burning pipe.
[1:11:01] Oh, you see.
[1:11:02] No, you can't make it bigger, baby.
[1:11:04] The bigger the better.
[1:11:05] Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.
[1:11:08] I appreciate it.
[1:11:10] First bump.
[1:11:15] He's done it again.
[1:11:19] Only you can prevent wildfires.
[1:11:24] Hi, I'm Chris Anthony with Cal Fire.
[1:11:28] Our beautiful state of California is blessed with abundant recreation opportunities.
[1:11:33] This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.
[1:11:36] But following years of severe drought in bark beetle infestation, our forests are suffering.
[1:11:43] And these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those recreating
[1:11:49] outdoors.
[1:11:50] I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family, and the unique natural
[1:11:56] resources of the state of California.
[1:11:59] Be aware of standing dead trees and avoid dense stands of dead trees.
[1:12:04] Take time to look up around you.
[1:12:08] Are the leaves or needles on the tree brown or missing?
[1:12:12] Do you see numerous dead branches?
[1:12:14] Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely?
[1:12:18] Or do you see signs of rot in the tree?
[1:12:20] Is the top of the tree dead?
[1:12:22] Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car under or near dead or dying trees.
[1:12:29] Millions of dead trees also significantly increase our risk of wildfire.
[1:12:34] 95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity.
[1:12:39] When it comes to having an open campfire,
[1:12:42] be sure they're allowed at your location.
[1:12:45] And if required, get a permit.
[1:12:48] Permits are available online.
[1:12:50] While building a campfire, clear, flammable vegetation
[1:12:53] at least 10 feet from around the ring of the fire.
[1:12:56] Make sure that you always have a shovel and bucket of water nearby
[1:13:00] and never leave your campfire unattended.
[1:13:02] Before leaving your campfire, make sure that you extinguish it completely.
[1:13:08] Use the drown, stir, and feel method.
[1:13:12] Drown your campfire with water, stir it with a shovel, and finally, feel to make sure
[1:13:17] that there's no heat coming off of your fire.
[1:13:19] So remember, all it takes is one spark.
[1:13:23] Unattended or improperly extinguished campfires have started many large and damaging fires throughout
[1:13:29] the state of California.
[1:13:30] being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable and applying these
[1:13:36] simple safety precautions will help protect yourself, your family, and may
[1:13:40] make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire. For more
[1:13:44] information please visit ReadyForWildfire.org.
[1:13:56] So one of the major threats that we face
[1:13:58] here in Nevada County is wildfire and so while you're down visiting the Uba River
[1:14:02] consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially a
[1:14:07] fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly-disposed of cigarette could create
[1:14:13] a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates value in about a city.
[1:14:18] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have
[1:14:22] barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that
[1:14:27] that could start a fire. So when you're down here pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while
[1:14:33] you're down here, your cell phone may not work. We do have call boxes for you to call out.
[1:14:37] If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly
[1:14:43] away from it, and don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for an engine companies. If you see it,
[1:14:51] get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's going to be congested
[1:14:56] to get the trailhead trying to get out.
[1:14:58] So how have a plan to get...
[1:15:00] 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.
[1:15:19] In
[1:15:27] Nevada County, Defensible Space is a year-round effort from winter storm
[1:15:32] recovery to preparing for wildfire season resilience takes the United
[1:15:36] Community. Create defensible space around your home, property or business to
[1:15:42] get first responders a chance to protect what matters most. We are all in this
[1:15:47] together.
[1:15:50] Learn more at ReadyNovadaCounty.org slash Defensible Space.
[1:15:59] The river
[1:16:00] particularly with the spawning dam issues is that the water is now is
[1:16:04] unregulated coming down the South-Ever River. So we can get fluctuations where
[1:16:09] you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high
[1:16:13] and dry and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water and it all depends
[1:16:17] on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come
[1:16:21] into the lake spawning and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that
[1:16:24] change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher
[1:16:28] ground so that you're safe and your family is safe. So what you should do if you get caught in
[1:16:33] the river is to make sure that you stay calm, make your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest
[1:16:40] part is getting your feet downriver and if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.
[1:16:45] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over,
[1:16:52] yell for help and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm. But the biggest part is
[1:16:56] understand that what's important is being safe. The more water is in the river the more
[1:17:04] risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming. The harder it's
[1:17:08] going to be to move around the more easily you could get knocked over, slip and fall into
[1:17:13] the river and generally speaking the colder the water is going to be as well.
[1:17:24] What people should
[1:17:25] not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass
[1:17:33] containers. That glass container that you're carrying, it very easily shatter on
[1:17:38] the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you, but other people at the river.
[1:17:42] If you come to the river that's wonderful, enjoy it. It's an incredibly
[1:17:45] magical place, but take all over the trash that you brought with you. Everything
[1:17:49] that you brought, bring that back out with you. Odds are you're going to see some
[1:17:54] bottles or a pan or something like that. Take that with you and please, please, please
[1:17:58] pick up after your pets. In addition to kind of picking up trash because of
[1:18:04] aesthetic reasons, we're also really worried about trash, you know, the plastics
[1:18:08] and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment
[1:18:11] because if you don't it's just gonna end up in the river and it's bad for human
[1:18:15] health. It's bad for the health of the environment as well.
[1:18:26] The parking lots here at
[1:18:27] the Uber River are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of
[1:18:31] people here often so people have to park on the side of the highway and the
[1:18:34] highway here is an active state highway. It's a vital artery to people in three
[1:18:38] different counties. When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of
[1:18:41] emergencies in this area, access is always key. And it's always very difficult to
[1:18:45] get in these areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment. So to have that
[1:18:48] ability and maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very
[1:18:52] important. Financial cost for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially
[1:18:56] for these areas. The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking
[1:19:00] zones in this area, so it is very expensive. And it goes basically on your vehicle
[1:19:04] registration so if you don't end up paying that parking citation it's going to end up
[1:19:08] on you later on when you when you pay your fees at DMV. So on the weekends expect long lines
[1:19:14] not a lot of parking a lot of people a lot of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when
[1:19:21] you're driving down towards the river and I think the biggest thing is just to be patience to understand
[1:19:26] that it's going to take time to actually park safely walk down to the river and enjoy so patience is
[1:19:34] Something you have to break.
[1:19:51] Observe the domesticated human family in their natural habitat known to their species as the backyard.
[1:19:58] Do you think I should light it now?
[1:20:01] So dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris, that's too tall, which can start a wildfire.
[1:20:12] I'm ideas. It's smoky, it's smoky bad. What a legend. Hey, it's smoky. Sorry, it's too high. Great.
[1:20:21] Watch as he is too clean shores, that there's no wind, and how he removes some of the debris,
[1:20:26] to create a smaller, safer, button-point.
[1:20:29] Oh, me?
[1:20:30] No, you can't make it bigger, baby.
[1:20:32] The bigger the better.
[1:20:33] Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.
[1:20:36] I appreciate it.
[1:20:37] First bump.
[1:20:40] What should you do?
[1:20:42] Smokey's done it again.
[1:20:44] I smokey.
[1:20:46] Only you can prevent wildfires.
[1:20:54] The river gives us a challenge.
[1:20:56] This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,
[1:20:59] is that the water is now is unregulated coming down the South-Uber River.
[1:21:03] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning,
[1:21:08] standing on a rock high and dry.
[1:21:10] And then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water.
[1:21:13] And it all depends on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow,
[1:21:17] that's going to come into the lake and that's going to spill over the dam.
[1:21:20] Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening
[1:21:24] to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.
[1:21:28] So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay
[1:21:32] calm, make your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest part is getting
[1:21:38] your feet downriver and if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.
[1:21:42] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches
[1:21:47] hanging over, yell for help, and stay calm. That's the number one thing to
[1:21:51] 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.
[1:22:05] 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.
[1:22:13] So
[1:22:21] one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire, and so while you're
[1:22:25] down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially,
[1:22:31] a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a
[1:22:38] fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and it's a grass-valued Nevada city. So this summer
[1:22:43] we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or camp
[1:22:48] be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.
[1:22:54] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.
[1:22:57] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.
[1:23:00] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.
[1:23:03] Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.
[1:23:10] And don't wait for us to fly over. Don't wait for an engine company's.
[1:23:14] If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it,
[1:23:19] because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.
[1:23:22] So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely
[1:23:26] and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days
[1:23:30] if there's a fire in the river can.
[1:23:31] Think about things like evacuation.
[1:23:34] How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[1:23:36] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather and topography,
[1:23:40] it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river can.
[1:25:23] 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.
[1:25:45] 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
[1:25:59] to the people who are helping people prepare here in our region.
[1:26:04] And so I often work with the agencies and partners throughout town
[1:26:09] to help make sure that they're aware of the latest research
[1:26:12] that people have published and that they can incorporate that
[1:26:15] into their planning and preparedness.
[1:26:18] I know that when we think about fire in California
[1:26:20] it can be really overwhelming.
[1:26:22] You can think, what can I do? I'm just one person.
[1:26:25] But what I can say is you can start at your own home
[1:26:28] where you live with your family, and I tell people there's a lot of things you can do,
[1:26:32] but there's still going to be a chance that your home burns.
[1:26:35] You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning, but it will never be completely safe,
[1:26:39] because we live in California. Fire is here before us and it'll be here after us as well.
[1:26:43] You can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire, you know how to get out and you know how
[1:26:49] to protect your family. The next step would be to preparing your home and the lands around it,
[1:26:54] and making sure that your home is fire-resistant.
[1:26:57] Then working on the defensible space surrounding that.
[1:26:59] And once you kind of have your own personal things tackled,
[1:27:02] you can really start to engage in the broader community.
[1:27:04] And you can think about how can I work with my neighborhood
[1:27:06] so all of these people can achieve the same goals that I have.
[1:27:09] And together, it will be stronger.
[1:27:11] In California, we've been hearing about defensible space
[1:27:13] for quite a long time because we have a public resource code
[1:27:16] about it. California 42-91.
[1:27:19] And when I think about 42-91, I know that it was written,
[1:27:23] many years ago and since then we've had many unfortunate fires and we've increased our knowledge
[1:27:28] about what actually improves home survival and there's this new zone around a home within five
[1:27:33] feet of a home actually where University of California, the National Fire Protection Association,
[1:27:38] Firewise USA and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety are all recommending to have
[1:27:43] no combustible materials within five feet of a home or low combustibility and I know people will say
[1:27:49] But Kate, I love my plants.
[1:27:53] And I have to tell them, I love plants, too.
[1:27:55] I was a botanist.
[1:27:57] But I have to think about where I can put the plants that I love so that my home is safe
[1:28:01] and so that they're all so safe.
[1:28:03] And so the message we're trying to tell people now is that from zero to five feet of a house,
[1:28:09] you have no combustible objects, or maybe low combustibility if you're really good at maintenance.
[1:28:14] I'm not.
[1:28:14] But maybe you are.
[1:28:15] So you could have a well irrigated lawn that you mow regularly, or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch.
[1:28:22] And then out from there, from five feet to 30 feet, it's the lean, clean, and green zone.
[1:28:27] And in that area, you'll have beautiful plants, but they're going to be spaced really wide apart
[1:28:34] so that there's no continuous fuel leading towards your home.
[1:28:37] and you'll have beautiful, hard-scaping.
[1:28:40] I've seen flagstones and decomposed granite
[1:28:42] and tile work that you can use
[1:28:46] to kind of break up all of those fuels
[1:28:47] that are near your home.
[1:28:48] And then from 30 feet to 100 feet out,
[1:28:50] you'll have reduced fuel.
[1:28:52] So around my home, that means we have
[1:28:54] large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees.
[1:28:57] But we've reduced the understory cover some
[1:29:01] and we've really opened up the forest canopy in that area.
[1:29:04] So, California Public Resource Code 4291, they have two zones, zero to 30 feet, which
[1:29:12] is lean, clean, and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel.
[1:29:15] We know many homes burn because of embers, because of embers getting into addicts, but
[1:29:20] also because of embers that land at the base of a house, and your mulch, and your woody
[1:29:27] plants that are not well maintained, and your lawn that wasn't mowed that week, and when
[1:29:32] And then at Emberlands, really close to your house, maybe within zero to five feet and
[1:29:35] you get a small fire, that small fire can grow and it can catch your house on fire.
[1:29:41] And so the latest research and the latest recommendations at the national level and also
[1:29:46] for the University of California is really focused on this new zero to five foot, no combustible
[1:29:51] to low combustible zone.
[1:29:53] So sometimes people think what's a sensible space, more is better.
[1:29:57] But what I can say is that
[1:30:00] 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
[1:30:29] mineral soil or rocks. Beyond that, you can enjoy the greenery of nature and flowers and
[1:30:38] trees, but you just want to be very careful about their spacing. I've heard some people
[1:30:42] say, I'm really afraid of fire. I'm going to have 500 feet of bare mineral soil. And I
[1:30:49] get worried because I think that's a lot of work. But I also know that doesn't necessarily
[1:30:53] protect them from fire. It protects them from one aspect of a fire, protects them from
[1:30:58] from a flame front, moving past their house,
[1:31:00] but it doesn't protect them from the embers,
[1:31:02] it could still catch that house on fire.
[1:31:04] I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet
[1:31:08] of defensible space, that sometimes that actually
[1:31:10] might negatively impact our natural resources,
[1:31:13] we need to be careful about how we manage our defensible space.
[1:31:17] Sometimes we live in these beautiful mix conifer forests
[1:31:19] like around here in Nevada City,
[1:31:22] and reducing the fuels in those forests
[1:31:24] actually could be a type of restoration
[1:31:25] that could be good for them.
[1:31:27] But at other times, if you live maybe in a chaperale area, reducing those fuels for more
[1:31:32] than 100 feet could actually be detrimental to that plant community.
[1:31:36] And so we just need to be really mindful of how we use the fenceable space and knowing
[1:31:40] that we only really need about 100 feet for a home unless you live on a very steep slope
[1:31:45] or if there's very dense vegetation you might want to extend it to a 200 feet.
[1:31:49] So I always like to think that everyone is an expert in fire physics, it's not just people
[1:31:53] like myself who have their doctorates in it because we've all roasted marshmallows around a campfire,
[1:31:58] so we all know how fire works. We know that if you take your marshmallow and you stick it
[1:32:02] directly into the center of that campfire, it's going to catch fire. And that's how homes can get
[1:32:09] caught on fire as well, kind of that direct flame contact. But when I think about what makes the
[1:32:14] fire resistant home, they often have, I think about maybe the top five things that you can do. You can
[1:32:18] have a roof that's resistant to fire, a deck that's resistant to fire, you can have
[1:32:23] defensible space, and you can work on your siding in your windows, but so when I think
[1:32:28] about a roof, you want to make sure that your roof is resistant to fire, and that's having
[1:32:34] a class A roof, and that could be a single roof, it can be a metal roof or a tile roof, and
[1:32:40] a lot of times people, I hear people say, I have a metal roof, I'm okay from fire, and we
[1:32:46] You have to be really careful with those assumptions because when I think about a fire resistant
[1:32:49] home, it's always about the design, the materials, and the maintenance.
[1:32:54] So metal and tile roofs, they often have these gaps on the edges.
[1:32:59] These little gaps, you need to plug up with some sort of filler which I'm certain the building
[1:33:03] department can tell you what to use, and I can't.
[1:33:06] But what I can say is that little critters love to make nests there, whether they're a
[1:33:10] wasp or a bird or a small mammal, like a mouse.
[1:33:14] 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
[1:33:24] underneath the concrete or underneath the concrete or the tile or the metal
[1:33:29] And that actually is what often catches those types of roofs on fire
[1:33:31] One of the other things every home needs is to make sure that they have attic and
[1:33:36] Basement vents that can reduce the number of embers that come into that house and that is currently regulated in the California building
[1:33:43] coding code, chapter 7a. But if you have an older home like myself, then it didn't apply
[1:33:49] when it was built because that's a newer building code. And so I've gone back into my
[1:33:53] house when we first moved in. We couldn't afford fancy new vents. And so we went to the
[1:33:58] hardware store and bought one eighth inch screen. And we stapled that over all of our
[1:34:04] vents and their attic and our basement. Once we kind of settled through the moving into
[1:34:08] a new place. We were able to afford new vents and so we went to the California Building
[1:34:13] Code website and we looked to see you know what were the main companies they recommended
[1:34:18] in the style events. We decided on a event that had an exterior baffling and then a one
[1:34:25] eighth inch screen that had into mess and paint. So I thought a lot of things. Let me try
[1:34:30] to break that down just a little bit. So the reason we have attic vents is because they
[1:34:36] help your attic air circulates so that your home doesn't rot from the inside out.
[1:34:41] But in a fire they actually serve two main purposes, these vents.
[1:34:44] The vents all vents in your house can allow embers to go into your house.
[1:34:50] And then if your home is close enough to another structure or maybe some plants that catch
[1:34:56] fire, then those vents can also be a way that you can have
[1:35:00] 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.
[1:35:28] And what intimate paint is, it has a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed
[1:35:33] to heat.
[1:35:35] So if something nearby is on fire, then that intimate paint will swell shut, and not
[1:35:40] allow anything else into the attic or crawl space.
[1:35:44] And I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need vents that can do all of those
[1:35:48] things, not one or the other.
[1:35:50] The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cutouts that you can put
[1:35:55] but over the exterior of your events before you evacuate
[1:35:57] if you have time.
[1:35:59] I know a lot of our evacuations in California
[1:36:01] are unfortunately becoming much shorter
[1:36:02] and shorter time frames before we have to leave.
[1:36:04] And so you have to be ready to leave without any of that.
[1:36:07] But if you have the time, it could be nice to put on.
[1:36:10] One question I'm often asked is, Kate,
[1:36:13] I really want vents, but I'm not sure if I can afford them.
[1:36:16] Especially if you're on a fixed income.
[1:36:18] But we have a resource that USDA role development,
[1:36:21] loan service actually will give loans out
[1:36:24] for home improvements and home renovations that include making your home resistant to
[1:36:29] fire.
[1:36:30] And so that can be one way, so these types of renovations, like vents, closing in, your
[1:36:35] soft fits, updating your deck can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed
[1:36:40] income.
[1:36:41] The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist and you can
[1:36:46] Google that.
[1:36:46] The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist and it can go
[1:36:50] through and it tells you every event to look at, every window, every place where you should
[1:36:55] have put cocking in or you need to put cocking in and it can help walk you through that list
[1:37:01] of items to do.
[1:37:03] And it's an extensive list.
[1:37:05] There are these top five areas that you really need to work on as a resident of FireZone.
[1:37:11] At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all should be working on still.
[1:37:17] because fire is kind of like water is probably going to find a way in so we need
[1:37:22] to be very careful and have it well maintained homes. The roots of Nevada
[1:37:27] counties assisted outpatient treatment programs stem from a tragic shooting
[1:37:31] that occurred in the county in 2001. An individual with an untreated mental illness
[1:37:37] entered the county mental health clinic and shot and killed two individuals
[1:37:43] then proceeded to go to a business in Grass Valley, shot and killed another individual. Several people were wounded.
[1:37:52] 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.
[1:38:13] in the state of California.
[1:38:15] Laura's Law became part of California's
[1:38:17] well-fair and institutions code,
[1:38:19] replicating what was done in dozens of
[1:38:21] other states.
[1:38:22] Several years later,
[1:38:23] California's Mental Health Services
[1:38:25] Act provided a potential funding
[1:38:27] source for Nevada County to implement
[1:38:29] assisted outpatient treatment.
[1:38:31] So in May 2008,
[1:38:34] after about a year and a half of
[1:38:37] planning efforts,
[1:38:39] Nevada County became the first
[1:38:40] County in California and so far to this day the only county that has fully implemented
[1:38:48] assisted outpatient treatment. The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap
[1:38:53] for dangerous people in need of mental health services who may not be on probation are not
[1:38:58] gravely disabled or don't meet the criteria for emergency involuntary hospitalization.
[1:39:04] Assisted outpatient treatment allows a judge to order those individuals to receive outpatient
[1:39:11] treatment in their community.
[1:39:13] They can still live at home.
[1:39:14] They can still work.
[1:39:15] They can still go to school, but they are ordered into treatment.
[1:39:19] The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.
[1:39:22] The collaborative courts are amazing.
[1:39:26] It is a conversation with the judge and the attorneys and the treatment team and the individual.
[1:39:33] And the personal contact of having a collaborative team avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for the benefits to proceed.
[1:39:43] 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.
[1:40:00] 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
[1:40:09] 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.
[1:40:29] And it is a very supportive recovery oriented environment that is the kicks place right in the court.
[1:40:40] Of 25 people referred to the program, only five have the face court orders to undergo treatment
[1:40:46] and the rest volunteer to be treated.
[1:40:49] And data show that the program has saved more than a half million dollars over two and a half years.
[1:40:54] The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community.
[1:41:00] We have those 25 people are spending less time in jail.
[1:41:05] That means less time for judges, less time for probation officers, less arrests that
[1:41:11] the sheriff's and local police departments have to do.
[1:41:15] So it frees up law enforcement to pay attention to other areas.
[1:41:20] Many of these individuals are now living independently rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.
[1:41:30] Many of these individuals are either full-time employed or part-time employed compared to no employment before they entered the treatment.
[1:41:40] I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being somewhere in the community out of treatment.
[1:42:02] Schneider and I'm a river scientist and river skills teacher and I also love to play
[1:42:07] at the river.
[1:42:08] 12 years ago, I started doing some camps that teach people what we call river literacy,
[1:42:14] how you can read the water so you can understand where it's awesome places to play, what the
[1:42:18] river is doing, but also you can find the really safe spots and you can basically read the
[1:42:23] water.
[1:42:24] So I'd love to give for you all the main gist of what we cover in those camps, the areas
[1:42:30] that we'll cover here right now are to look, grip, and protect.
[1:42:37] The first concept of book, we are so blessed here at the Uba,
[1:42:42] we have this incredible water.
[1:42:43] You can see the bottom, you can see all around you.
[1:42:45] Incredible visibility, wonderful with a mask and snortful.
[1:42:48] But it's super important when you're playing that you're actually looking for other things too.
[1:42:52] Wherever you are, whatever you're going to do, we all have different choices
[1:42:55] what we do at the river, it's super important you scout first.
[1:42:58] So, if you're tempted, if you're one of those people who likes to jump off rocks, you
[1:43:02] should be in the water ahead of time with a mask and looking very carefully for any
[1:43:06] obstructions.
[1:43:07] If you're like me, who loves to go into large folders in these beautiful, beautiful large
[1:43:12] openings underneath full of fish, then you also want to always look and make sure that it's
[1:43:16] totally clear.
[1:43:18] We get really, this river's very dynamic, it changes a lot.
[1:43:21] And last year we had very high flows on the river that move large rocks and other obstructions
[1:43:26] that connects the bean and our favorite play spots.
[1:43:29] So the best way to look and make sure you can be safe
[1:43:31] in those spots is looking from downstream up first.
[1:43:34] That way the current can't fool you into anything
[1:43:36] and you can make sure everything's in the clear.
[1:43:41] Point number two, grip.
[1:43:43] We're, again, beautiful granite rocks here.
[1:43:46] We love to lay on there so soft,
[1:43:48] they're so nurturing, they're really wonderful.
[1:43:50] Guess what?
[1:43:50] They're all, of course, slippery.
[1:43:52] So when hopping from rock to rock,
[1:43:53] It can be quite easy to slip and lose your footing and you might come into a place that
[1:43:58] actually has a very large hazard or just simply grit yourself.
[1:44:01] It's also when we're following a buddy, they've gone before us and the rockets wet.
[1:44:06] So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did.
[1:44:09] It's super important, as you're at the river, if you can move along, use three points of
[1:44:13] contact.
[1:44:14] Move yourself along as quickly as you need, but it's incredible how much it serves us
[1:44:18] for our stability every year, every year someone falls and gets seriously either injured
[1:44:23] for dives simply from slipping on rocks and a third concept for attack. So our bodies,
[1:44:30] they're bizarrely shaped and we look at all these things coming out. They're just set to get
[1:44:34] snagged into things and some of the places we're playing or some of the places we might find ourselves
[1:44:39] have some rocks that have really small openings and we can easily get what's called in trapped.
[1:44:45] Even at low flows it's very easy to get trapped. It's just it's really quite bizarre. So what's
[1:44:51] important for us if you find yourself in a situation where you have large moving
[1:44:55] water or rocks underneath where that can have
[1:44:58] and trapments, you can't see them.
[1:45:00] 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.
[1:45:30] So great, thank you all so much for watching this video and loving and caring for the
[1:45:35] UBA.
[1:45:35] And just remember these concepts next time you go down to the river, just remember to
[1:45:39] look, rip and protect, and enjoy yourself.
[1:45:42] Have a great time at the river, and be safe.
[1:46:43] Trucky Healthy Babies is an evidence-based home-visiting program model.
[1:46:49] A home visitor forms a really healthy, long-lasting relationship with the family and teach parents
[1:46:58] how to understand their baby at every single stage of development.
[1:47:05] I just struggled a lot being a first-time mom and Joette was just really there
[1:47:10] and support. The support is it's it's wonderful and in feeling like you're
[1:47:16] actually a part of a community and that you're not alone. While holding a small toy
[1:47:19] in each hand does he clap the toys together? When my home visitor comes to visit it's
[1:47:27] It's fun, we have fun, we enjoy each other, and so does Chase.
[1:47:32] Chase, look at this.
[1:47:35] I've benefited by having someone else to talk to, you know, just someone that's caring
[1:47:40] about what's going on in my life, as well as, you know, the development of my child.
[1:47:46] Where do I go in the community for diapers if I need them last minute?
[1:47:49] Where can I go to get some food if my family's struggling?
[1:47:52] These things I had no idea about, I'd know where to go, knowing that there's someone
[1:47:57] One there that you can reach out to is amazing.
[1:48:01] When I talk with my colleagues in other areas of the state, one of the things that I am
[1:48:07] reminded again and again about, that is unique about Nevada County is the extent to which
[1:48:12] we are connected with one another.
[1:48:14] We have multiple nonprofit agencies and government agencies, and we all know one another, and we
[1:48:22] work together. And so, um, foothill and tricky, healthy babies, I know that if I'm looking
[1:48:28] for a resource, that those home visitors know all the resources that are out there, and
[1:48:33] I can pick up the phone and call them and say, hey, I just got a call from a family, and
[1:48:37] they're looking for XYZ. And, uh, chances are those home visitors will be able to tell
[1:48:42] me what that is. I've been doing this for 35 years. So one trend, uh, that everybody
[1:48:48] My age has notices when we were practicing, we were dealing a lot with medical issues.
[1:48:53] We now are dealing with many more mental health issues, particularly with the stresses
[1:49:01] on family, in adolescents, depression, anxiety.
[1:49:05] I've been reading a lot of research lately that says the number one factor in resilience
[1:49:11] for kids in building resilience is having a warm, positive relationship with a caring
[1:49:18] adult in their life. Usually that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of
[1:49:23] home visiting is that parents who may not have had that have an opportunity to
[1:49:29] build that kind of relationship with their home visitor and then have the
[1:49:33] ability to build that kind of relationship with their child which will carry
[1:49:37] forward through the generations and I really think that if you want to change
[1:49:41] the world the way to do it is to provide that kind of intensive home visiting to
[1:49:46] support to parents who need it.
[1:50:00] 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,
[1:50:29] or a pan or something like that, take that with you,
[1:50:33] and please, please, please, pick up after your pets.
[1:50:36] In addition to kind of picking up trash
[1:50:39] because of aesthetic reasons,
[1:50:41] we're also really worried about trash,
[1:50:43] you know, the plastics and things like that,
[1:50:44] and also the dog waste for the health of the environment,
[1:50:47] because if you don't, it's just gonna end up in the river,
[1:50:50] and it's bad for human health,
[1:50:51] it's bad for the health of the environment as well.
[1:50:53] The
[1:53:12] major threats that we face here in Nevada County
[1:53:14] is wildfire.
[1:53:16] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River,
[1:53:18] consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day, especially, a fast-moving wildfire
[1:53:24] can get out of control. Even a poorly-disposed of cigarette could create a fire
[1:53:30] that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates value in about a city. So
[1:53:34] this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please
[1:53:37] don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes
[1:53:42] and other products like that that could start a fire. So when you're down here, pay
[1:53:46] attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.
[1:53:51] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire. Should a fire occur in the canyon,
[1:53:58] you need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait for us to fly over. Don't wait for an
[1:54:04] engine company's. If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it
[1:54:10] because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out. So have a plan to get yourself and
[1:54:16] your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's
[1:54:22] a fire in the river can. Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if the
[1:54:26] fire were to kick off? Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important
[1:54:32] that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river can.
[1:54:43] The parking lots here at the
[1:54:44] river river are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often so
[1:54:50] people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an
[1:54:52] active state highway it's a vital artery to people in three different counties
[1:54:56] we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area
[1:55:00] 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.
[1:55:28] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot
[1:55:35] of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.
[1:55:40] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to
[1:55:45] take time to actually park, safely walk down to the river and enjoy.
[1:55:50] So patience is something you have to bring.
[1:55:53] Election
[1:55:59] officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections in Nevada County.
[1:56:05] Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot in the mail.
[1:56:10] Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you send it in?
[1:56:14] Returned ballots are received at the elections office where they're processed and counted.
[1:56:18] Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique barcode that gives you credit for voting.
[1:56:23] This ensures that each voter can only vote once.
[1:56:26] Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.
[1:56:31] If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step.
[1:56:35] If your signature is challenged, you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue.
[1:56:41] The two most common reasons a ballot envelope is challenged are,
[1:56:45] the envelope isn't signed, or the signature doesn't match the voter's record.
[1:56:49] A challenged ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.
[1:56:52] You can check the status of your ballot at minovatacounty.com slash elections.
[1:56:57] When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are opened and the ballot is removed,
[1:57:03] unfolded and prepared for processing through scanners which total up the votes.
[1:57:07] Results are tabulated and released after the polls close on election night.
[1:57:12] When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts and that your ballot is
[1:57:17] both secure and private.
[1:57:19] If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County Elections Office or visit us online.
[1:57:24] I'm
[1:57:30] a veteran in the United States Marine Corps served on me for five years and when I got out
[1:57:36] I had my own trials and tribulations like most veterans do and about a year after I got out
[1:57:40] I found myself homeless myself. I know what it's like to miss a meal
[1:57:44] I know what it's like to have people look down on you, think that you're less than who you are
[1:57:49] I do have a personal touch with helping people to live on the streets and helping them get into a better environment.
[1:57:57] Each homeless person and each person has their own set of circumstances, their complex, their histories or complex, their backgrounds.
[1:58:05] There is no one-size-fits-all.
[1:58:09] 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
[1:58:19] to make sure we can shorten the time people spend homeless and to get people off the street quicker.
[1:58:25] Being able to know everybody by name and being able to have eight agencies working together on a
[1:58:32] weekly basis to find how the resources that they have can pull together to positively impact
[1:58:39] just that one person is a unique approach. We all know more intimately who everyone else is working
[1:58:45] with. We know the needs those people have and the barriers they face so it's a more connected
[1:58:51] system and it's bearing fruit.
[1:59:01] You never know how quickly things can change. That's what got me
[1:59:09] little technically homeless I guess. You know life takes you down different paths and that's the path
[1:59:16] I got stuck on it. I didn't ask for it.
[1:59:20] This is the first time in years I've got a feeling of security.
[1:59:26] My social worker here, I owe him a lot of gratitude, and I thank him very much.
[1:59:32] He's a good man, he's very much aware of what's available and how to make it work.
[1:59:42] And that's how I wanted to hear.
[1:59:43] We're
[1:59:50] in the last mile of reaching functional zero to end veteran's homelessness.
[2:00:02] 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.
[2:00:33] We need people to feel safe.
[2:00:36] And putting somebody in a home,
[2:00:38] giving them the basic needs of life,
[2:00:40] is only going to make their lives better
[2:00:41] and make your community better.
[2:00:43] The more time and equity you build in your community,
[2:00:47] the stronger your community is going to be,
[2:00:48] and happier you are going to be.
[2:01:52] You're very Godmother.
[2:01:53] It doesn't take a fairy godmother
[2:01:55] to tell you that the right fit means everything.
[2:02:00] Especially when it comes to car seats.
[2:02:04] Always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size.
[2:02:09] Oh, that does make a difference.
[2:02:12] Remember, they're happily ever after are in your hands.
[2:02:17] To find out more, visit safercar.gov slash the right seat.
[2:02:21] Did you know the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?
[2:02:26] Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.
[2:02:29] use power equipment outdoors before 10 a.m. but never when it's windy or
[2:02:34] excessively hot outside. Make sure your campfires are completely out before
[2:02:38] leaving the area and keep your vehicle maintained with nothing dragging on
[2:02:42] the ground. Remember one less spark means one less wildfire. Learn more from
[2:02:48] calfire at ReadyForWildfire.org. For rule homeowners keeping a well-maintained
[2:02:53] fire safe property not only is the law but can also make a big difference in
[2:02:58] whether or not their home survives when a wildfire approaches.
[2:03:01] But after trimming trees and removing dead leaves and needles to make way for a hundred
[2:03:05] feet of invincible space, homeowners are often left with the decision of how best to discard
[2:03:10] of the leftover piles of vegetation.
[2:03:12] Turning dry landscape debris like this into mulch or hauling it off the property may be
[2:03:17] the safest way to dispose of it, but it's not always the easiest or even possible.
[2:03:22] In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state homeowners
[2:03:26] owners may decide to burn the cuttings instead.
[2:03:29] While burning landscape debris may be an option to residents, it does come with inherent
[2:03:33] risks.
[2:03:34] That's why Cal Fire urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to
[2:03:39] also make the choice to burn it safely and legally.
[2:03:43] During specific weather conditions, when we have very low humidities and we have strong winds,
[2:03:48] we will go into burn restrictions or we may even suspend burning.
[2:03:51] Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays a major factor in whether or not burning is allowed.
[2:03:59] Before burning begins, residents should contact their local air quality management agency and cal fire their local fire station
[2:04:06] to ensure that it is a permissive burn day.
[2:04:09] But even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warn it's still important for residents to use good judgment
[2:04:14] and it's a mindful of current weather conditions.
[2:04:17] Just because it's a permissive burn day doesn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.
[2:04:21] If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.
[2:04:26] In many areas, home ones may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station
[2:04:30] before burning.
[2:04:32] After obtaining any necessary permits and ensuring that burning is allowed, the next step
[2:04:37] is to safely prepare the pile for burning.
[2:04:40] Burn pile should be no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot, and you need to make sure that you
[2:04:44] We have at least a 10-foot diameter clearance, free of landmobile materials surrounding your pile.
[2:04:49] Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times.
[2:04:54] Having a responsible adult in attendance of your landscape debris burn at all times is required by law.
[2:05:00] In fact, if the fire gets out of your control, you could be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire.
[2:05:06] Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste as part of
[2:05:12] your defensible space plan. But it can be an extremely dangerous one, if not done responsibly.
[2:05:18] It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always be safe with your
[2:05:23] landscape debris burning.
[2:05:49] Hi, I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon and even though it just rained,
[2:05:54] it's important to remember we're still in the middle of fire season.
[2:05:57] 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.
[2:06:10] 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.
[2:06:28] Situational awareness means using all of your senses during an emergency.
[2:06:39] Eyes, nose, and ears. The high-low siren is a new sound to help you stay safe in an emergency.
[2:06:45] It is specifically designed to alert you to an immediate evacuation order.
[2:06:51] If you hear this sound, it means only one thing, evacuate immediately.
[2:06:55] You will only hear this sound during an evacuation order.
[2:06:58] If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area and using PAs and going door-to-door to do evacuations.
[2:07:06] But if you hear this sound, you can help them in doing their jobs safely and evacuate the area immediately.
[2:07:11] If you miss the announcement or have questions, please do not call 911.
[2:07:17] Immediately institute your family's evacuation plan.
[2:07:22] Contact 2-1-1 if you have questions or go to a trusted media source once you are safely
[2:07:28] evacuated.
[2:07:31] Remember, 9-1-1 is only for emergencies.
[2:07:35] The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Police Department and Nevada City Police
[2:07:38] Department have all installed these sirens in their patrol vehicles, so if you hear this
[2:07:42] siren it means one thing and one thing only, evacuate and evacuate immediately.
[2:07:46] 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.
[2:07:59] Now welcome you, our community members to the team.
[2:08:04] Your job, know the sound, and know what it means.
[2:08:08] Evacuate.
[2:08:10] Evacuate.
[2:08:14] Evacuate.
[2:08:14] evacuate.
[2:08:27] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.
[2:08:31] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat. Know that
[2:08:36] on a red flag day especially, a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly
[2:08:42] disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and
[2:08:48] integrates value in Nevada City. So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe
[2:08:52] when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're
[2:08:56] disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.
[2:09:00] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.
[2:09:03] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.
[2:09:06] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.
[2:09:10] Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.
[2:09:16] And don't wait for us to fly over. Don't wait for an engine company.
[2:09:21] If you see it, get away from it. Move up the canyon.
[2:09:24] move out of the way of it because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.
[2:09:29] So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take
[2:09:34] longer on those hot summer days if there is a fire in the river camp. Think about things like
[2:09:39] evacuations. How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off? Because of the orientation of
[2:09:44] the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in
[2:09:55] the
[2:09:58] faces of Nevada County.
[2:10:00] 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
[2:10:29] potential health problems. Brush two times a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day,
[2:10:36] and see your dentist every six months. Prevention starts early. Children should see the dentist by
[2:10:43] their first tooth or first birthday. This will pave the way to better health for your child.
[2:10:49] For more information go to www.smilenavadacounty.com
[2:10:57] We're here. We're here. We're here. We're here for you, Nevada County.
[2:11:04] As the library, we've strived to provide the best service we can during the COVID-19 health crisis.
[2:11:11] This includes providing eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and TV shows online for you to use with your library card.
[2:11:20] We are offering curbside pickup of library items like books and DVDs,
[2:11:25] as well as grad bags with crafts and activities for all ages.
[2:11:29] We also have your favorite programs,
[2:11:32] like book clubs and story times available online.
[2:11:35] We are here for you, Nevada County.
[2:11:38] Apply for your library card on our website today.
[2:11:44] The river gives us a challenge.
[2:11:46] This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,
[2:11:48] is that the water is now is unregulated coming down the south of
[2:11:51] river. So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in
[2:11:57] the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon you can
[2:12:01] be knee deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they have that's
[2:12:05] going to melt the snow that's going to come into the lake spawning and that's
[2:12:08] going to spill over the dam. Being aware that change can happen and being aware when
[2:12:12] it's happening to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your
[2:12:16] family is safe. So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make
[2:12:21] Make sure that you stay calm, make your feet forward, downriver.
[2:12:26] That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver, and if you have to flow, you
[2:12:30] go with the flow of the river.
[2:12:31] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging
[2:12:37] over, yell for help, and stay calm.
[2:12:39] That's the number one thing to stay calm.
[2:12:41] But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.
[2:12:47] The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for
[2:12:53] somebody that's swimming.
[2:12:54] The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you could get knocked over,
[2:12:58] slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to
[2:13:02] be as well.
[2:13:22] Nevada County may be naturally stunning, but when you take a good look at what makes it so
[2:13:26] special, it's not scenery.
[2:13:29] It's for people.
[2:13:29] The employees of Nevada County are great people working together to support the county,
[2:13:36] our residents, and visitors.
[2:13:39] Aida Garcia believes that building a strong community means doing things right from the beginning,
[2:13:43] because it improves your return on investment.
[2:13:46] Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life,
[2:13:51] it only makes sense today to apply that approach to Nevada County,
[2:13:54] as transportation planner for the Department of Public Works.
[2:13:56] At
[2:14:04] least Sebastian Roberts loves the outdoors, and the rest are pushing himself, as a county
[2:14:08] senior information systems analyst for our geographic information systems, he's responsible
[2:14:13] for advancing mapping technology for the county and the community.
[2:14:16] Sebastian, along with the rest of our information systems staff, are continually working to provide
[2:14:21] easy access for residents to all county services and information from trail maps to planning
[2:14:27] documents.
[2:14:30] Nancy Haffey is a management analyst and human resources.
[2:14:33] Nancy's expertise is critical to the human resources department, as she provides the necessary
[2:14:38] training, guidance, and assistance to better the county's workforce.
[2:14:42] Her work frustrates the kinds of talent and professionalism necessary to keep Nevada
[2:14:46] County on the forefront of delivering superior services, even listening to Nancy, and not just
[2:14:51] on the job.
[2:14:54] Our county is rich with history and culture that has been mined from great people for over
[2:14:58] a century.
[2:15:01] 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.
[2:15:31] Well-low PES helps folks overcome life's most difficult challenges.
[2:15:35] as well as helping him on the path to empowerment.
[2:15:41] His people like him are at the core of our county.
[2:15:46] As a social services eligibility supervisor,
[2:15:49] men will see every day potential in people
[2:15:51] and the power of helping him.
[2:15:54] To
[2:15:57] the east, the county continues its commitment
[2:15:59] to health and wellness programs, the strengthen families,
[2:16:02] and promote healthy lifestyles.
[2:16:03] Then
[2:16:27] it provides the foundation for our nearly 800 employees.
[2:16:31] We continue to provide opportunities for lifelong learning
[2:16:34] to all our respects.
[2:16:45] With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County,
[2:16:48] our fundamental motivations go way beyond the office when it comes to preserving our lifestyles.
[2:16:54] But Josh Pat calls twin boys.
[2:16:57] Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer and that position brings with it a great deal
[2:17:02] responsibility. Josh has knowledge, experience, and commitment in his service to the county's
[2:17:08] physical infrastructure and beyond.
[2:17:18] Claire Chapel, Environmental Specialist with Environmental Health,
[2:17:20] Works closely with local businesses.
[2:17:23] When business owners look at Claire, they don't see an impediment.
[2:17:26] They see a partner, helping them on their way to success.
[2:17:29] Used together, they make businesses stronger.
[2:17:32] And really, that's what all of this is about.
[2:17:36] Our airport and transit systems play vital roles in the economic and recreational health of the community.
[2:17:41] Our founders imagine many roles and responsibilities our local government would have to assume.
[2:17:46] And we are committed to meeting changing needs.
[2:17:51] Nevada County hasn't gotten to where it is by being
[2:17:53] satisfied, which brings us to the same simple truth.
[2:17:57] We root for the home team because we are the home team.
[2:18:02] We are in Nevada County, achieving more.
[2:18:16] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol,
[2:18:20] a barbecue, anything that has an open flame,
[2:18:23] any type of glass containers, that glass container
[2:18:27] that you're carrying, can very easily shatter on the rocks
[2:18:30] and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other people at the river.
[2:18:33] If you come to the river, that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place,
[2:18:38] but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought,
[2:18:42] bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan
[2:18:47] or something like that, take that with you, and please, please, please pick up after your pets.
[2:18:52] In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons,
[2:18:56] We're also really worried about trash, you know, the plastics and things like that,
[2:19:01] and also the dog waste for the health of the environment, because if you don't,
[2:19:04] it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human health.
[2:19:07] It's bad for the health of the environment as well.
[2:19:34] To find out more, what is required throughout the building permit process,
[2:19:37] please go to our website at minabaticcounty.com forward slash building.
[2:19:40] Here you'll find the building permit process overview tab and under apply instructions
[2:19:45] on what to submit by using the building permit application handbook
[2:19:48] and the residential plants and metal checklists.
[2:19:51] For your convenience, you may also apply online
[2:19:53] to major building permit application.
[2:19:55] Check out our Asella Online Citizen Access Portal
[2:19:58] or click on the link and check...
[2:20:23] 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.
[2:20:30] buildings, planning, environmental health, and the Department of Public Works, if applicable.
[2:20:36] For a single family home, the plan review takes four weeks.
[2:20:39] On a side note, home additions and remodels less than a thousand square feet is two week
[2:20:43] review.
[2:20:44] We do have an award-winning over-the-counter Wednesday plan review process for additions
[2:20:48] and remodels less than 600 square feet.
[2:20:51] Some restrictions do apply.
[2:20:53] A keynote when applying online for your single family home, your plan to calculate you shall
[2:20:57] be uploaded separately in two PDF files.
[2:20:59] After we receive your digital file, plans are reviewed for completeness, fees are calculated,
[2:21:05] and any most into use specifying the amount to be paid.
[2:21:08] Once your fees are paid, plans are then routed to the designated departments.
[2:21:12] The plans examiner will review your plans for local land use ordinances and state co-compliance.
[2:21:17] Planning and environmental health will review building sub-axx, septic system, and well-water information.
[2:21:23] The building department will review site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans to name a few.
[2:21:28] additional specific documents like engineering calculations, trust calculations, and special inspection
[2:21:33] forms may also be required for review. I hope this video on how to apply for a single family
[2:21:39] home was helpful. For more in-depth research please log on to our website at minabadicounty.com.
[2:21:44] Thank you for watching.
[2:22:21] I recommend you access our building department handout library for the 2016
[2:22:25] residential plan review checklist. This form is helpful in determining what type of building
[2:22:29] comments to expect during a plan review process. As a plan review process progresses it is
[2:22:34] up to you to track and check the status of your billing permit. When plan review comments
[2:22:38] are generated, a PDF file is created and uploaded into your billing permit. To check your
[2:22:43] comments online, access the Asella Citizen Access Portal Program. In your permit you'll
[2:22:49] find comments under the Permit Info tab. As a PDF document located under attachments,
[2:22:54] You may also come in to our office and pick up your corrections and plans at our CDA
[2:22:58] counter.
[2:22:59] After you've corrected your plans, please provide a response letter with your recent
[2:23:03] little plans.
[2:23:04] Your response letters shall identify details, specifications, calculations, show you where
[2:23:09] changes have occurred on the plans.
[2:23:11] This letter is essential in getting your permit expedited through the plan review process and
[2:23:16] stamp to prove.
[2:23:18] Plans that are approved digitally, please print one set of plans and calculations that bring
[2:23:22] the door office so we can stamp them job set. Please make sure other separate
[2:23:26] impact fees are paid for prior to picking up your building permit. Common
[2:23:29] impact fees are school and fire and a caution permit fees if applicable.
[2:23:34] When copies of school and fire fee receipts are provided a yellow inspection
[2:23:37] card will be generated and your stand plans will be issued.
[2:23:42] Congratulations you ready to build.
[2:23:50] After your building permit is issued
[2:23:52] your permit will expire in six months or one year if your project is above
[2:23:55] of the 5,000-foot elevation. To keep your billing permit active, every pass inspection will
[2:24:01] extend your permit for an additional six months. Billing permits will expire in two years
[2:24:05] if the construction is not completed. To schedule your inspections, see our billing
[2:24:09] department homepage. On the day of your inspection, you may contact our receptionist to find out
[2:24:13] when the inspector will arrive, generally within a tour or window. During the construction
[2:24:18] phase, Billing Inspector will conduct on-site inspections to verify that all work is performed
[2:24:22] according to plans. Any changes or revisions in the field must be reviewed and approved
[2:24:27] prior to the next inspection. It's important to have your plans and inspection card on site.
[2:24:32] After the work has been inspected and approved, the bill and inspector will sign the permit card.
[2:24:36] If corrections are noted by the inspector, the inspector will leave the correction notice and
[2:24:41] request for another inspection. To assist with some correction items like a foundation inspection or
[2:24:46] a roof for sheer inspection, the bill in the Department of Handout Library can guide you through
[2:24:50] your inspection list.
[2:24:52] A Nevada County Billion Department and its inspectors are credited in protecting and
[2:24:56] assisting the community during construction and development of your new home.
[2:25:00] 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?
[2:25:11] 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.
[2:25:33] Congratulations. I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.
[2:25:37] For more in-depth research, please log on to our website at minabaticcounty.com.
[2:25:41] Thank you for watching.
[2:26:02] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited.
[2:26:05] And obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often.
[2:26:09] So people have to park on the side of the highway.
[2:26:10] And the highway here is an active state highway.
[2:26:13] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.
[2:26:16] When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area,
[2:26:18] access is always key. And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with
[2:26:22] fire, apparatus, and equipment. So to have that ability and maneuver and to
[2:26:26] park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important. Financial cost
[2:26:30] for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas, the
[2:26:33] county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area. So
[2:26:37] it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration. So if you
[2:26:41] don't end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when
[2:26:45] when you pay your fees at the end.
[2:26:48] So on the weekends, expect long lines,
[2:26:51] not a lot of parking, a lot of people,
[2:26:54] a lot of foot traffic on the roads,
[2:26:56] be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.
[2:26:59] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patience,
[2:27:02] to understand that it's gonna take time
[2:27:04] to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.
[2:27:09] So patience is something you have to bring.
[2:27:11] Did
[2:27:18] you know that 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?
[2:27:23] Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.
[2:27:26] Learn how from calfire at ready for wildfire.org.
[2:27:42] Observe the domesticated human family in their natural habitat.
[2:27:47] Know to their species as the backyard.
[2:27:49] Are you think I should light it now?
[2:27:52] Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris that's too tall which can start a wildfire.
[2:28:02] What could it be?
[2:28:03] My head is.
[2:28:05] It's Smokey Bear.
[2:28:06] What a legend.
[2:28:08] Hey, it's Smokey.
[2:28:09] Sorry, it was too high.
[2:28:12] Watch as he is newly ensured that there's no wind
[2:28:15] and how he will move some of the debris
[2:28:17] to create a smaller, safer, burning pie.
[2:28:20] You can't make it bigger, baby.
[2:28:23] The bigger the better.
[2:28:24] Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.
[2:28:27] I appreciate it.
[2:28:43] I'm Chris Anthony with Cal Fire. Our beautiful state of California is blessed with abundant
[2:28:49] recreation opportunities. This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.
[2:28:55] But following years of severe drought in bark beetle infestation, our forests are suffering.
[2:29:01] And these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those recreating
[2:29:08] outdoors.
[2:29:09] I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family, and the unique natural
[2:29:15] resources of the state of California.
[2:29:18] Be aware of standing dead trees and avoid dense stands of dead trees.
[2:29:22] Take time to look up around you.
[2:29:26] Are the leaves or needles on the tree brown or missing?
[2:29:30] Do you see numerous dead branches?
[2:29:32] Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely?
[2:29:36] Or do you see signs of rot in the tree?
[2:29:39] Is the top of the tree dead?
[2:29:41] Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car
[2:29:44] under or near dead or dying trees.
[2:29:47] Millions of dead trees also significantly increase
[2:29:51] our risk of wildfire. 95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity. When it comes to having an open
[2:30:02] 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.
[2:30:29] Drown your campfire with water,
[2:30:32] throw it with a shovel,
[2:30:34] and finally, feel to make sure
[2:30:36] that there's no heat coming off of your fire.
[2:30:38] So remember, all it takes is one spark.
[2:30:42] Unattended or improperly extinguished campfires
[2:30:44] have started many large and damaging fires
[2:30:47] throughout the state of California.
[2:30:49] Being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable.
[2:30:53] In applying these simple safety precautions
[2:30:55] will help protect yourself, your family,
[2:30:58] and may make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire.
[2:31:02] For more information, please visit ReadyForWildfire.org.
[2:31:14] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County was wildfire.
[2:31:19] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.
[2:31:23] Know that on a red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.
[2:31:28] Even a poorly-disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon
[2:31:34] and into Grass Valley and Nevada City.
[2:31:37] So this summer we're encouraging folks
[2:31:38] to just be safe when they're out there.
[2:31:40] Please don't have barbecues or campfires.
[2:31:42] Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes
[2:31:45] and other products like that that could start a fire.
[2:31:47] So when you're down here,
[2:31:49] pay attention to your surroundings.
[2:31:51] Know that while you're down here,
[2:31:52] your cell phone may not work.
[2:31:54] We do have call boxes for you to call out.
[2:31:56] If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon?
[2:32:00] You need to be moving quickly away from it.
[2:32:03] And don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for engine companies.
[2:32:08] If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because
[2:32:13] it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.
[2:32:16] So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take
[2:32:22] longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river can.
[2:32:25] Think about things like evacuations.
[2:32:28] How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[2:32:30] 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.
[2:32:45] In Nevada County, defense will space is a year-round effort.
[2:32:50] From winter storm recovery to preparing for wildfire season, resilience takes a united community.
[2:32:57] Create defense will space around your home, property, or business to get first responders a chance to protect what matters most.
[2:33:04] We are all in this together.
[2:33:08] Learn more at ReadyNabataCounty.org slash Defensible Space.
[2:33:16] The river gives us a challenge.
[2:33:18] This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,
[2:33:21] is that the water is now is unregulated,
[2:33:23] coming down to South Uber River.
[2:33:25] So we can get fluctuations where you could be
[2:33:28] in the middle of the river in the morning,
[2:33:30] standing on a rock high and dry,
[2:33:32] and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water.
[2:33:35] And it all depends on how much heat they have
[2:33:37] that's going to melt the snow, that's going to come into the lake's
[2:33:40] falling, and that's going to spill over the dam, being aware that change can
[2:33:43] happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move the higher ground
[2:33:47] so that you're safe and your family is safe. So what you should do if you get caught
[2:33:52] in the river is to make sure that you stay calm, make your feet forward, down
[2:33:58] river. That's the biggest part is getting your feet down river, and if you have
[2:34:01] the flow, you go with the flow of the river. Look out ahead of you, look for any
[2:34:06] ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over, yell for help, and stay calm.
[2:34:12] That's the number one thing to stay calm.
[2:34:14] But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.
[2:34:20] The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody
[2:34:26] that's swimming.
[2:34:26] The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip
[2:34:31] and fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be as well.
[2:34:35] What
[2:34:43] people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame.
[2:34:50] 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.
[2:35:00] 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
[2:35:29] environment because if you don't it's just kind of end up in the river and it's bad for human
[2:35:34] health it's bad for the health of the environment as well.
[2:35:44] The parking lots here at the Uber River
[2:35:46] are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often so if people
[2:35:51] have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active state highway it's a
[2:35:55] vital artery to people in three different counties. When we have medical emergencies or any other
[2:36:00] kind of emergencies in this area, access is always key and it's always very difficult to get in these
[2:36:04] areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment so they have that ability to maneuver and to
[2:36:08] park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important.
[2:36:11] Financial cost for parking citations in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these
[2:36:15] areas, the county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area
[2:36:20] so it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration so if you don't
[2:36:24] end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when you pay
[2:36:29] your fees at the MD.
[2:36:30] So on the weekends, I expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot
[2:36:36] of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.
[2:36:42] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to
[2:36:46] take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.
[2:36:51] So patience is something you have to bring.
[2:37:10] Observe the domesticated human family in their natural habitat known to their species as the backyard.
[2:37:17] Are you think I should light it now?
[2:37:18] Yeah, sure.
[2:37:20] Oh dear, someone is about to burn a mile of debris that's too tall, which can start a wildfire.
[2:37:30] What could it be?
[2:37:31] I mean, it is.
[2:37:32] It's smoky. It's smoky bad.
[2:37:34] What a legend.
[2:37:36] Hey, it's smoky.
[2:37:37] Sorry, it's too high.
[2:37:38] Right, right, watch as he is to clean shores that there's no wind and how he will move
[2:37:44] some of the debris to create a smaller, safer, burning pipe.
[2:37:47] You mean me?
[2:37:49] No, you can't make it bigger baby, the bigger the better.
[2:37:51] Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.
[2:37:54] I appreciate it.
[2:37:56] This won't.
[2:37:59] What should you do?
[2:38:01] Smokey's done it again.
[2:38:03] I smokey.
[2:38:05] Only you can prevent wildfires.
[2:38:13] The river gives us a challenge.
[2:38:15] This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,
[2:38:18] is that the water is now is unregulated,
[2:38:20] coming down to South River River.
[2:38:22] So we can get fluctuations where you could be
[2:38:24] in the middle of the river in the morning,
[2:38:27] standing on a rock high and dry,
[2:38:29] and then in the afternoon, you can be knee deep in water.
[2:38:32] And it all depends on how much heat they have
[2:38:34] that's going to melt the snow,
[2:38:36] that's going to come into the lake spawning,
[2:38:37] and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that change can happen and being aware when
[2:38:42] it's happening to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.
[2:38:47] So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,
[2:38:52] make your feet forward, downriver. That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver.
[2:38:58] And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river. Look out ahead of you, look for any
[2:39:02] ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over, yell for help, and stay calm.
[2:39:09] That's the number one thing to stay calm.
[2:39:11] But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.
[2:39:16] The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody
[2:39:22] that's swimming.
[2:39:23] The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip
[2:39:28] and fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be as well.
[2:39:32] So
[2:39:40] one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire and so
[2:39:44] while you're down visiting the Yuba River consider the fire and threat.
[2:39:48] Know that on a red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.
[2:39:53] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and
[2:40:01] 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.
[2:40:28] And don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for an engine company's, if you see it,
[2:40:34] get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's going to
[2:40:39] be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.
[2:40:41] So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take
[2:40:46] longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river canyon.
[2:40:50] Think about things like evacuation.
[2:40:53] How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[2:40:54] 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.
[2:42:41] Whether you live in our oak woodlands, or Alpine forests, if you're a resident of Nevada County, then wildfire is on your mind.
[2:42:51] From community planning to defensible space, and green waste collection,
[2:43:01] efforts may be different.
[2:43:04] We are all in this together.
[2:43:06] Learn more about wildfire preparedness at ReadyNavadaCounty.org.
[2:43:12] So as a UC Cooperative Extension Forest and Fire Advisor, my goal is to extend the best
[2:43:17] available research to the people who are helping people prepare here in our region.
[2:43:23] And so I often work with the agencies and partners throughout town to help make sure that they're
[2:43:29] aware of the latest research that people have published and that they can incorporate
[2:43:33] that into their planning and preparedness.
[2:43:36] I know that when we think about fire in California, it can be really overwhelming.
[2:43:40] You can think, what can I do?
[2:43:42] I'm just one person, but what I can say is you can start at your own home, where you live
[2:43:47] with your family.
[2:43:48] And I tell people, there's a lot of things you can do, but there's still going to be a
[2:43:52] chance that your home burns.
[2:43:53] You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning, but it will never be completely
[2:43:57] safe.
[2:43:57] because we live in California.
[2:43:59] Fire is here before us and it'll be here after us as well.
[2:44:02] You can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire,
[2:44:06] you know how to get out and you know how to protect your family.
[2:44:09] The next step would be to preparing your home
[2:44:11] and the lands around it, so making sure that your home is fire-resistant.
[2:44:15] Then working on the defensible space surrounding that.
[2:44:18] And once you kind of have your own personal things tackled,
[2:44:20] you can really start to engage in the broader community
[2:44:22] and you can think about how can I work with my neighborhood
[2:44:25] So all of these people can achieve the same goals that I have and we together will be stronger in California
[2:44:30] We've been hearing about defensible space for quite a long time because we have a public resource code about it
[2:44:35] California 4291 and
[2:44:38] 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
[2:44:46] Our knowledge about what actually improves home survival and there's this new zone around a home within five feet of a home actually
[2:44:53] We're University of California, the National Fire Protection Association, Firewise, USA,
[2:44:58] and the Insurance Institute for Business and Health.
[2:45:08] 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.
[2:45:29] or maybe low combustibility if you're really good at maintenance. I'm not, but maybe you are.
[2:45:34] So you could have a well irrigated lawn that you mow regularly, or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch.
[2:45:41] And then out from there, from 5 feet to 30 feet, it's the lean, clean, and green zone.
[2:45:46] And in that area you'll have beautiful plants, but they're going to be spaced really wide apart
[2:45:52] so that there's no continuous fuel leading towards your home.
[2:45:55] And you'll have beautiful, hard-scaping.
[2:45:58] I've seen flagstones and decomposed granite and tile work that you can use to kind of break
[2:46:05] up all of those fuels that are near your home.
[2:46:07] And then from 30 feet to 100 feet out, you'll have reduced fuel.
[2:46:10] So around my home, that means we have large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees.
[2:46:16] But we've reduced the understory cover some, and we've really opened up the forest canopy
[2:46:22] in that area.
[2:46:23] So, California Public Resource Code 42-91, they has two zones, zero to 30 feet, which
[2:46:30] is lean, clean, and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel.
[2:46:34] We know many homes burn because of embers, because of embers getting into addicts, but
[2:46:38] also because of embers that land at the base of a house, and your mulch, and your woody
[2:46:45] plants that are not well maintained, and your lawn that wasn't mowed that week, and when
[2:46:50] And then at Emberlands, really close to your house, maybe within zero to five feet and
[2:46:54] you get a small fire, that small fire can grow, and it can catch your house on fire.
[2:46:59] And so the latest research and the latest recommendations at the national level, and
[2:47:05] also for the University of California, is really focused on this new zero to five foot, no
[2:47:10] combustible to low combustible zone.
[2:47:12] So sometimes people think what the fence will say more is better.
[2:47:16] But what I can say is that more isn't always better.
[2:47:19] If I eat too much chocolate cake, I'm probably going to feel ill.
[2:47:23] And so when I think about defensible space and your home, I know that we really need
[2:47:28] to have the most intensity right around the home itself.
[2:47:31] You want your home to be fire resistant.
[2:47:33] You want to have low to no combustibility within 5 feet.
[2:47:37] From 5 to 30 feet have a lean, clean, and green zone, and then from 30 to 100 feet you have
[2:47:42] reduced fuels.
[2:47:44] And nowhere in there, except within 5 feet of the house, am I talking about bare mineral
[2:47:48] soil or rocks. Beyond that you can enjoy the greenery of nature and flowers and trees but you
[2:47:57] just want to be very careful about their spacing. I've heard some people say I'm really afraid of
[2:48:02] fire. I'm going to have 500 feet of bare mineral soil and I get worried because I think that's a lot
[2:48:09] of work. But I also know that isn't necessarily protect them from fire. It protects them from one
[2:48:15] aspect of a fire protects them from a flame front, moving past their house, but it doesn't
[2:48:19] protect them from the embers, it could still catch that house on fire.
[2:48:22] I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet of defensible space, that sometimes
[2:48:28] that actually might negatively impact our natural resources, we need to be careful about
[2:48:33] how we manage our defensible space.
[2:48:35] Sometimes we live in these beautiful and mixed conifer forests around here in Nevada City,
[2:48:40] and reducing the fuels in those forests actually could be a type of restoration that could be
[2:48:44] good for them. But at other times, if you live maybe in a chaperale area, reducing those
[2:48:50] fuels for more than 100 feet could actually be detrimental to that plant community. And
[2:48:55] so we just need to be really mindful of how we use the fenceable space and knowing that
[2:48:59] we only really need about 100 feet. For a home, unless you live on a very steep slope
[2:49:03] or if there's very dense vegetation, you might want to extend it to a 200 feet. So I always
[2:49:08] like to think that everyone is an expert in fire physics. It's not just people like myself
[2:49:12] who have their doctorates in it because we've all roasted marshmallows around a campfire,
[2:49:17] so we all know how fire works. We know that if you take your marshmallow and you stick it
[2:49:21] directly into the center of that campfire, it's going to catch fire. And that's how homes can get
[2:49:28] caught on fire as well, kind of that direct flame contact. But when I think about what makes the
[2:49:32] fire resistant home, they often have, I think about maybe the top five things that you can do, you can
[2:49:37] have a roof that's resistant to fire, a deck that's resistant to fire, you can have defensible space
[2:49:43] and you can work on your siding in your windows.
[2:49:46] But so when I think about a roof,
[2:49:49] you want to make sure that your roof is resistant to fire.
[2:49:51] And that's having a Class A roof.
[2:49:54] And that could be a single roof.
[2:49:56] It can be a metal roof or a tile roof.
[2:49:59] And a lot of times people...
[2:50:00] 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,
[2:50:29] or a bird, or a small mammal, like a mouse,
[2:50:33] it's the perfect size for a nest,
[2:50:35] which is unfortunate because then you have all these grasses
[2:50:38] and needles and leaves right on your wooden roof deck
[2:50:43] underneath the concrete or underneath the concrete
[2:50:45] or the tile or the metal,
[2:50:47] and that actually is what often catches those types
[2:50:49] of roofs on fire.
[2:50:50] One of the other things every home needs
[2:50:52] is to make sure that they have attic and basement vents
[2:50:56] that can reduce the number of embers
[2:50:57] that come into that house.
[2:50:59] And that is currently regulated in the California Building Code chapter 7a.
[2:51:04] But if you have an older home like myself, then it didn't apply when it was built because
[2:51:09] that's a newer building code.
[2:51:10] And so I've gone back into my house when we first moved in.
[2:51:13] We couldn't afford fancy new vents.
[2:51:16] And so we went to the hardware store and bought one eighth inch screen.
[2:51:20] And we stapled that over all of our vents and their attic in our basement.
[2:51:24] Once we kind of settled through the moving into a new place, we were able to afford new
[2:51:29] vents.
[2:51:30] And so we went to the California Building Code website and we looked to see what were
[2:51:36] the main companies they recommended in the style events.
[2:51:39] We decided on an event that had an exterior baffling and then a 1-8th inch screen that had
[2:51:45] intimescent paint.
[2:51:48] So I set a lot of things, let me try to break that down just a little bit.
[2:51:51] 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.
[2:52:00] But in a fire they actually serve two main purposes, these vents.
[2:52:03] The vents all vents in your house can allow embers to go into your house.
[2:52:09] 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.
[2:52:20] And so when I thought about what type of event I really wanted on my house, I wanted
[2:52:24] an event that reduced the amount of embers that could go in.
[2:52:28] That's why we have the exterior baffling because as the air moves up and down and up and
[2:52:32] down to get through the vent, those metal slats actually helps to enough out those embers.
[2:52:38] And then we have the one eighth inch screen because again that helps reduce the amount
[2:52:42] of embers that are going into the attic.
[2:52:44] And then that screen has an Intimessant Paint.
[2:52:47] And what intimate paint is, it has a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed to heat.
[2:52:54] So if something nearby is on fire, then that intimate paint will swell shut,
[2:52:58] and not allow anything else into the attic or crawl space.
[2:53:03] And I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need vents that can do all of those things.
[2:53:07] Not one or the other.
[2:53:08] The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cutouts that you can put over the exterior of your events
[2:53:15] before you evacuate if you have time. I know a lot of our evacuations in California are
[2:53:19] unfortunately becoming much shorter and shorter timeframes before we have to leave,
[2:53:23] and so you have to be ready to leave without any of that. But if you have the time,
[2:53:27] it could be nice to put on. One question I'm often asked is, Kate, I really want vents,
[2:53:32] but I'm not sure if I can afford them, especially if you're on a fixed income. But we have a resource
[2:53:38] that USDA roll development, loan service actually will give loans out for home improvements,
[2:53:43] and home renovations that include making your home resistant to fire.
[2:53:49] And so that can be one way, so these types of renovations, like vents, closing in,
[2:53:54] your soffits, updating your deck, can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed income.
[2:54:00] The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist.
[2:54:04] And you can Google at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist.
[2:54:08] And it can go through, and it tells you every event to look at, every window, every place
[2:54:13] where you should have put cocking in, or you need to put cocking in, and it can help
[2:54:18] walk you through that list of items to do.
[2:54:21] And it's an extensive list.
[2:54:23] There are these top five areas that you really need to work on as a resident of FireZone.
[2:54:30] At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all should be working on still.
[2:54:36] 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.
[2:54:44] The roots of Nevada counties assisted outpatient treatment programs stem from a tragic shooting that occurred in the county in 2001.
[2:54:53] An individual with an untreated mental illness entered the county mental health clinic and
[2:54:59] and, uh,
[2:55:00] 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
[2:55:29] what was known as Laura's Law in the state of California.
[2:55:33] Laura's Law became part of California's welfare and institutions code,
[2:55:38] replicating what was done in dozens of other states.
[2:55:40] Several years later, California's Mental Health Services Act
[2:55:44] provided a potential funding source for Nevada County
[2:55:47] to implement assisted outpatient treatment.
[2:55:50] So in May 2008, after about a year and a half of planning efforts,
[2:55:56] Nevada County became the first county in California and so far to
[2:56:02] this state the only county that has fully implemented assisted outpatient
[2:56:07] treatment. The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap for
[2:56:12] dangerous people in need of mental health services who may not be on probation are
[2:56:16] not gravely disabled or don't meet the criteria for emergency involuntary
[2:56:21] hospitalization. Assisted outpatient treatment allows a judge to order
[2:56:26] 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.
[2:56:38] The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.
[2:56:41] The collaborative courts are amazing. It is a conversation with the judge and the attorneys and the treatment team and the individual.
[2:56:52] And the personal contact of having a collaborative team avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for the benefits to proceed.
[2:57:02] 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.
[2:57:18] Collaborative processes that have a much greater impact and are much more effective.
[2:57:22] It's serious in that the judge attempts to hold a person accountable for that treatment plan that they agree to.
[2:57:32] 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.
[2:57:44] So, we are having a conversation, and it is very supportive, recovery oriented environment
[2:57:55] that is that the takes place right in the courtroom.
[2:57:59] Of 25 people referred to the program, only five have the face court orders to undergo
[2:58:05] treatment, and the rest volunteered to be treated.
[2:58:08] And data show that the program has saved more than a half million dollars over two and a
[2:58:13] years. The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community. We have those 25
[2:58:20] people are spending less time in jail. That means less time for judges, less time for probation
[2:58:27] officers, less arrests that the sheriffs and local police departments have to do, so it frees up
[2:58:35] law enforcement to pay attention to other areas. Many of these individuals are now living independently
[2:58:42] rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.
[2:58:49] Many of these individuals are either full-time employed, or part-time employed, compared
[2:58:55] to no employment before the entered into treatment.
[2:58:58] I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being
[2:59:06] somewhere in the community out of treatment.
[2:59:21] I'm a river scientist and river skills teacher and I also love to play at the river.
[2:59:27] 12 years ago started doing some camps that teach people what we call river literacy,
[2:59:32] how you can read the water so you can understand where it's awesome places to play,
[2:59:36] what the river is doing, but also you can find the really safe spots and you can basically read the water.
[2:59:43] So I'd love to give for you all the main gist of what we cover in those camps.
[2:59:47] The areas that we like that we'll cover here right now are to look, grip, and protect.
[2:59:55] The first concept of book, we are so blessed here.
[3:00:00] 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
[3:00:29] beautiful large openings underneath full of fish, then you also want to always look and
[3:00:34] make sure that it's totally clear.
[3:00:36] We get really, this river is very dynamic, it changes a lot, and last year we had very
[3:00:41] high flows on the river that move large rocks and other obstructions that connect the
[3:00:45] bean in our favorite place spots.
[3:00:47] So the best way to look and make sure you can be safe in those spots is looking from downstream
[3:00:52] up first, that way the current can't fool you into anything, and you can make sure everything
[3:00:57] things in the clear point number two rip we're again beautiful granite rock
[3:01:04] here we love to lay on there so soft they're so nurturing they're really
[3:01:08] wonderful guess what they're also of course slippery so when hopping from
[3:01:11] rock to rock it can be quite easy to slip and lose your footing and you might
[3:01:15] come into a place that actually has a very large hazard or just simply
[3:01:19] grit yourself it's also when we're following a buddy they've gone before us and
[3:01:24] So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did.
[3:01:28] It's super important, as you're at the river, if you can move along, use three points of contact.
[3:01:33] Move yourself along as quickly as you need.
[3:01:35] But it's incredible how much it serves us for our stability.
[3:01:38] Every year, every year, someone falls and gets seriously either injured or dies,
[3:01:42] simply from slipping on rock.
[3:01:45] And a third concept, for a tact.
[3:01:48] So our bodies, they're bizarrely shaped.
[3:01:50] and look at all these things coming out.
[3:01:52] There's a set to get snagged into things.
[3:01:54] And some of the places we're playing,
[3:01:56] some of the places we might find ourselves,
[3:01:58] have some rocks that have really small openings
[3:02:00] and we can easily get what's called in trapped.
[3:02:04] Even at low slopes, it's very easy to get in trapped.
[3:02:07] It's just, it's really quite bizarre.
[3:02:09] So what's important for us is if you find yourself
[3:02:11] in a situation where you have large moving water
[3:02:14] or rocks underneath where that can have in trappedness,
[3:02:17] you can't see them.
[3:02:18] It's super important you protect yourself and what I mean by that is if you end up either accidentally or intentionally
[3:02:25] one of those spots fall up, get those limbs in, don't be shoving those into rocks.
[3:02:30] Another very important part of protection is protecting each other.
[3:02:34] Some people are pushing themselves to keep up with others and doing things that they're not quite in their body.
[3:02:40] Some people you might see are just doing things that are just playing silly that can harm themselves or harm others.
[3:02:44] Super important. You carry forward to protect each other well with a river.
[3:02:49] So great. Thank you all so much for watching this video and loving and caring for the Uva.
[3:02:54] And just remember these concepts next time you go down to the river, just remember to look, rip and protect.
[3:03:00] And enjoy yourself. Have a great time at the river and be safe.
[3:04:02] Trucky Healthy Babies is an evidence-based home visiting program model.
[3:04:07] 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.
[3:04:24] I just struggled a lot being a first-time mom and Joette was just really there in support.
[3:04:30] The support is wonderful and feeling like you're actually a part of a community and you're not alone.
[3:04:36] While holding a small toy in each hand, does he clap the toys together?
[3:04:43] When my home visitor comes to visit, it's fun.
[3:04:46] We have fun, we enjoy each other, and so does Chase.
[3:04:50] Chase, look at this.
[3:04:53] I've benefited by having someone else to talk to.
[3:04:57] You know, just someone that's caring about what's going on in my-
[3:05:00] 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
[3:05:29] the extent to which we are connected with one another.
[3:05:33] We have multiple nonprofit agencies and government agencies,
[3:05:38] and we all know one another, and we all work together.
[3:05:42] And so, Foothill and Trucky Healthy Babies, I know that if I'm looking for a resource
[3:05:47] that those home visitors know all the resources that are out there,
[3:05:52] and I can pick up the phone and call them and say,
[3:05:54] hey, I just got a call from a family,
[3:05:55] and they're looking for XYZ and chances are those home visits will be able to tell me what that is.
[3:06:03] I've been doing this for 35 years.
[3:06:04] So one trend that everybody my age has notices when we were practicing we were dealing a lot with medical issues.
[3:06:12] We now are dealing with many more mental health issues particularly with the stresses on family
[3:06:20] and adolescents, depression, anxiety.
[3:06:23] I've been reading a lot of research lately that says the number one factor in resilience
[3:06:29] for kids in building resilience is having a warm positive relationship with a caring
[3:06:37] adult in their life.
[3:06:39] Usually that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of home visiting is that parents
[3:06:44] who may not have had that have an opportunity to build that kind of relationship with their
[3:06:49] home visitor.
[3:06:50] And then have the ability to build that kind of relationship with their child, which will carry forward through the generations.
[3:06:58] 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.
[3:07:18] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame.
[3:07:25] any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying hit
[3:07:31] very easily, shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but
[3:07:34] other people at the river. If you're coming to the river that's wonderful,
[3:07:38] enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place, but take all of the trash that you
[3:07:42] brought with you, everything that you brought, bring that back out with you, odds are
[3:07:47] you're gonna see some bottles or a pan or something like that, take that with you
[3:07:51] and please, please, please pick up after your pets.
[3:07:55] In addition to kind of picking up trash
[3:07:57] because of aesthetic reasons,
[3:07:59] we're also really worried about trash,
[3:08:01] you know, the plastics and things like that,
[3:08:03] and also the dog waste for the health of the environment.
[3:08:05] Because if you don't, it's just gonna end up in the river
[3:08:08] and it's bad for human health.
[3:08:10] It's bad for the health of the environment as well.
[3:10:31] Major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire. And so while you're down visiting,
[3:10:36] the Yuba River, consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast
[3:10:42] moving wildfire can get out of control. Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create
[3:10:47] a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and into grass-valiant Nevada city. So this
[3:10:53] summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have
[3:10:56] barbecues or campfires, be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products
[3:11:01] like that that could start a fire.
[3:11:03] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.
[3:11:07] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.
[3:11:09] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.
[3:11:13] Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it, and don't
[3:11:20] wait for us to fly over, don't wait for engine companies.
[3:11:24] 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.
[3:11:32] 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.
[3:11:41] Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[3:11:46] 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.
[3:12:02] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often
[3:12:08] so people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active state highway.
[3:12:12] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.
[3:12:15] When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area, access is always key.
[3:12:19] And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment.
[3:12:23] So they have that ability to maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important.
[3:12:29] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.
[3:12:33] The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive.
[3:12:38] And it goes basically on your vehicle registration.
[3:12:41] 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.
[3:12:47] So, on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot
[3:12:54] of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.
[3:12:59] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to
[3:13:03] take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.
[3:13:08] So patience is something you have to bring.
[3:13:17] Elections officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections
[3:13:22] in Nevada County.
[3:13:24] Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot in the mail.
[3:13:29] Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you send it in?
[3:13:32] Returned ballots are received at the elections office where their process and counted.
[3:13:37] Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique barcode that gives you credit for voting.
[3:13:41] This ensures that each voter can only vote once.
[3:13:44] Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.
[3:13:50] If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step.
[3:13:54] If your signature is challenged, you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue.
[3:13:59] The two most common reasons a ballot envelope is challenged are,
[3:14:03] the envelope isn't signed, or the signature doesn't match the voter's record.
[3:14:07] A challenged ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.
[3:14:10] You can check the status of your ballot at mynavadacounty.com slash elections.
[3:14:16] When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are opened and the ballot is removed,
[3:14:21] unfolded and prepared for processing through scanners which total up the votes.
[3:14:26] Results are tabulated and released after the polls close on election night.
[3:14:30] When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts and that your ballot is
[3:14:35] both secure and private.
[3:14:37] If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County Elections Office or visit us online.
[3:14:43] I'm
[3:14:49] a veteran of the United States Marine Corps served on me for five years and when I got out,
[3:14:55] I had my own trials and tribulations like most veterans do and about a year after I got out I found myself
[3:15:00] 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.
[3:15:25] joining Bill for zero was about understanding what the data was telling us so
[3:15:33] that we could best align our systems to take advantage of all this new
[3:15:36] incoming information to make sure we could shorten the time people spend
[3:15:40] homeless and to get people off the street quicker. Being able to know
[3:15:45] everybody by name and being able to have eight agencies working together on a
[3:15:50] weekly basis to find how the resources that they have can pull together to
[3:15:56] positively impact just that one person. It's a unique approach. We all know more
[3:16:02] intimately who everyone else is working with. We know the needs those people have
[3:16:06] and the barriers they face. So it's a more connected system and it's bearing
[3:16:11] through.
[3:16:19] You never know how quickly things can change. That's what got me.
[3:16:28] technically homeless, I guess. You know, life takes you down different paths, and that's
[3:16:34] the path I got stuck on. I didn't ask for it.
[3:16:39] This is the first time in years I've got a feeling of security. My social worker here,
[3:16:46] I owe him a lot of gratitude, and I thank him very much. He's a good man. He's very much
[3:16:53] to where the puts available and how to make it work.
[3:17:01] And that's how I wanted to adhere.
[3:17:08] We're in the last mile of reaching functional zero
[3:17:11] to end veterans homelessness.
[3:17:21] When you all have a goal and we're all in agreement
[3:17:24] that at the end of the day, we're here
[3:17:26] to move people into housing
[3:17:27] and we're here to help our veterans,
[3:17:29] you just have to keep your eye on the goal.
[3:17:32] My fear had always been that data would start to dehumanize
[3:17:36] or, you know, move the faces of the people we're working with to the side so that we could look at the
[3:17:41] numbers. I couldn't say more that that is further from the truth. The data has really driven a lot
[3:17:50] more humanity in our system as well. We need people to feel safe and putting somebody in a home,
[3:17:57] giving them the basic needs of life is only going to make their lives better and make your community
[3:18:01] better. The more time and equity you build in your community, the stronger your community is going
[3:18:06] to be and happy you you are going to be
[3:19:10] it doesn't take a fairy godmother to
[3:19:14] tell you that the right fit means everything especially when it comes to car
[3:19:21] seats always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size
[3:19:27] oh that does make a difference remember they're happily ever after's are in
[3:19:33] your hands. To find out more visit safercar.gov slash the right seat. Did you know that 95%
[3:19:42] of all wildfires in California are caused by people? Be fire safe while working or having
[3:19:47] fun outdoors. Use power equipment outdoors before 10 a.m. but never when it's windy or
[3:19:52] excessively hot outside. Make sure your campfires are completely out before leaving the area
[3:19:58] and keep your vehicle maintained.
[3:20:00] 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
[3:20:29] piles of vegetation.
[3:20:31] Turning dry landscape debris like this into mulch or hauling it off the property may be
[3:20:36] the safest way to dispose of it, but it's not always the easiest or even possible.
[3:20:41] In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state homeowners
[3:20:45] may decide to burn the cuttings instead.
[3:20:48] While burning landscape debris may be an option to residents, it does come with inherent
[3:20:52] risks.
[3:20:53] That's why califier urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to also
[3:20:58] make the choice to burn it safely and legally. During specific weather conditions when we have
[3:21:04] very low humidities and we have strong winds we will go into burn restrictions or we may even
[3:21:09] suspend burning. Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays a major factor
[3:21:15] in whether or not burning is allowed. Before burning begins resident should contact their local air
[3:21:21] quality management agency and cal fire their local fire station to ensure that it is a permissive
[3:21:26] burn day. But even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warn it's still
[3:21:31] important for residents to use good judgment and it's a mindful of current weather conditions.
[3:21:36] Just because it's a permissive burn day, doesn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.
[3:21:40] If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.
[3:21:44] In many areas, homeowners may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station before
[3:21:49] burning. After obtaining any necessary permits and ensuring that burning is allowed,
[3:21:54] The next step is to safely prepare the pile for burning.
[3:21:58] Burn pile should be no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot,
[3:22:01] and you need to make sure that you have at least a 10 foot diameter clearance
[3:22:04] free of landmable materials surrounding your pile.
[3:22:08] Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times.
[3:22:12] Having a responsible adult in attendance of your landscaped debris burn at all times
[3:22:17] is required by law.
[3:22:18] In fact, if the fire gets out of your control,
[3:22:21] you could be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire.
[3:22:25] Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste as part of your defensible space plan.
[3:22:32] But it can be an extremely dangerous one, if not done responsibly.
[3:22:36] It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always be safe with your landscape debris burning.
[3:23:08] Hi, I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon.
[3:23:10] and even though it just rained, it's important to remember we're still in the middle of fire season.
[3:23:16] Keeping this in mind, your local police chiefs and I would like to introduce you to a new sound
[3:23:22] we will be using to notify you and your family of an immediate evacuation order.
[3:23:28] This new high-low system will not replace our code red notifications.
[3:23:33] It is simply another way in which we can notify you and your family of an emergency in your area.
[3:23:46] Situational awareness means using all of your senses during an emergency.
[3:23:57] Eyes, nose and ears.
[3:24:00] The high-low siren is a new sound to help you stay safe in an emergency.
[3:24:04] It is specifically designed to alert you to an immediate evacuation order.
[3:24:10] If you hear this sound, it means only one thing.
[3:24:13] Evacuate immediately. You will only hear this sound during an evacuation order.
[3:24:16] If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area and using PAs and going door to door to do evacuations.
[3:24:24] But if you hear this sound, you can help them in doing their job safely and evacuate the area immediately.
[3:24:30] If you miss the announcement or have questions, please do not call 911.
[3:24:36] Immediately institute your family's evacuation plan.
[3:24:40] Contact 2-1-1 if you have questions or go to a trusted media source once you are safely
[3:24:47] evacuated.
[3:24:49] Remember 9-1-1 is only for emergencies.
[3:24:53] The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Police Department and Nevada City Police
[3:24:57] Department have all installed these sirens in their patrol vehicle.
[3:25:00] 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.
[3:25:32] evacuate, evacuate.
[3:25:46] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada
[3:25:48] County is wildfire. And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the
[3:25:53] fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially a fast-moving wildfire can
[3:25:58] get out of control. Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire
[3:26:03] that pushes all the way down the canyon and into grass-villain about a city. So
[3:26:08] this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.
[3:26:11] 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
[3:26:19] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work
[3:26:24] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire
[3:26:28] should a fire occur in the canyon
[3:26:31] 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
[3:26:39] 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.
[3:26:48] 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.
[3:26:57] Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[3:27:02] 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.
[3:27:14] Hello, I'm Jamie and I'm one of the faces of Nevada County Public Health. I'd like to
[3:27:20] tell you about one of our health and wellness programs, Oral Health. Oral Health refers
[3:27:25] to the entire mouth including tooth decay, gum disease and more. Why is Oral Health important?
[3:27:31] Because it is related to every working system of the body. Long conditions, cardiovascular
[3:27:37] vascular disease, stroke, and diabetes can all be traced to bacteria and inflammation
[3:27:43] from the mouth.
[3:27:44] The good news is that good oral health habits can prevent many potential health problems.
[3:27:50] Brush two times a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and see your dentist every
[3:27:57] six months.
[3:27:58] Prevention starts early.
[3:28:00] Children should see the dentist by their first tooth or first birthday.
[3:28:04] This will pave the way to better help for your child.
[3:28:08] For more information, go to www.smilenabadacounty.com.
[3:28:16] We're here! We're here!
[3:28:19] We're here!
[3:28:20] We're here for you, Nevada County.
[3:28:23] As the library, we've strived to provide the best service we can during the COVID-19 health crisis.
[3:28:29] This includes providing eBooks, audio books, movies,
[3:28:33] and TV shows online for you to use with your library card.
[3:28:38] We're offering curbside pickup of library items like books and DVDs
[3:28:43] as well as grad bands with crafts and activities for all ages.
[3:28:48] We also have your favorite programs like book clubs
[3:28:51] and story times available online.
[3:28:54] We are here for you, Nevada County.
[3:28:56] Apply for your library card on our website today.
[3:29:02] The river gives us a challenge.
[3:29:03] This year particularly with the spawning dam issues is that the water is now
[3:29:08] is unregulated coming down the South-Ever River. So we can get fluctuations where
[3:29:13] you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high
[3:29:17] and dry and then in the afternoon you can be knee-deep in water and it all depends
[3:29:22] on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come
[3:29:25] into the lake spawning and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that
[3:29:29] change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to
[3:29:33] higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.
[3:29:36] So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,
[3:29:41] make your feet forward, downriver.
[3:29:44] That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver, and if you have to flow, you go
[3:29:48] with the flow of the river.
[3:29:49] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging
[3:29:55] over, yell for help, and stay calm.
[3:29:58] That's the number one thing to stay calm.
[3:30:00] 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.
[3:30:40] 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.
[3:30:50] The employees of Nevada County are great people working together to support the county,
[3:30:55] our residents, and visitors.
[3:30:57] Ada Garcia believes that building a strong community means doing things right from the
[3:31:01] beginning because it improves your return on investment.
[3:31:05] Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life,
[3:31:09] the only thing that makes sense today is to apply that approach to Nevada County
[3:31:12] as transportation planner for the Department of Public Works.
[3:31:15] The
[3:31:22] Sebastian Roberts loves the outdoors, and the rush of pushing himself is a county senior
[3:31:27] information systems analyst for our geographic information systems, is responsible for advancing
[3:31:32] mapping technology for the county and the community.
[3:31:35] Sebastian, along with the rest of our information system staff, are continually working to provide
[3:31:40] easy access for residents to all county services and information from trail maps to planning
[3:31:45] documents.
[3:31:49] Nancy Haffey is a management analyst in human resources.
[3:31:52] Nancy's expertise is critical to the human resources department, as she provides the necessary
[3:31:56] training, guidance, and assistance to better the county's workforce.
[3:32:00] Her work broads just the kinds of talent and professionals necessary to keep Nevada County
[3:32:05] on the forefront of delivering superior services.
[3:32:08] People listen to Nancy, and not just on the job.
[3:32:13] Our county is rich with history and culture that has been mined from great people for over
[3:32:17] a century.
[3:32:20] People listen to Robin Kennedy too.
[3:32:21] 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.
[3:32:33] Robin knows how important it is for people to pursue personal growth and change and she includes herself in that philosophy.
[3:32:39] A collaborative approach by local agencies and community partners is responsible for Nevada County's low crime rate.
[3:32:45] Well
[3:32:49] Lopez helps folks overcome life's most difficult challenges.
[3:32:53] As well as helping him on the path to empowerment.
[3:33:00] His people like him are at the core of our county.
[3:33:04] As a social services eligibility supervisor,
[3:33:07] Manuel sees every day the potential in people and the power of helping him.
[3:33:15] To the east, the county continues its commitment to health and wellness programs,
[3:33:19] the strength and families, and promote healthy lifestyles.
[3:33:22] and
[3:33:46] provides the foundation for our nearly 800 employees.
[3:33:50] We continue to provide opportunities for life-long learning to all our residents.
[3:34:04] With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County,
[3:34:07] our fundamental motivations go way beyond the office and it comes to preserving our lifestyles.
[3:34:12] But Josh Pat is twin boys.
[3:34:16] Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer,
[3:34:19] and that position brings with it a great deal of responsibility.
[3:34:22] Josh has knowledge, experience and commitment in his service to the county's physical infrastructure and beyond.
[3:34:36] Claire Chapel, Environmental Specialist with Environmental Health, works closely with local businesses.
[3:34:42] When business owners look at Claire, they don't see an impediment, they see a partner, helping them on their way to success.
[3:34:48] Used together, they make those businesses stronger.
[3:34:51] And really, that's what all of this is about.
[3:34:54] Our airport and transit systems play vital roles in the economic and recreational health of the community.
[3:35:00] Our founders imagine many roles and responsibilities our local government would have to assume. We are committed to meeting changing needs.
[3:35:10] 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.
[3:35:35] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass contained
[3:35:43] containers, that glass container that you're carrying,
[3:35:47] it very easily shatter on the rocks
[3:35:48] and it becomes a hazard for not only you,
[3:35:51] but other people of the river.
[3:35:52] If you're come to the river,
[3:35:53] that's wonderful, enjoy it,
[3:35:55] it's an incredibly magical place,
[3:35:57] but take all of the trash that you brought with you,
[3:35:59] everything that you brought, bring that back out with you.
[3:36:03] Odds are you're gonna see some bottles or a pan
[3:36:05] or something like that, take that with you
[3:36:07] and please, please, please pick up after your pets.
[3:36:11] In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really
[3:36:16] worried about trash, you know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste
[3:36:20] for the health of the environment because if you don't, it's just kind of end up in
[3:36:24] the river and it's bad for human health, it's bad for the health of the environment as
[3:36:27] well.
[3:36:52] To find out more what is required throughout the building permit process, please go to our
[3:36:56] website at minabaticcounty.com forward slash building, here you'll find the building permit
[3:37:00] process overview tab and under apply instructions on what to submit by using the Building Permit
[3:37:05] Application Handbook and the Residential Plants of Metal Checklist.
[3:37:09] For your convenience, you may also apply online to submit your Building Permit Application.
[3:37:14] Check out our Asella Online Citizen Access Portal or click on the link and check out this
[3:37:18] tutorial.
[3:37:22] When you walk into the building department, you'll be greeted by our Friendly Certified
[3:37:26] CBA Cictition.
[3:37:27] A senior technician will review your plans for completeness by using the Residential
[3:37:31] Plants of Metal Checklist.
[3:37:32] The review process for online submittals will be the same.
[3:37:36] A building permit number and a printed version of your application will be given to you.
[3:37:40] Online submittals will be emailed to you.
[3:37:42] This document can be used to pay for your school and fire fees during the building permit process.
[3:37:46] Plans are then routed to the designated departments, building, planning, environmental health,
[3:37:51] and the Department of Public Works, if applicable.
[3:37:54] For a single family home, the plan review takes four weeks.
[3:37:57] On a side note, home additions and remodels less than 1,000 square feet is two-week review.
[3:38:02] We do have an award-winning over-the-counter Wednesday plan review process for additions
[3:38:07] and remodels less than 600 square feet.
[3:38:09] Some restrictions do apply.
[3:38:11] A keynote when applying online for your single-family home, your plans and calculations shall be
[3:38:15] uploaded separately in two PDF files.
[3:38:18] After we receive your digital file, plans are reviewed for completeness, fees are calculated,
[3:38:23] and any most into use specifying the amount to be paid.
[3:38:26] When your fees are paid, plans are then routed to the designated departments.
[3:38:30] The plan's examiner will review your plans for local, land use ordinances, and state code
[3:38:35] compliance.
[3:38:36] Planning and environmental health will review building setbacks, septic systems, and
[3:38:40] well-water information.
[3:38:42] The building department will review site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans to name a
[3:38:46] few.
[3:38:47] Additional specific documents like engineering calculations, trust calculations, and special
[3:38:51] inspection forms may also be required for review.
[3:38:55] I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.
[3:38:59] For more in-depth research please log on to our website at minabaticounty.com.
[3:39:03] Thank you for watching.
[3:39:40] I recommend you access our Building Department handout library for the 2016 residential plan
[3:39:44] review checklist.
[3:39:45] This form is helpful in determining what type of building comments to expect during the plan
[3:39:49] review process.
[3:39:50] As the plan review process progresses it is up to you to track and check the status of your
[3:39:54] building permit.
[3:39:55] When planned review comments are generated, a PDF file is created and uploaded.
[3:40:00] 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.
[3:40:29] This letter is essential in getting your permit expedited through the plan review process
[3:40:34] and stamp to approved.
[3:40:36] Plans that are approved digitally, please print one set of plans and calculations that
[3:40:40] bring the door office so we can stamp them job set.
[3:40:43] Please make sure other separate impact fees are paid for prior to picking up your billing
[3:40:47] permit.
[3:40:47] Common impact fees are school and fire and a caution permit fees if applicable.
[3:40:52] When copies of school and fire fee receipts are provided, a yellow inspection card will
[3:40:56] be generated and your stand plans will be issued.
[3:41:01] Congratulations, you're ready to build.
[3:41:09] After your building permit is issued, your permit will expire in six months or one year if your
[3:41:13] project is above the 5,000-foot elevation. To keep your billing permit active, every pass inspection
[3:41:19] will extend your permit for an additional six months. Billing permits will expire in two years if
[3:41:24] construction is not completed. To schedule your inspections, see our billing department homepage.
[3:41:29] On the day of your inspection, you may contact our receptionist to find out when the inspector will
[3:41:33] arrive, generally within a tour or window. During the construction phase, believe inspectors
[3:41:38] will conduct on-site inspections to verify that all work is performed according to plans.
[3:41:42] Any changes or revisions in the field must be reviewed and approved prior to the next
[3:41:46] inspection. It's important to have your plans and inspection card on-site. After the work
[3:41:51] has been inspected and approved, the building inspector will sign the permit card. If corrections
[3:41:56] are noted by the inspector, the inspector will leave the correction notice and request
[3:41:59] less for another inspection. To assist with some correction items, like a foundation inspection or a roof for sheer inspection,
[3:42:06] the Belian Department handout library can guide you through your inspection list.
[3:42:10] A Nevada County Belian Department and its inspectors are credited in protecting and assisting the community during construction and development of your new home.
[3:42:18] 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.
[3:42:25] A
[3:42:29] final inspection of your new home is required prior to receive the certificate of occupancy
[3:42:33] and move in.
[3:42:34] If you have a septic system, please schedule an environmental health inspector to sign
[3:42:38] off your inspection card prior to your final inspection.
[3:42:41] When your billing inspector verifies your project is complete, he will sign off the billy
[3:42:45] final and the certificate of occupancy section of your inspection card.
[3:42:49] This will allow you to move in.
[3:42:51] Congratulations!
[3:42:52] I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home was helpful.
[3:42:55] For more in-depth research, please log on to our website at minabaticcounty.com.
[3:43:00] Thank you for watching.
[3:43:20] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited.
[3:43:24] And obviously, we don't have room for tons of people here often.
[3:43:27] So if people have to park on the side of the highway, then the highway here is an active state highway.
[3:43:31] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.
[3:43:34] When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area, access is always key.
[3:43:38] And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire, apparatus, and equipment.
[3:43:42] 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.
[3:43:51] 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.
[3:43:59] 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.
[3:44:06] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of
[3:44:13] foot traffic on the roads, be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.
[3:44:18] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient, to understand that it's going to
[3:44:22] take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.
[3:44:27] So patience is something you have to bring.
[3:44:30] Did
[3:44:36] you know that 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?
[3:44:41] Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.
[3:44:45] Learn how from CalFire at ReadyForWildfire.org.
[3:45:01] 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.
[3:45:22] 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.
[3:45:36] to create a smaller, safer, button-pine.
[3:45:38] You see?
[3:45:40] No, you can't make it bigger, baby.
[3:45:41] The bigger the better.
[3:45:42] Take notes about fearless furry friend-y-op humans.
[3:45:46] I appreciate it.
[3:45:47] Crispon.
[3:45:50] What should you do?
[3:45:52] Smokey's done it again.
[3:45:54] I smokey.
[3:45:56] Only you can prevent wildfires.
[3:46:01] Hi, I'm Chris Anthony with Cal Fire.
[3:46:04] Our beautiful state of California is blessed with abundant recreation opportunities.
[3:46:10] This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.
[3:46:14] But following years of severe drought in bark beetle infestation, our forests are suffering.
[3:46:20] And these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those recreating outdoors.
[3:46:27] I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family,
[3:46:32] and the unique natural resources of the state of California.
[3:46:36] Be aware of standing dead trees and avoid dense stands of dead trees.
[3:46:42] Take time to look up around you.
[3:46:45] Are the leaves or needles on the tree brown or missing?
[3:46:49] Do you see numerous dead branches?
[3:46:51] Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely?
[3:46:55] Or do you see signs of rot in the tree?
[3:46:57] Is the top of the tree dead?
[3:46:58] Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car under or near dead or dying trees.
[3:47:06] Millions of dead trees also significantly increase our risk of wildfire.
[3:47:11] 95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity.
[3:47:16] When it comes to having an open campfire, be sure they're allowed at your location.
[3:47:22] And if required, get a permit. Permits are available online.
[3:47:27] While building a campfire, clear flammable vegetation at least 10 feet from around the ring of the fire.
[3:47:33] Make sure that you always have a shovel and bucket of water nearby and never leave your campfire unattended.
[3:47:40] Before leaving your campfire, make sure that you extinguish it completely.
[3:47:45] Use the drown, stir, and feel method.
[3:47:49] Drown your campfire with water, stir it with a shovel, and finally,
[3:47:53] feel to make sure that there's no heat coming off of your fire. So remember, all it takes
[3:47:59] is one spark. Unattended or improperly extinguished campfires have started many large and damaging
[3:48:05] fires throughout the state of California. Being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable.
[3:48:12] In applying these simple safety precautions will help protect yourself, your family, and
[3:48:17] One may make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire.
[3:48:21] For more information, please visit ReadyForWildfire.org.
[3:48:33] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.
[3:48:37] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.
[3:48:41] Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.
[3:48:47] Even a poorly-disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the
[3:48:53] canyon and into Grass Valley in Nevada City. So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be
[3:48:57] safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're
[3:49:02] disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire. So when you're down here,
[3:49:07] pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.
[3:49:12] We do have call boxes for you to call out. If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon,
[3:49:18] and you need to be moving quickly away from it,
[3:49:22] and don't wait for us to fly over,
[3:49:25] go wait for it, and engine companies,
[3:49:27] if you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon,
[3:49:30] move out of the way of it,
[3:49:31] because it's gonna be congested at the trailhead
[3:49:34] trying to get out.
[3:49:35] So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely,
[3:49:39] and know that evacuations may take longer
[3:49:41] on those hot summer days
[3:49:42] if there's a fire in the river canyon.
[3:49:44] Think about things like evacuation.
[3:49:46] How am I going to get out if a fire were to kick off?
[3:49:49] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you
[3:49:53] do your part to prevent wildfires in the Hebrew River King.
[3:50:03] In Nevada County, defense will space is a year-round effort. From winter storm recovery, to preparing
[3:50:10] for wildfire season, resilience takes a united community. Create defense will space around
[3:50:17] your home, property, or business to get first responders a chance to protect what matters
[3:50:21] most. We are all in this together.
[3:50:27] Learn more at readynavadacounty.org slash defense will space.
[3:50:34] The river gives us a challenge. This year particularly with the
[3:50:38] spawning dam issues is that the water is now is unregulated coming down the
[3:50:42] south of Uber River. So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle
[3:50:47] of the river in the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the
[3:50:51] afternoon you can be knee deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they
[3:50:55] have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come into the lake
[3:50:58] spawning and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that change can
[3:51:02] happen in being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher ground so that
[3:51:06] you're safe and your family is safe.
[3:51:09] So what you should do to get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,
[3:51:14] make your feet forward, downriver.
[3:51:17] That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver and if you have to flow, you go
[3:51:21] with the flow of the river.
[3:51:22] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging
[3:51:28] over, yell for help, and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm.
[3:51:32] But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.
[3:51:38] The more water is in the river, the more risk there is. The more hazard there is for
[3:51:44] somebody that's swimming. The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily
[3:51:48] you could get knocked over, slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking,
[3:51:52] the colder the water is going to be as well.
[3:51:54] Well,
[3:52:01] what people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that
[3:52:07] has an open flame, any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying,
[3:52:13] can very easily shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other
[3:52:18] people at the river.
[3:52:19] If you come to the river that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place, but
[3:52:24] take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought, bring that back
[3:52:28] out with you odds are you're gonna see some bottles or a pan or something like that
[3:52:33] take that with you and please please please pick up after your pets in
[3:52:38] addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons we're also
[3:52:43] really worried about trash you know the plastics and things like that and also the
[3:52:46] dog waste for the health of the environment because if you don't it's just gonna
[3:52:50] end up in the river and it's bad for human health it's bad for the health of the
[3:52:54] environment as well the
[3:53:03] parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited
[3:53:05] and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often so if people
[3:53:10] have to park on the side of the highway then the highway here is an active
[3:53:12] state highway it's a vital artery to people in three different counties we
[3:53:17] have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area access is
[3:53:20] always key and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire
[3:53:23] apparatus and equipment so they have that ability and maneuver and to park and to
[3:53:27] get to somebody in need quickly is very important. Financial cost for parking
[3:53:31] citations in the hundreds of dollars especially for these areas the county has
[3:53:34] to enhance some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive.
[3:53:39] And it goes basically on your vehicle registration, so if you don't end up paying that parking citation,
[3:53:44] it's going to end up on you later on when you pay your fees at DMV.
[3:53:48] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people,
[3:53:55] a lot of foot traffic on the roads to be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.
[3:53:59] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient.
[3:54:03] To understand that it's gonna take time to actually park,
[3:54:07] safely, walk down to the river, and enjoy.
[3:54:10] So patience is something you have to bring.
[3:54:28] Observe a domesticated human family in their natural habitat.
[3:54:33] Known to their species as the backyard.
[3:54:35] Do you think I should light it now?
[3:54:37] Yeah, yeah.
[3:54:38] Oh dear, someone is about to burn a pile of debris
[3:54:41] that's too tall, which can start a wildfire.
[3:54:46] Wait, what could it be?
[3:54:49] I mean it is.
[3:54:51] It's my feedback.
[3:54:52] What a legend.
[3:54:54] Hey, it's not here.
[3:54:56] Sorry, it was too high.
[3:54:57] It's right.
[3:54:58] Watch as he is too clean.
[3:55:00] 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.
[3:55:19] Smokey's done it again.
[3:55:23] Only you can prevent wildfires.
[3:55:31] The river gives us a challenge.
[3:55:33] This year particularly with the spawning dam issues is that the water is now
[3:55:37] is unregulated coming down to South Uber River. So we can get fluctuations where
[3:55:42] you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high
[3:55:47] and dry and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water and it all depends
[3:55:51] on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come
[3:55:54] into the lake spawning and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that
[3:55:58] change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to
[3:56:02] higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.
[3:56:05] So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,
[3:56:10] make your feet forward, downriver.
[3:56:14] That's the biggest part is getting your feet downriver, and if you have to flow, you
[3:56:17] go with the flow of the river.
[3:56:19] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging
[3:56:24] over, yell for help, and stay calm.
[3:56:27] That's the number one thing to stay calm.
[3:56:29] but the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe the more
[3:56:35] water is in the river the more risk there is the more hazard there is for
[3:56:41] somebody that's swimming the harder it's going to be to move around the more
[3:56:44] easily you could get knocked over slip and fall into the river and generally
[3:56:48] speaking the colder the water is going to be as well so
[3:56:58] one of the major threats that
[3:56:59] we face here in Nevada County is wildfire and so while you're down visiting the
[3:57:03] you've a river, consider the fire threat.
[3:57:06] Know that on a red flag day especially,
[3:57:09] a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.
[3:57:12] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire
[3:57:15] that pushes all the way down the canyon
[3:57:18] and integrates valiant about a city.
[3:57:20] So this summer we're encouraging folks
[3:57:21] to just be safe when they're out there.
[3:57:23] Please don't have barbecues or campfires.
[3:57:26] Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes
[3:57:28] and other products like that that could start a fire.
[3:57:31] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.
[3:57:34] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.
[3:57:37] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.
[3:57:40] Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.
[3:57:47] And don't wait for us to fly over or don't wait for an engine companies.
[3:57:51] If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's
[3:57:57] going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.
[3:58:00] So have a plan to get yourself and your family out safely and know that
[3:58:04] evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there is a fire in the
[3:58:08] river king. Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if a
[3:58:12] fire were to kick off? Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and
[3:58:16] topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the
[3:58:20] Very very good.
[4:00:00] Whether you live in our oak woodland.