[1:52] Major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire. And so while you're down visiting the U.B. River, consider the fire threat.

[1:59] Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast moving wildfire can get out of control.

[2:05] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates while in Nevada City.

[2:13] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there. Please don't have barbecues or campfires.

[2:19] Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire

[2:24] So when you're down here pay attention to your surroundings know that while you're down here, you're self-luent may not work

[2:30] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire should a fire occur in the canyon

[2:36] You need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait for us to

[2:42] Fly over don't wait for an edge of companies if you see it get away from it move up the canyon move out of the way

[2:48] of it because it's going to be congested at the trail ahead trying to get out.

[2:53] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely and know that evacuations

[2:58] may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river can.

[3:02] Think about things like evacuation.

[3:04] How am I going to get out and get from firework to kick off?

[3:07] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather and topography, it's important that you

[3:11] do your part to prevent wildfires in the river can.

[3:22] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited, and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often.

[3:29] So people have to park on the side of the highway, and the highway here is an active state highway.

[3:33] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

[3:36] When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area, the access is always key.

[3:40] And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment.

[3:44] So to have that ability of maneuver and to park and to get to somebody you need quickly is very important.

[3:49] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[3:53] The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive.

[3:59] And it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

[4:01] 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 the MD.

[4:08] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of foot traffic on the roads,

[4:16] be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river and I think the biggest thing

[4:21] is just to be patient. I understand that it's going to take time to actually park safely,

[4:27] walk down to the river and enjoy. So patience is something you have to bring.

[4:38] Election officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections in the

[4:43] Vatican. Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot in the mail.

[4:49] Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you've sent it in?

[4:53] Return ballots are received at the elections office where their process and count it.

[4:57] Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique bark.

[5:00] Code that gives you credit for voter. This ensures that each voter can only vote once. Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.

[5:11] If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step. If your signature is challenged, you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue. The two most common reasons of ballot envelope is challenged are the envelope isn't signed or the signature doesn't match the voter's record.

[5:27] A challenge ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.

[5:31] You can check the status of your ballot at minivatacounty.com-elections.

[5:37] When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are open and the ballot is removed,

[5:42] unfolded and prepared for processing through scanners, which total up the votes.

[5:47] Results are tabulated and released after the polls closed on election night.

[5:51] When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts, and that your ballot

[5:56] is both secure and private.

[5:58] If you have any questions,

[6:00] contact the Nevada County Elections Office

[6:02] or visit us online.

[6:09] I'm a veteran at the United States Marine Corps.

[6:12] It's our problem for five years.

[6:14] And when I got out, I had my own trials and tribulations

[6:17] like most veterans do in about a year after I got out,

[6:20] I found myself homeless myself.

[6:22] I know what it's like to miss a meal.

[6:24] I know what it's like to have people look down on you.

[6:27] I think that you're less than who you are.

[6:28] I do have a personal touch with helping people to live on the streets and help help them get into a better environment.

[6:37] Each homeless person and each person has their own set of circumstances, their complex, their histories or complex, their backgrounds.

[6:44] There is no one-size-fits-all.

[6:48] Joining Bill for Zero 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 to make sure we could shorten the time.

[7:00] people's fan homeless and to get people off the street quicker.

[7:05] Being able to know everybody by name,

[7:07] being able to have eight agencies working together on a weekly basis

[7:12] to find how the resources that they have can pull together

[7:16] to positively impact just that one person.

[7:20] It's a unique approach.

[7:21] We all know more intimately,

[7:23] who everyone else is working with.

[7:25] We know the needs those people have and the barriers they face.

[7:29] So it's it's a more connected system and it's bearing through

[7:39] you never know

[7:42] How quickly things can change?

[7:46] That's what got me

[7:48] Oh, technically homeless I guess

[7:52] You know life takes you down different paths and that's the path. I got stuck on it. I didn't ask for it

[7:59] This is the first time in years. I have cut a feeling of security

[8:05] My social worker here, and I owe him a lot of gratitude and I thank him very much.

[8:11] These are good manners, very much aware of what's available and how to make it work.

[8:21] And that's how I wanted to hear.

[8:29] We are in the last mile of reaching Functional Zero and Veterans Homelessness.

[8:42] When you all have a goal and we're all in agreement that at the end of the day,

[8:46] we're here to move people into housing

[8:48] and we're here to help our veterans.

[8:50] You just have to keep your eye on the goal.

[8:52] My fear had always been that data would start to dehumanize

[8:57] or move the faces of the people working with the side

[9:01] so we could look at the numbers.

[9:02] We have another one.

[9:06] I couldn't say more that that is further from the truth.

[9:09] The data has really driven a lot more humanity

[9:12] in our system as well.

[9:13] We need people to feel safe and putting somebody in a home,

[9:17] Getting in the basic needs of life is only going to make their lives better and make your community better.

[9:22] The more time and equity you build in your community, the stronger your community is going to be and happy you are going to be.

[10:34] To tell you that the right fit means everything. Especially when it comes to car seats. Always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size.

[10:48] Oh, that does make a difference.

[10:51] Remember, they're happily ever afters are in your hands.

[10:56] To find out more, visit safercar.gov slash the right seat.

[11:00] Did you know the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?

[11:05] Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.

[11:09] Use power equipment outdoors before 10 a.m.

[11:11] But never when it's windy or excessively hot outside.

[11:15] Make sure your campfires are completely out before leaving the area

[11:18] and keep your vehicle maintained with nothing dragging on the ground.

[11:23] Remember, one less spark means one less wildfire.

[11:26] Learn more from calfiredreadyforwildfire.org

[11:30] For real homeowners, keeping a well maintained fire safe property not only is the law,

[11:36] but can also make a big difference in whether or not their homes are vines when a wildfire approaches.

[11:41] But after trimming trees and removing dead leaves and needles to make way for a hundred feet at a festival's face,

[11:46] homeowners are often left with a decision of how best to discard of the leftover piles of vegetation.

[11:51] During dry landscape debris like this, into multer, hollowing it off the property, may be the

[11:57] safest way to dispose of it, but it's not always the easiest or even possible.

[12:01] In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state, homeowners

[12:06] may decide to burn the cuttings instead.

[12:08] Well, burning landscape debris may be an option to residents.

[12:11] It does come with inherent risks.

[12:14] That's why calfire urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to also

[12:19] make the choice to burn it safely and legally. During specific weather conditions, when we

[12:24] have very low humidity and we have strong winds, we will go into burn restrictions or we

[12:29] may even suspend burning. Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays

[12:34] a major factor in whether or not burning is allowed. Before burning begins, residents should contact

[12:41] their local air quality management agency and calfire their local fire station to ensure that

[12:46] It is a permissive burn day, but even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warn

[12:51] it's still important for residents to use good judgment and stay mindful of current weather

[12:55] conditions.

[12:56] Just because it's a permissive burn day, there isn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.

[13:00] If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.

[13:05] In many areas, homeowners may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station

[13:09] before burning.

[13:11] After obtaining any necessary permits and ensuring that burning is allowed, the next

[13:16] step is to safely prepare the pile for burning.

[13:19] Burn pile should be no larger than four foot by four foot, and you need to make sure

[13:23] that you have at least a ten foot diameter clearance free of flammable materials surrounding

[13:27] your pile.

[13:28] Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times.

[13:33] Having a responsible adult in attendance of your landscape debris burn at all times is required

[13:38] by law.

[13:39] In fact, if the fire gets out of your control, you could be held responsible for the

[13:43] of putting out the fire.

[13:46] Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste as

[13:51] part of your defensible space plan, but it can be an extremely dangerous one if not

[13:55] done responsibly.

[13:57] It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always be safe with your

[14:02] landscape debris burning.

[14:29] Hi, I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon, and even though it just rained, it's important to remember

[14:34] we're still in the middle of fire season.

[14:36] 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 in your family of an immediate evacuation order.

[14:49] This new high-low system will not replace our code red notifications.

[14:54] It is simply another way in which we can notify you in your family of an emergency in your air.

[15:29] If you hear the sound, it means only one thing. Evacuate immediately. You will only hear the sound during the evacuation order.

[15:37] If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area and using PA's and going door to door to do evacuations.

[15:45] But if you hear this sound, you can help them in doing their jobs safely and evacuate the area immediately.

[15:51] If you miss the announcement or have questions, please do not call 911.

[15:57] Immediately institute your family's evacuation plan.

[16:01] contact 2-1-1 if you have questions or go to a trusted media source once you are safely evacuated.

[16:10] Remember, 9-1-1 is only for emergencies.

[16:14] The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Police Department, and Nevada City Police Department have all installed these sirens in their patrol vehicles.

[16:21] So if you hear this siren, it means one thing and one thing only evacuated and evacuated immediately.

[16:25] Nevada County is now part of a special pilot program, instituted by

[16:31] Napa County to be better prepared for evacuations, state, regional, and local

[16:36] officials who made this happen. Now welcome you, our community members, to the

[16:42] team. Your job, know the sound, and know what it means, evacuate, evacuate.

[16:51] evacuate.

[16:53] Evacuate.

[17:07] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.

[17:11] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.

[17:15] Know that on a red flag day, especially a fast-moving wildfire, can get out of control.

[17:20] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon

[17:26] and integrates well in Nevada City.

[17:28] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

[17:32] Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of

[17:36] cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire.

[17:40] So when you're down here pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here

[17:44] you're self-luent may not work. We do have call boxes for you to call out. If there's a fire,

[17:49] should a fire occur in the canyon? You need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait for

[17:56] us to fly over going away for energy companies, if you see it, get away from it, move up to

[18:03] Canyon, move out of the way of it, because it's going to be congested at the trail ahead

[18:07] trying to get out.

[18:09] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely and know that evacuations may take

[18:14] longer on those hot summer days if there is a fire in the river can.

[18:17] Think about things like evacuation.

[18:20] How am I going to get out different firework to kick off?

[18:22] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather and topography, it's important that

[18:26] you do your part to prevent wildfires in the U.V.

[18:35] Hello, I'm Jamie and I'm one of the faces of Nevada County Public Health.

[18:40] I'd like to tell you about one of our health and wellness programs, oral health.

[18:45] oral health refers to the entire mouth, including tooth decay, gum disease, and more.

[18:50] Why is oral health important because it is related to every working system of the body?

[18:56] Long conditions, cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes can all be traced to bacteria and inflammation from the mouth.

[19:05] The good news is that good oral health habits can prevent many potential health problems.

[19:11] Brush two times a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and see your dentist every six months.

[19:19] Prevention starts early. Children should see the dentist by their first tooth or first birthday.

[19:24] This will pave the way to better help for your child.

[19:28] For more information, go to www.smilenevaticounty.com.

[19:37] We're here. We're here.

[19:40] We're here.

[19:41] We're here for you Nevada County.

[19:43] As the library, we've strived to provide the best service

[19:47] we can during the COVID-19 health crisis.

[19:50] This includes providing ebooks, audiobooks, movies,

[19:54] and TV shows online for you to use with your library card.

[20:00] We are offering curbside pickup of library items like books and DVDs, as well as grad beds with crafts and activities for all ages.

[20:08] We also have your favorite programs, like book clubs and story times available online. We are here for you, Nevada County.

[20:17] Apply for your library card on our website today.

[20:23] The river gives us a challenge. This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues, is that the water is now is unregulated coming down to South Uber River.

[20:32] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water.

[20:42] And it all depends on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come into the lake's falling and that's going to spill over the dam.

[20:49] Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.

[20:56] So, what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,

[21:02] make your feet forward down river.

[21:05] That's the biggest part of staying your feet down river.

[21:08] And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

[21:10] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape,

[21:14] any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

[21:17] yell for help and stay calm.

[21:19] That's the number one thing to stay calm.

[21:21] But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.

[21:26] The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody

[21:32] that's swimming.

[21:33] The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over,

[21:37] slip the fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to

[21:41] be as well.

[22:01] Nevada County may be naturally stunning, but when you take a good look at what makes it

[22:05] so special, it's not a scenery, it's the people.

[22:10] The employees of Nevada County are great people working together to support the county, our residents, and visitors.

[22:18] A. The Garcia believes that building a strong community means doing things right from the beginning, because it improves your return on investment.

[22:26] Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life,

[22:30] the only success today to apply that approach to Nevada County as transportation planner for the Department of Public Works,

[22:36] At least

[22:43] the Bastion Roberts was the outdoors, and the rush of pushing himself, as the county senior information systems analyst, for our geographic information systems,

[22:52] who's responsible for advancing mapping technology for the county and the community.

[22:56] So Bastion, along with the rest of our information systems staff, are continually working to provide easy access for residents to all county services and information from trail maps for planning documents.

[23:09] Nancy Haffey is a management analyst in human resources.

[23:13] Nancy's expertise is critical of the human resources department, but she provides the necessary

[23:17] training, guidance, and assistance to better the county's workforce.

[23:21] Her work frustrates the kinds of talent and professionals in necessary keeping a

[23:25] Vatican on the forefront of delivering superior services.

[23:28] People listen to Nancy, and not just on the job.

[23:34] Our county is rich with history and culture that has been mined from a great people for over

[23:40] People listen to Robin Kennedy too. She takes her role as a deputy probation officer series.

[23:46] The machine was a community relies on her for protection and her clients rely on her for the support they need to get back on the right path.

[23:53] Robin knows how important it is for people to pursue personal growth and change and she includes herself in that philosophy.

[24:01] A collaborative approach by local agencies and community partners is responsible for Nevada County's low crime rate.

[24:10] Well Lopez helps folks overcome life's most difficult challenges.

[24:14] As well as helping him on the path to empowerment,

[24:21] is people like him there at the core of our cabinet.

[24:25] As a social service as eligibility supervisor,

[24:28] men want to seize every day potential in people

[24:31] and the power of helping him.

[24:36] To the east, the county continues its commitment to health and wellness programs

[24:39] to strengthen families and promote healthy lifestyle.

[25:06] Public Senate provides the foundation for our nearly 800 employees. We continue to provide opportunities for lifelong learning to all our business.

[25:25] With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County, a fundamental motivation goes way beyond the office and it puts preserving our lifestyles.

[25:33] By Josh Patton's twin boys. Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer, and that position brings with it a great deal of responsibility.

[25:43] Josh has knowledge, experience and commitment in his service to the county's

[25:47] physical infrastructure and beyond.

[25:57] Player Chapel, environment specialist with environmental health, works closely with local businesses.

[26:02] The business owners look at Claire.

[26:04] They don't see an impediment.

[26:06] They see a part of her helping them on their way to success.

[26:09] They used to gather, they make businesses stronger.

[26:12] And really, that's what all of this is about.

[26:15] Our airport and transit systems play vital roles in the economic and recreational health

[26:19] community. Our founders imagine many roles and responsibilities. Our local government would have to assume

[26:25] we are committed to meeting change in needs.

[26:31] The Vatican, he hasn't gotten to where it is by being satisfied

[26:34] which brings us to the same simple truth. We look for the home team because we are the home team.

[26:41] We are in the Vatican, achieving more.

[26:55] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol,

[26:59] a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers,

[27:05] that glass container that you're carrying, it very easily shatter on the rocks

[27:09] and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other people at the river.

[27:13] If you're coming to the river that's wonderful and joyed, it's an incredibly

[27:16] magical place, but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that

[27:20] you brought, bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some

[27:25] bottles or a pan or something like that take that with you and please

[27:28] Please, please, pick up after your pets.

[27:31] In addition to kind of picking a trash

[27:34] because of aesthetic reasons,

[27:36] we're also really worried about trash.

[27:38] You know, the plastics and things like that,

[27:40] and also the dog waste for the health of the environment.

[27:42] Because if you don't, it's just gonna end up in the river

[27:45] and it's bad for human health, it's bad for the health

[27:47] of the environment as well.

[28:13] To find out more, what is required

[28:14] to have to build me from a process?

[28:16] Please go to our website,

[28:17] hideabaticcounty.com, forward slash building.

[28:19] Here you'll find the building permit process overview tab and under apply instructions on what to submit by using the building permit application handbook and the residential plants of it will check list.

[28:30] For your convenience, you may also apply online to submit your building permit application.

[28:34] Check out our our seller online citizen access portal or click on the link and check out this tutorial.

[28:43] When you're walking to the building department, you'll be greeted by our friendly certified CBA kickdition.

[28:47] The Senior Technician will review your plans for completeness by using the Residential Plants

[28:52] of Little Checklist, the review process for online submittals will be the same.

[28:56] A building permit number and a printed version of your application will be given to you.

[29:00] Online submittals will be emailed to you.

[29:03] This document can be used to pay for your school and fire fees during the building permit process.

[29:07] Plants are then routed to the designated departments, buildings, planning, environmental

[29:11] health, and the Department of Public Works, if applicable.

[29:15] For a single family home, the plan review takes four weeks.

[29:18] On a side note, home additions and remodels less than a thousand square feet is two-week review.

[29:23] We do have an award-winning over-the-counter Wednesday plan review process for additions and remodels less than six hundred square feet.

[29:30] Some restrictions do apply.

[29:32] A keynote went applying online for your single family home.

[29:35] The plans to calculate and Shelby Upload is separately in two PDF files.

[29:39] After we receive your digital file, plans to review for completeness,

[29:42] These are calculated, and any most CPUs specified in the amount to be paid.

[29:47] Which are fees are paid, plans are then routed to the designated apartments.

[29:51] The plans examiner will review your plans for local, land use ordinances

[29:54] and stakeholder compliance.

[29:57] Planning and environmental health.

[29:58] Where will you build these effects?

[30:47] A final inspection of your new home

[30:49] required prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy and move-in. If you have a

[30:53] septic system, please schedule an environmental health inspector to sign up for your

[30:57] inspection card prior to your final inspection. When your building inspector verifies

[31:01] your project is complete, you will sign off the belief final and the certificate of

[31:05] occupancy section of your inspection card. This will allow you to move-in. Congratulations!

[31:11] I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home with helpful. For more

[31:15] in-depth research, please log onto our website at mineavatichoney.com. Thank you for

[31:39] The parking lot here at the Uber River are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here

[31:45] often. So people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active state highway.

[31:50] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties. We have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergency

[31:55] in this area. The access is always key and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire

[31:59] apparatus and equipment. So to have that ability of maneuver and to park and to get to somebody

[32:04] and need quickly is very important.

[32:06] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[32:10] The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive.

[32:16] It goes basically on your vehicle registration.

[32:18] 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.

[32:25] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of foot traffic on the roads,

[32:32] be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river. And I think the biggest thing is

[32:37] just to be patience to understand that it's going to take time to actually park safely,

[32:44] walk down to the river and enjoy. So patience is something you have to bring.

[32:54] Did you know the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?

[33:00] Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors. Learn how from calfire at ready for wildfire.org.

[33:20] But the mist-created human family in their natural habitat

[33:23] No to their species has the backyard

[33:26] Do you think I should lighten them?

[33:28] Yes, yes

[33:30] Oh dear, someone is about to burn a pile of debris

[33:33] That's too tall, which can start a wild fire

[33:40] My head is...

[33:41] It's not here

[33:42] It's my keeper

[33:43] What a legend

[33:45] Hey, it's not here

[33:46] Sorry, it's too high

[33:48] I'm right

[33:49] Watch, as you clearly am sure, that there's no wind

[33:52] And how you'll move some of the debris to create a smaller safe-o-bun and part of it.

[33:57] Oh, you can't make a big deal. You can't make a big deal, baby. The bigger the better.

[34:01] Take note of our feelings for me, Frontier.

[34:03] Hold on.

[34:04] I appreciate it. First one.

[34:10] Smokey's done it again.

[34:12] I smokey.

[34:14] Only you can prevent wildfires.

[34:20] Hi, I'm Chrissy Anthony with Calfire.

[34:22] Our beautiful state of California is blessed with abundant recreation opportunities.

[34:28] This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.

[34:33] But following years of severe drought in barc beetle infestation are forest or suffering.

[34:38] And these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those recreating

[34:44] outdoors.

[34:45] I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family, and the unique natural resources of the state of California.

[34:54] Be aware of standing dead trees and avoid dense stands of dead trees.

[35:00] Take time to look up around you. Are the leaves or needles on the tree, brown or missing? Do you see numerous dead branches? Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely? Or do you see signs of rot in the tree? Is the top of the tree dead? Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car under or near dead or dying trees. Millions of dead trees also significantly increase our risk of wildfire.

[35:29] 95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity.

[35:35] When it comes to having an open campfire,

[35:38] be sure they're allowed at your location.

[35:41] And if required, get a permit.

[35:44] Permits are available online.

[35:45] While building a campfire, clear flambable vegetation

[35:48] at least 10 feet from around the ring of the fire.

[35:52] Make sure that you always have a shovel

[35:53] and bucket of water nearby

[35:55] and never leave your campfire unattended.

[35:58] Before leaving your campfire, make sure that you extinguish it completely.

[36:03] Use the drown, stir, and feel method.

[36:07] Drown your campfire with water, stir it with a shovel, and finally, feel to make sure

[36:13] that there's no heat coming off of your fire.

[36:15] So remember, all it takes is one spark.

[36:19] Unattended or improperly extinguish campfires have started many large and damaging fires

[36:23] throughout the state of California.

[36:25] being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable

[36:29] and applying these simple safety precautions will help protect yourself,

[36:34] your family, and may make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire.

[36:39] For more information, please visit readyforwildfire.org.

[36:52] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire

[36:55] and so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.

[37:00] Know that on a red flag day, especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

[37:05] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates while in the baddest city.

[37:13] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

[37:17] 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.

[37:25] So when you're down here pay attention to your surroundings.

[37:27] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

[37:30] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.

[37:34] Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it

[37:40] and don't wait for us to fly over.

[37:43] Don't wait for an injured company if you see it,

[37:46] get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it

[37:50] because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

[37:54] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely

[37:57] and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river

[38:02] King. Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out if the fire were to kick off?

[38:07] 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.

[38:22] In Nevada County, defense will space is a year-round effort.

[38:26] For a winter storm recovery, to prepare for wildfire season, resilience takes a united community.

[38:34] Create defensible space around your home, property, or business to get first responders a chance to protect what matters most.

[38:42] We are all in this together.

[38:45] Learn more at ReadyNovatic County.org slash defensible space.

[38:53] The river gives us a challenge.

[38:54] This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues is that the water is now is unregulated coming down to South Uber River

[39:02] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon

[39:10] You can be knee-deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow

[39:15] That's going to come into the lake spawning and that's going to spill over the dam

[39:18] Being aware if that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher ground

[39:24] So that you're safe and your family is safe

[39:27] So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm

[39:32] Make your feet forward

[39:34] Down river. That's the biggest part of skin your feet down river and if you have to flow

[39:39] You go with the flow of the river look out ahead of you look for any ways to escape in the access out

[39:45] any tree branches hanging over,

[39:47] yellow for help, and stay calm.

[39:49] That's the number one thing to stay calm.

[39:51] But the biggest part is understand

[39:52] that what's important is being safe.

[39:56] The more water is in the river,

[40:00] 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.

[40:20] 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 can very easily shatter on the rocks and becomes a hazard for not only you, but other people at the river.

[40:37] If you're coming to the river, that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place.

[40:42] But take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought.

[40:46] Bring that back out with you.

[40:48] Odds are, you're going to see some bottles or a pan or something like that.

[40:51] Take that with you.

[40:53] And please, please, pick up after your pets.

[40:56] In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons,

[41:01] we're also really worried about trash.

[41:03] you know the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment

[41:07] because if you don't it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human health

[41:11] and it's bad for the health of the environment as well.

[41:21] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons of

[41:27] people here often so people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active

[41:31] state highway. It's a vital artery to people in three different counties. When we have medically

[41:35] emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area the access is always key and it's always

[41:40] very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment. So to have that

[41:44] ability of maneuver into a part and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important.

[41:48] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[41:52] The county has enhanced some of the finds for specific parking zones in this area. So it is very expensive.

[41:58] And it goes basically on your vehicle registration. So if you don't end up paying that parking

[42:02] citation, it's going to end up on you later on when you pay your fees with DMV.

[42:07] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of foot traffic on the roads,

[42:15] be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river, and I think the biggest thing is just to be patients.

[42:21] Understand that it's going to take time to actually park, safely walk down to the river and enjoy.

[42:28] So patience is something you have to bring.

[42:47] Observe, but domestically did human family in their natural habitat.

[42:51] Note to this, she says, the backyard.

[42:54] Do you think I feel like it now?

[42:55] I think so.

[42:57] Oh dear, someone is about to burn a pile of debris.

[43:00] That's too tall, which can start wildfire.

[43:05] Wait.

[43:08] Why me?

[43:09] It's okay.

[43:10] It's okay.

[43:11] What a legend.

[43:12] Hey, it's nothing.

[43:14] Sorry, it's too high.

[43:16] Right.

[43:16] Watch, as you please, wasn't that there's no wind.

[43:19] And how do you remove some of the debris to create a smaller safe or button part?

[43:24] Oh, you see, make it big now, you can't make it big or baby, the bigger the better.

[43:28] Take note of our fearless furry friend here, humans.

[43:31] I appreciate it, this one.

[43:38] Smokey's done it again.

[43:42] Only you can prevent wildfires.

[43:50] The river gives us a challenge.

[43:51] This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues is that the water is now is unregulated coming down to South Uber River

[43:59] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon

[44:07] You can be knee-deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they have this going to melt the snow

[44:12] That's going to come into the lake spawning and that's going to spill over the dam

[44:15] Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher ground

[44:21] so that you're safe and your family is safe.

[44:24] So what you should do if you get caught in the river

[44:26] is to make sure that you stay calm,

[44:29] make your feet forward, down river.

[44:32] That's the biggest part is getting your feet down river.

[44:35] And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

[44:37] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape,

[44:41] any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

[44:44] yell for help, and stay calm.

[44:46] That's the number one thing is stay calm.

[44:48] But the biggest part is understand that

[44:50] What's important is being safe.

[44:53] The more water is in the river,

[44:56] the more risk there is,

[44:58] the more hazard there is for somebody to...

[45:00] This morning the harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over, slip the fall into the river and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be as well.

[45:16] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire. And so while you're down visiting the Ube River, consider the fire threat.

[45:25] Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast moving wildfire can get out of control.

[45:29] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates well in about a city.

[45:38] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

[45:42] 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.

[45:49] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

[45:55] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire should a fire occur in the canyon

[46:02] You need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait for us to

[46:07] Fly over don't wait for an edge of companies if you see it get away from it move up the canyon move out of the way of it

[46:14] Because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out

[46:18] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on

[46:24] hot summer days if there's a fire in the riverking. Think about things like

[46:28] evacuation. How am I going to get out of the firework to kick off? Because of

[46:32] the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you

[46:36] do your part to prevent wildfires in the riverking.

[48:18] Whether you live in our Oak

[48:19] Woodlands, we're Alpine Morris. If you're a resident of Nevada County, then wildfire

[48:26] is on your mind, from community planning to

[48:30] defensible space and Greenway's collection.

[48:41] We are all in this together.

[48:43] Learn more about Wildfire Preparedness

[48:46] at readynavaticcounty.org.

[48:49] So as a UC Cooperative Extension for a St.

[48:51] Fire Advisor, my goal is to extend the best available

[48:54] research to the people who are helping people prepare here

[48:58] in our region.

[48:59] And so I often work with the agencies and partners throughout town to make sure that they're aware of the latest research that people published and that they can incorporate that into their planning and preparedness.

[49:14] I know that when we think about fire in California it can be really overwhelming. You can think what can I do? I'm just one person.

[49:21] But what I can say is you can start at your own home where you live with your family.

[49:25] And I tell people, there's a lot of things you can do, but there's still going to be a chance

[49:29] that your home burns.

[49:30] You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning, but it will never be completely

[49:34] safe.

[49:34] Because we live in California.

[49:36] Fire is here before, as it will be here after us as well.

[49:39] You can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire, you know how to get out and you

[49:44] have to protect your family.

[49:46] The next step would be to prepare in your home and the lands around it, so making sure that

[49:50] your home is fire resistant.

[49:52] then working on the defensible space surrounding that and once you kind of have your own personal things tackled you could really start to engage in the broader community.

[50:00] Think about how can I work with my neighborhood, so all of these people can achieve the same goals that I have, and we, together, will be stronger.

[50:06] In California, we've been hearing about defensible space for quite a long time, because we have a public resource code about it. California, 4291.

[50:15] 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.

[50:26] 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 International Institute for Business and Home Safety All are all recommending to have no combustible materials within five feet of a home or low combustibility.

[50:44] And I know people will say, but Kate, I love my plants.

[50:48] And I have to tell them, I love plants too. I was a botanist. But I have to think about where

[50:54] I can put the plants that I love so that my home is safe and so that they're also safe.

[50:59] And so the message we're trying to tell people now is that from zero to five feet of a

[51:03] house, you have no combustible objects, or maybe low combustibility if you're really good

[51:08] at maintenance. I'm not, but maybe you are. So you could have a well irrigated lawn that you

[51:13] more regularly, or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch, and then out from there

[51:19] from 5 feet to 30 feet, it's the lean, clean, and green zone. And in that area, you'll have

[51:25] beautiful plants, but they're going to be spaced really wide apart so that there's no continuous

[51:31] fuel leading towards your home. And you'll have beautiful hard scraping, I've seen flags,

[51:36] stones, and decomposed granite, and tilework that you can use to kind of break up all of those fuels

[51:43] it on your your home. And then from 30 feet to 100 feet out, you will have reduced fuel.

[51:47] So around my home, that means we have large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees. But

[51:53] we've reduced the understory cover, some, and we've really opened up the forest canopy in

[51:59] that area. So California Public Resource Code 4291, they has two zones, zero to 30 feet,

[52:07] which is lean, clean and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel. We know

[52:11] many homes burned because of embers because of embers getting into addicts but also because

[52:16] of embers that land at the base of a house and your your mulch and your woody plants that

[52:23] are not well maintained and your lawn that wasn't mowed that week and when an ember lands

[52:28] really close to your house maybe within zero to five feet and you get a small fire that's small

[52:33] fire can grow and it can catch your house on fire and so the latest research and the latest

[52:40] recommendations at the national level and also for the University of California, is it really

[52:44] focus on this new zero to five foot, no combustible to low combustible zone.

[52:49] So sometimes, you'll think what's a sensible space, more is better.

[52:53] But what I can say is that more isn't always better.

[52:56] If I eat too much chocolate cake, I'm probably going to feel ill.

[53:00] And so, when I think about a sensible space, and in your home, I know that we really need

[53:05] to have the most intensity right around the home itself.

[53:08] if you want your home to be fire resistant.

[53:10] You want to have low to no combustibility within five feet

[53:14] from five to 30 feet have a lean, clean, and green zone,

[53:17] and then from 30 to 100 feet, you have reduced fuels.

[53:21] And nowhere in there, except within five feet of a house

[53:24] and am I talking about bare mineral soil or rocks.

[53:27] Beyond that, you can enjoy the greenery of nature

[53:31] and flowers and trees.

[53:34] But you just want to be very careful about their spacing.

[53:37] I've heard some people say, I'm really afraid of fire.

[53:40] I'm going to have 500 feet of bare mineral soil.

[53:44] And I get worried, as I think, that's a lot of work.

[53:47] But I also know that doesn't necessarily protect them from fire.

[53:50] It protects them from one aspect of a fire, it protects them from a flame front, moving past

[53:55] their house, but it doesn't protect them from the embers, it could still catch that house

[53:58] on fire.

[53:59] I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet of defensible space that sometimes

[54:05] that actually might negatively impact our national resources.

[54:09] We need to be careful about how we manage our defense space.

[54:12] Sometimes we live in these beautiful, mixed conifer forests,

[54:15] like around here in Nevada City, and reducing the fuels in those forests

[54:19] actually could be a type of restoration that could be good for them.

[54:23] But at other times, if you live maybe in a shaperel area,

[54:27] reducing those fuels for more than 100 feet could actually be detrimental

[54:30] to that plant community.

[54:31] And so we just need to be really mindful of how we use defense

[54:34] space and knowing that we only really need about a hundred feet. For our

[54:38] home, unless you live on a very steep slope or if there's very dense

[54:42] vegetation, you might want to extend it to a 200 feet. So I always like to

[54:45] think that everyone is an expert in fire physics. It's not just people like

[54:49] myself who have their doctorates in it because we've all roasted marshmallows

[54:52] around a campfire. So we all know how firework. So you know that if you take your

[54:57] marshmallow and you stick it directly into the center of a campfire.

[55:03] And that's how homes can get caught on fire as well, kind of that direct flame contact. But when I think about what makes the fire resistant home, they often have, I think maybe the top five things that you can do. 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 and 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 kind of

[55:29] Class A roof, and that could be a single roof.

[55:33] It can be a metal roof or a tile roof.

[55:36] And a lot of times, people are like, I hear people say,

[55:37] I have a metal roof.

[55:39] I'm OK from fire.

[55:41] And we have to be really careful with those assumptions

[55:43] because when I think about a fire resistance at home,

[55:45] it's always about the design, the materials, and the maintenance.

[55:50] And so metal and tile roofs,

[55:52] they often have these gaps on the edges.

[55:54] These little gaps.

[55:56] You need to plug up with some sort of filler,

[55:57] which I'm certain the building department can tell you what to use, and I can't.

[56:02] But what I can say is that little critters love to make nests there, whether there

[56:05] are a wasp or a bird or a small mammal, like a mouse, it's the perfect size for a nest,

[56:12] which is unfortunate because then you have all these grasses and needles and leaves right

[56:17] on your wooden roof deck, underneath the concrete or underneath the concrete or the tile

[56:23] or the metal, and that actually is what often catches those types of roofs on fire.

[56:27] One of the other things every home needs is to make sure that they have attic and basement vents that can reduce the number of embers that come into that house.

[56:36] And that is currently regulated in the California Building Code Chapter 7A.

[56:41] But if you have an older home, like myself, then it didn't apply when it was built, because that's a newer building code.

[56:47] And so I've gone back into my house. When we first moved in, we couldn't afford fancy new vents.

[56:52] And so we went to the hardware store and bought one eighth-inch screen, and we stapled that over all of our vents in our attic and our basement.

[57:01] Once we kind of settled through the moving into a new place, we were able to afford new vents.

[57:07] And so we went to the California Building Code website, and we looked to see what were the main companies they recommended in the style events.

[57:15] We decided on a event that had an exterior baffling and then a one-eighth inch screen that had

[57:22] into mess in paint.

[57:25] So, I thought a lot of things, let me try to break that down just a little bit.

[57:28] So the reason we have attic vents is because they help your attic air circulate so that your

[57:34] home doesn't rot from the inside out, but in a fire they actually serve two main purposes

[57:39] these vents.

[57:40] The vents all vents in your house can allow embers to go into your house.

[57:45] And then if your home is close enough to another structure or maybe some plants that catch fire,

[57:52] then those vents can also be a way that you can have direct flame going into your house.

[57:57] And so when I thought about what type of event I really wanted on my house.

[58:01] I wanted a event that reduced the amount of embers that could go in.

[58:05] 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,

[58:11] those metal slats actually help snuff out those embers.

[58:15] And then we have the one eighth inch screen, because again that helps reduce the amount

[58:19] of embers that are going into the attic.

[58:21] And then that screen has an intemescent paint.

[58:24] And what intemescent paint is it has a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed to heat.

[58:31] So if something nearby is on fire, then that intemescent paint will swell shut,

[58:35] and not allow anything else into the attic or crawl space.

[58:40] And I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need events that can do all of those things.

[58:44] Not one or the other. The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cut-outs that you can put over the exterior of your events before you evacuate if you have time.

[58:54] I know a lot of our evacuations like California are unfortunately becoming much shorter and shorter time frames before we have to leave.

[59:00] And so you have to be ready to leave without any of that. But if you have the time, it could be nice to put on.

[59:05] One question I'm often asked is, Kate, I really want vents, but I'm not sure if I can afford them.

[59:11] Especially if you're on a fixed income.

[59:14] But we have a resource that USDA rule development.

[59:17] Loan service actually will give loans out for home improvements.

[59:21] And home renovations that include making your home resistant to fire.

[59:26] And so that can be one way, so these types of renovations like vents, closing in,

[59:30] your softets, updating your deck, can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed income.

[59:37] The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist.

[59:41] And you can Google that. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist.

[59:45] And it can go through and it tells you every event to look at, every window, every place where you should

[59:51] have put coffee in, or you need to put coffee in. And it can help walk you through that list of items to do.

[59:58] It is an extensive list.

[1:00:00] There are these top five areas that you really need to work on as a resident of fire zone. At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all should be working on still.

[1:00:13] 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.

[1:00:20] The Roots of Nevada County's assisted outpatient treatment program stem from a tragic shooting

[1:00:27] that occurred in the county in 2001.

[1:00:30] An individual with an untreated mental illness entered the county mental health clinic

[1:00:35] and shot and killed two individuals.

[1:00:39] Then proceeded to go to a business in Grass Valley.

[1:00:44] Shot and killed another individual.

[1:00:46] Several people were wounded.

[1:00:47] One of the individuals that was killed was Laura Wilkoss.

[1:00:55] Laura's parents took it upon themselves to advocate and work with state legislators

[1:01:03] to enact what was known as Laura's law in the state of California.

[1:01:10] Laura's law became part of California's welfare and institutions code,

[1:01:14] Replicating what was done in dozens of other states several years later, California's Mental Health Services Act provided a potential funding source for Nevada County to implement assisted outpatient treatment.

[1:01:27] So in May 2008, after about a year and a half of planning efforts, Nevada County became the first county in California and so far to this day, the only county that has fully implemented assisted out there.

[1:01:44] The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap for dangerous people in need of mental health services

[1:01:51] who may not be on probation are not gravely disabled or don't meet the criteria for emergency involuntary hospitalization.

[1:02:00] Assistant outpatient treatment allows a judge to order those individuals to receive outpatient treatment in their community.

[1:02:08] They can still live at home, they can still work, they can still go to school, but they're ordered into treatment.

[1:02:14] The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.

[1:02:17] The collaborative courts are amazing.

[1:02:22] It is a conversation with the judge and the attorneys and the treatment team and the individual.

[1:02:29] And the personal contact of having flower routine avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for the benefits to proceed.

[1:02:39] And so when you watch the judge interact with the candidate, the client.

[1:02:45] You see how there is the ability to really address some of the treatment issues with the client.

[1:02:55] a collaborative process as it has a much greater impact and a much more effective.

[1:02:59] It's serious in that the judge attempts to hold person accountable for that treatment plan they agree 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.

[1:03:22] We are having a conversation and it is very supportive, recovery oriented, environment that

[1:03:34] takes place right in the court.

[1:03:36] Of 25 people referred to the program, only five have the face court orders to undergo treatment

[1:03:42] and the rest volunteered to be treated and data show that the program has saved more than

[1:03:47] a half million dollars over two and a half years.

[1:03:50] The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community.

[1:03:56] We have those 25 people are spending less time in jail.

[1:04:01] That means less time for judges, less time for probation officers, less arrests,

[1:04:07] that the sheriffs and local police departments have to do.

[1:04:10] So it frees up law enforcement to pay attention to other areas.

[1:04:15] Many of these individuals are now living independently rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.

[1:04:26] Many of these individuals are either full-time employee or part-time employee compared to no employment before they entered into treatment.

[1:04:35] I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being

[1:04:42] somewhere in the community out of treatment.

[1:05:01] And I also love to say the river. 12 years ago, started doing some camps that teach people what we call river literacy, how you can read the water, so you can understand where it's awesome places to play, what the river is doing, but also you can find the really safe spots and you can basically read the water.

[1:05:20] So, I'd like to give, for you all,

[1:05:22] set the main gist of what we cover in those pants.

[1:05:25] The areas that we like, that we'll cover here,

[1:05:27] right now, are to look, grip, and protect.

[1:05:33] The first concept of book.

[1:05:35] It's, we are so blessed here at the Uba,

[1:05:37] we have this incredible water, so you can see the bottom,

[1:05:39] you can see all around you, incredible visibility,

[1:05:42] wonderful with a mask and snorkel.

[1:05:44] But it's super important when you're a plane

[1:05:45] that you're actually looking for other things too.

[1:05:47] But 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.

[1:05:54] So if you are tempted, you want to know those people who like to jump off rocks, you should be in the water ahead of time with a mask and looking very carefully for any obstructions.

[1:06:03] If you're like me who loves to go into large folders and these beautiful, beautiful large openings underneath full of fish, then you also want to always look up and make sure that it's totally clear.

[1:06:13] We get really, this river is very dynamic, changes a lot and last year we had very high flows on the river

[1:06:19] that move large rocks and other obstructions that can enter the field in our favorite place spot.

[1:06:24] So the best way to live and make sure you can be safe in those spots is looking from downstream up first.

[1:06:30] That way the current can't fool you into anything.

[1:06:32] And you can make sure everything's in the clear.

[1:06:37] Point number two, grip.

[1:06:39] We're, again, beautiful granite rocks here.

[1:06:41] and they're so soft, they're so nurturing, they're really wonderful.

[1:06:45] Guess what? They're also, of course, slippery.

[1:06:47] So when hopping from rock to rock,

[1:06:49] it can be quite easy to slip and lose your footing,

[1:06:52] and you might come into a place that actually has a very large hazard

[1:06:55] or just simply grip yourself.

[1:06:57] It's also when we're following a fight,

[1:06:59] they've gone before us and the rock is wet.

[1:07:01] So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did.

[1:07:05] It's super important, as you're at the river,

[1:07:07] if you can move along, use three points of contact.

[1:07:09] move yourself along as quickly as you need, but it's incredible how much it serves us for our

[1:07:14] stability. Every year, every year, someone falls and gets seriously injured or dies,

[1:07:20] simply from sniffing on rocks. And a third concept for attack. So, our bodies, they're bizarrely shaped.

[1:07:27] And look at all these things coming out. They're just set to get snagged into things. And some of the places

[1:07:32] we're playing or some of the places we might find ourselves have some rocks that have really small openings

[1:07:37] and easily get what's called in-strat.

[1:07:41] Even at low flow, it's very easy to get in-strat.

[1:07:44] It's just, it's really quite bizarre.

[1:07:46] So what's important for us, if you find yourself in a situation

[1:07:49] where you have large-moving water or rocks underneath

[1:07:52] where that can have in-stratments.

[1:07:54] You can't see them.

[1:07:55] It's super important you protect yourself.

[1:07:58] And what I mean by that is if you went up either,

[1:08:00] accidentally or intentionally, one of those spots

[1:08:02] fall up, get those limbs in.

[1:08:05] Don't be shoving those into rocks.

[1:08:07] Another very important part of protection is protect each other.

[1:08:11] Some people are pushing themselves to keep up with others

[1:08:14] and doing things that are not fighting their body.

[1:08:17] Some people you might see are just doing things that are just plain silly.

[1:08:19] They can harm themselves or harm others.

[1:08:22] It's super important if you carry forwards or protect each other while with a river.

[1:08:26] It's a great.

[1:08:27] Thank you all so much for watching this video.

[1:08:29] And love and be caring for the U.S.

[1:08:31] And just remember these concepts next time you go down to the river

[1:08:33] a different member to look, grip, and protect, and enjoy yourself.

[1:08:38] Have a great time at the river, and be safe.

[1:09:39] Tricky Healthy Babies is an evident,

[1:09:42] saced home visiting program model.

[1:09:45] Behemoth Visitor forms a really healthy, long-lasting relationship

[1:09:50] with the family, and teach parents how to understand their

[1:09:55] maybe at every single stage of development.

[1:10:01] I just struggled a lot, being a first-time mom, and Joette was just really there in support. The support is, it's wonderful, and in feeling like you're actually a part of a community and you're not alone.

[1:10:31] If it is, by having someone else to talk to, you know, just someone that is caring about what's going on in my life, as well as, you know, the development of my child.

[1:10:41] 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 nowhere to go. Knowing that there's someone there that you can reach out to is amazing.

[1:10:56] When I talk with my colleagues in other areas of the state, one of the things that I am reminded

[1:11:03] again and again about that is unique about Nevada County is the extent to which we are connected

[1:11:09] with one another.

[1:11:10] We have multiple nonprofit agencies and government agencies and we all know one another and

[1:11:17] we all work together.

[1:11:18] And so, um, foothill and trucky, healthy babies, I know that if I'm looking for a resource

[1:11:24] that those home visitors know all the resources that are out there and I can pick up the

[1:11:29] phone and call them and say, hey, I just got a call from a family and they're looking for

[1:11:35] XYZ and chances are those home visits will be able to tell me what that is.

[1:11:39] I've been doing this for 35 years, so one trend that everybody my age has noticed is when we

[1:11:46] we're practicing, we were dealing a lot with medical issues.

[1:11:50] We now are dealing with many more mental health issues,

[1:11:54] particularly with the stressors on family,

[1:11:58] in adolescence, depression, anxiety.

[1:12:01] I've been reading a lot of research lately

[1:12:03] that says the number one factor in resilience for kid

[1:12:07] and building resilience is having a warm, positive

[1:12:13] relationship with a caring adult in their life.

[1:12:15] Usually, that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of home visiting is that parents

[1:12:21] who may not have had that, have an opportunity to build that kind of relationship with

[1:12:26] their home visitor, and then have the ability to build that kind of relationship with their

[1:12:31] child, which will carry forward through the generations.

[1:12:35] I really think that if you want to change the world, the way to do it is to provide that kind

[1:12:40] of intensive home visiting to support to parents who need it.

[1:12:55] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame.

[1:13:03] Any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying can very easily shatter on the rocks

[1:13:09] and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other people at the river.

[1:13:13] If you're coming to the river that's wonderful and joyed, it's an incredibly magical place,

[1:13:17] but take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought.

[1:13:21] Bring that back out with you.

[1:13:23] 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.

[1:13:31] In addition to kind of picking a trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really worried about trash,

[1:13:38] you know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment.

[1:13:42] Because if you don't, it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human health, it's bad to help the environment as well.

[1:16:08] 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.

[1:16:16] Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast moving wildfire can get out of control.

[1:16:21] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates well in Nevada City.

[1:16:29] 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 cigarette

[1:16:37] and other products like that that could start a fire.

[1:16:40] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

[1:16:43] Know that while you're down here,

[1:16:45] your cell phone may not work.

[1:16:46] We do have call boxes for you to call out.

[1:16:49] If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon.

[1:16:53] You need to be moving quickly away from it,

[1:16:56] and don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for it.

[1:17:00] In the engine companies, if you see it,

[1:17:02] get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it,

[1:17:05] because it's going to be congested at the trail ahead trying to get out.

[1:17:09] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely

[1:17:12] and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days

[1:17:16] if there's a fire in the river can.

[1:17:18] Think about things like evacuation.

[1:17:21] How am I going to get out and get the fire word to kick off?

[1:17:23] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography,

[1:17:26] it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river can.

[1:17:38] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited

[1:17:41] And obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often.

[1:17:45] So people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway here is an active state highway.

[1:17:49] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

[1:17:52] We have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area.

[1:17:55] Access is always key and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment.

[1:18:00] So to have that ability of maneuver and to park and to get to somebody you need quickly is very important.

[1:18:06] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[1:18:09] The county has enhanced some of the finds for specific parking zones in this area.

[1:18:14] So it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

[1:18:18] 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.

[1:18:25] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of foot traffic on the roads,

[1:18:32] be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river, and I think the biggest thing is just to be patient.

[1:18:38] to understand that it's going to take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.

[1:18:45] So patience is something you have to bring.

[1:18:54] Election officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections in Nevada County.

[1:19:01] Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot in the mail.

[1:19:05] Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you've send it in?

[1:19:09] Return ballots are received at the elections office where their process and counted.

[1:19:13] Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique barcode that gives you credit for voter.

[1:19:18] This ensures that each voter can only vote once.

[1:19:22] Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.

[1:19:27] If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step.

[1:19:31] If your signature is challenged, you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue.

[1:19:36] The two most common reasons of ballot envelope is challenged are the envelope isn't signed or the signature doesn't max the voter's record.

[1:19:44] A challenge ballot will be counted once the problem is corrective.

[1:19:48] You can check the status of your ballot at minivatacounty.com slash elections.

[1:19:53] When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are open and the ballot is removed, unfolded and prepared for.

[1:20:00] We're processing through scanners which total up the votes. Results are tabulated and released after the polls closed on election night.

[1:20:07] When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts and that your ballot is both secure and private.

[1:20:14] If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County elections office or visit us online.

[1:20:26] I'm a veteran in the United States Marine Corps. It's our volunteer for five years and when I got out, I had my own trials and tribulations like most veterans do.

[1:20:34] And about a year after I got out, I found myself homeless myself.

[1:20:38] I know what it's like to miss a meal.

[1:20:40] I know what it's like to have people look down on you.

[1:20:43] Think it's your lesson who you are.

[1:20:45] I do have a personal touch with helping people that live on the streets

[1:20:49] and help help them get into a better environment.

[1:20:53] Each homeless person and each person has their own set of circumstances,

[1:20:57] their complex, their histories, or complex, their backgrounds.

[1:21:00] There is no one-size-fits-all.

[1:21:04] Joining Bill for Zero was about understanding what the data was telling us so that we could

[1:21:10] best align our systems to take advantage of all this new incoming information to make sure

[1:21:15] we can shorten the time people spend homeless and to get people off the street quicker.

[1:21:21] Being able to know everybody by name, being able to have eight agencies working together

[1:21:27] on a weekly basis to find how the resources that they have can pull together to positively

[1:21:34] impact just that one person. It's a unique approach. We all know more intimately

[1:21:39] who everyone else is working with. We know the needs those people have and the barriers they

[1:21:44] face. So it's a more connected system and it's bearing fruit.

[1:21:56] You never know how quickly things

[1:22:00] can change. That's what got me. Oh, technically, homeless, I guess. You know, life takes you down

[1:22:10] different paths and that's the path I got stuck on. I didn't ask for it. This is the first time

[1:22:17] in years. I have cut a feeling of security. My social worker here and I will have a lot of

[1:22:25] gratitude and I thank him very much. His man is very much aware of what's available and how to make

[1:22:34] it work.

[1:22:38] That's how I wanted to hear.

[1:22:45] We're in the last mile of reaching functional zero

[1:22:48] The end veterans homelessness.

[1:22:58] When you all have a goal and we're all in agreement that at the end of the day,

[1:23:03] we're here to move people into housing and we're here to help our veterans.

[1:23:06] You just have to keep your eye on the goal.

[1:23:09] My fear had always been that data would start to dehumanize or, you know, move the faces of the

[1:23:15] people working with to decide so we could look at the numbers.

[1:23:19] How's another one?

[1:23:22] I couldn't say more that that is further from the truth.

[1:23:25] the data has really driven a lot more humanity in our system as well.

[1:23:30] We need people to feel safe and putting something in a home,

[1:23:34] getting in the basic needs of life is only going to make their lives better

[1:23:37] and make your community better. The more time and equity you build in your community,

[1:23:42] the stronger your community is going to be and happy you, you are going to be.

[1:24:47] Your fairy godmother, it doesn't take a very godmother to tell you that the right fit means everything.

[1:24:56] Especially when it comes to car seats.

[1:25:00] Always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size.

[1:25:04] Oh, that does make a difference.

[1:25:08] Remember, their happily ever-afters are in your hands.

[1:25:12] To find out more, visit safercard.gov slash the right seat.

[1:25:17] Did you know the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?

[1:25:22] Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.

[1:25:25] Use power to equipment outdoors before 10 a.m., but never when it's windy,

[1:25:29] or excessively hot outside. Make sure your campfires are completely out before leaving the area

[1:25:34] and keep your vehicle maintained with nothing dragging on the ground. Remember,

[1:25:40] one less spark means one less wildfire, learn more from calfired, ready for wildfire.org.

[1:25:47] For real homeowners keeping a well maintained fire safe property not only is the law,

[1:25:52] but can also make a big difference in whether or not their home survives when a wildfire approaches.

[1:25:56] But after trimming trees and removing dead leaves and needles to make way for a hundred-feet

[1:26:01] eventful space, homeowners are often left with a decision of how best to discard of the

[1:26:06] leftover piles of vegetation.

[1:26:08] Turning dry landscape debris like this into mulch or hauling it off the property may be the

[1:26:13] safest way to dispose of it, but it's not always the easiest or even possible.

[1:26:18] In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state homeowners

[1:26:22] may decide to burn the cuttings instead.

[1:26:24] Well, burning landscape debris may be an option to residents, it does come with inherent risks.

[1:26:30] That's why calfire urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to also make the choice to burn it safely and legally.

[1:26:38] During specific weather conditions when we have very low humidity and we have strong winds, we will go into burn restrictions or we may even suspend burning.

[1:26:47] Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays a major factor in whether or not burning is allowed.

[1:26:54] Before burning begins, residents should contact their local air quality management agency

[1:26:59] and calfire their local fire station to ensure that it is a permissive burn day.

[1:27:04] But even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warn it's still important for

[1:27:08] residents to use good judgment and to stay mindful of current weather conditions.

[1:27:12] Just because it's a permissive burn day, doesn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.

[1:27:17] If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.

[1:27:21] In many areas, homeowner's may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station before burning.

[1:27:27] After obtaining any necessary permits and ensuring that burning is allowed, the next step is to safely prepare the pile for burning.

[1:27:35] Burn pile should be no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot, and you need to make sure that you have at least a 10 foot diameter clearance free of flammable materials surrounding your pile.

[1:27:44] Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times.

[1:27:49] Having a responsible adult in attendance of your landscape debris burn at all times is required by law.

[1:27:55] In fact, if the fire gets out of your control, you could be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire.

[1:28:02] Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste as part of your defensible space plan.

[1:28:09] But it can be an extremely dangerous one if not done responsibly.

[1:28:12] It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always be saved with your landscape debris burning.

[1:28:45] Hi, I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon.

[1:28:47] And even though it just rained, it's important to remember we're still in the middle of fire season.

[1:28:53] 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 in your family of an immediate evacuation order.

[1:29:04] This new high-low system will not replace our code red notifications.

[1:29:10] It is simply another way in which we can notify you and your family of an emergency in your area.

[1:29:23] Situation awareness means using all of your senses during an emergency.

[1:29:34] Eyes nose in the ears.

[1:29:36] The high-low siren is a new sound to help you stay safe in an emergency.

[1:29:40] It is specifically designed to alert you to an immediate evacuation order.

[1:29:47] If you hear the sound, it means only one thing evacuate immediately.

[1:29:51] You will only hear the sound during the evacuation order.

[1:29:54] If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area and using PA's and going door to door.

[1:30:25] Remember, 9-1-1 is only for emergencies.

[1:30:29] The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Police Department, and Nevada City Police

[1:30:34] Department have all installed these sirens in their patrol vehicles.

[1:30:37] So if you hear this siren, it means one thing and one thing only evacuated and evacuated

[1:30:41] immediately.

[1:30:42] Nevada County is now part of a special pilot program, instituted by Napa County to be better

[1:30:48] prepared for evacuations, state, regional, and local officials who made this happen.

[1:30:55] Now welcome you, our community members, to the team.

[1:31:00] Your job, know the sound, and know what it means.

[1:31:04] Evacuate.

[1:31:06] Evacuate.

[1:31:10] Evacuate.

[1:31:23] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.

[1:31:27] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.

[1:31:31] Know that on a red flag day, especially, a fast moving wildfire can get out of control.

[1:31:36] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the

[1:31:42] canyon and integrates while in the baddest city.

[1:31:45] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

[1:31:48] Please don't have barbecues or campfires.

[1:31:51] Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could

[1:31:54] start a fire.

[1:31:56] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

[1:31:59] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

[1:32:02] We do have call boxes for you to call out.

[1:32:04] If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon,

[1:32:08] you need to be moving quickly away from it

[1:32:11] and don't wait for us to fly over.

[1:32:15] Don't wait for energy companies.

[1:32:17] If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon,

[1:32:19] move out of the way of it,

[1:32:21] because it's going to be congested

[1:32:23] at the trail ahead trying to get out.

[1:32:25] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely

[1:32:28] and know that evacuations may take longer

[1:32:30] on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river cave.

[1:32:33] Think about things like evacuation, how am I going to get out different firework to kick off?

[1:32:38] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you do your part

[1:32:44] to prevent wildfires in the Evernoteer.

[1:32:51] Hello, I'm Jamie and I'm one of the faces of Nevada County Public Health.

[1:32:56] I'd like to tell you about one of our health and wellness programs, oral health.

[1:33:00] oral health refers to the entire mouth, including tooth decay, gum disease, and more.

[1:33:06] Why is oral health important because it is related to every working system of the body?

[1:33:12] Long conditions, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes can all be traced to bacteria and inflammation from the mouth.

[1:33:21] The good news is that good oral health habits can prevent many potential health problems.

[1:33:26] Brush two times a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and see your dentist every six months.

[1:33:35] Prevention starts early. Children should see the dentist by their first tooth or first birthday.

[1:33:41] This will pave the way to better help for your child.

[1:33:45] For more information, go to www.smilenevaticcounty.com.

[1:33:53] We're here. We're here.

[1:33:56] We're here.

[1:33:57] We're here for you, Nevada County.

[1:34:00] As the library, we've strived to provide the best service

[1:34:03] we can during the COVID-19 health crisis.

[1:34:06] This includes providing ebooks, audiobooks, movies,

[1:34:11] and TV shows online for you to use with your library card.

[1:34:16] We're offering curbside pickup of library items like books and DVDs,

[1:34:21] as well as grab bags with crafts and activities for all ages.

[1:34:24] We also have your favorite programs, like book clubs and story times available online.

[1:34:31] We are here for you to vent a crafty.

[1:34:33] Apply for your library card on our website today.

[1:34:39] The river gives us a challenge.

[1:34:41] This year, particularly with the Spolving Dam Issues,

[1:34:44] is that the water is now is unregulated coming down to South Uber River.

[1:34:48] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning,

[1:34:53] Standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon you can be need deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they

[1:35:00] We have this going to melt the snow that's going to come into the league's following and that's going to spill over the dam. Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.

[1:35:13] So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm, make your feet forward, down river. That's the biggest part is getting your feet down river and if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

[1:35:26] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape,

[1:35:30] any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

[1:35:33] yell for help, and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm.

[1:35:37] But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.

[1:35:42] The more water is in the river, the more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody

[1:35:48] that's swimming. The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you can get knocked over,

[1:35:53] slip the fall into the river and generally speaking the colder the water is going to be as well.

[1:36:18] Nevada County may be naturally stunning but we'll take a good look at what makes it so special.

[1:36:23] It's not a scenery. It's for people.

[1:36:27] The employees of Nevada County are great people

[1:36:30] working together to support the County, our residents, and visitors.

[1:36:34] In the Garcia believes that building a strong community means doing things right from the beginning

[1:36:38] because it improves your turn on investment.

[1:36:41] Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life, the only

[1:36:46] success today would to apply that approach to Nevada County as transportation planner

[1:36:50] for the Department of Public Works,

[1:36:59] at least Sebastian Roberts was the outdoors, and the

[1:37:01] rush of pushing himself as a county senior information systems analyst for our geographic

[1:37:06] information systems, these responsible for advancing mapping technology for the county and

[1:37:11] the community.

[1:37:12] Sebastian, along with the rest of our information systems staff, are continually working

[1:37:16] provide easy access for residents to all county services and information from trail maps to

[1:37:22] planning documents.

[1:37:25] Nancy Haffley is a management analyst in human resources. Nancy's expertise

[1:37:29] is critical to the human resources department, but she provides the necessary training, guidance,

[1:37:35] and assistance to better the county's workforce. Her work frustrates the kinds of talent and professionals

[1:37:40] in the necessary to keep Nevada County on the forefront of delivering superior services. People listen

[1:37:45] and not just on the job.

[1:37:50] Our families rich with history and culture

[1:37:52] that has been mined from a great people for over a century.

[1:37:56] People listen to Robin Kennedy too.

[1:37:59] She takes her role as a defy probation officer seriously,

[1:38:02] because she knows the community relies on her for protection.

[1:38:05] And her clients rely on her for the support they need to get back on the right path.

[1:38:09] Robin knows how important it is for people to pursue personal growth

[1:38:12] and change, and she includes herself in that philosophy.

[1:38:16] The collaborative approach by local agencies and community partners is responsible for Nevada

[1:38:21] County's low crime rate,

[1:38:26] and low Lopez helps folks overcome life's most difficult

[1:38:28] challenges.

[1:38:30] As well as helping him on the path to empowerment,

[1:38:37] his people like him there at the core of

[1:38:38] our county.

[1:38:41] As a social service as eligibility supervisor, Manuel sees every day, potential in people,

[1:38:47] and the power of the helping hand,

[1:38:53] the county continues its commitment to health and wellness

[1:38:55] programs, the strength and families, and promote healthy lifestyles,

[1:39:22] and it provides the

[1:39:23] foundation for our nearly 800 employees, and we continue to provide opportunities for lifelong

[1:39:29] learning to all artists.

[1:39:41] With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County, a fundamental

[1:39:44] motivation is going to be waiting on the office when it comes to preserving our lifestyles.

[1:39:49] But Josh Patton is to invoice.

[1:39:53] Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer in that position

[1:39:56] We've got a great deal of responsibility.

[1:39:59] Josh.

[1:40:00] It has knowledge, experience, and commitment in his service to the county's physical infrastructure, and beyond.

[1:40:13] Player chapel, environmental specialists who are providing mental health, works closely with local businesses.

[1:40:18] When business owners look at Claire, they don't see an impediment. They see a partner helping them on their way to success.

[1:40:25] They used to gather, they make businesses stronger.

[1:40:28] And really, that's what all of this is about.

[1:40:31] Our airport and transit systems play vital roles in the economic and recreational health of the community.

[1:40:36] Our founders imagine many roads and responsibilities.

[1:40:39] Our local government would have to assume we are committed to meeting change in needs.

[1:40:47] The Vatican, he hasn't gotten to where it is by being satisfied, which brings us to the same simple trip.

[1:40:53] We look for the home team, because we are the home team, we are Nevada County, achieving more.

[1:41:11] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame,

[1:41:18] Any type of glass containers,

[1:41:21] bag glass containers that you're carrying,

[1:41:23] can very easily shatter on the rocks

[1:41:25] and it becomes a hazard for not only you,

[1:41:27] but other people at the river.

[1:41:29] If you're coming to the river,

[1:41:30] that's wonderful and joyed,

[1:41:32] it's an incredibly magical place,

[1:41:33] but take all of the trash that you brought with you,

[1:41:36] everything that you brought, bring that back out with you.

[1:41:39] Odds are gonna see some bottles or a pan,

[1:41:42] or something like that, take that with you,

[1:41:44] and please please pick up after your pets.

[1:41:47] In addition to kind of picking a trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really

[1:41:53] worried about trash.

[1:41:54] You know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of

[1:41:57] the environment.

[1:41:58] Because if you don't, it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human

[1:42:02] health.

[1:42:03] It's bad for the health of the environment as well.

[1:42:29] To find out more, what is required throughout the building permit process, please go to our

[1:42:32] website at mineabaticcounty.com, forward slash building.

[1:42:36] Here you'll find the building permit process over a view tab and under apply instruction that

[1:42:40] to submit by using the Building Permit Application Handbook and the Residential Plants of

[1:42:45] Little Checklist. For your convenience, you may also plan online to submit your building permit application.

[1:42:50] Check out our our seller online citizen access portal or click on the link and check out this

[1:42:55] tutorial.

[1:42:59] When you're walking to the building apartment, you'll be greeted by our friendly certified

[1:43:02] CBA technician. I see your technician will review your plans for completeness by using the

[1:43:07] Residential Plants of Little Checklist. The review process for online submittals will be the same.

[1:43:12] They build the permit number and a printed version of your application will be given to you.

[1:43:16] Online submittals will be emailed to you.

[1:43:19] This document can be used to pay for your school and fire fees during the building permit process.

[1:43:23] Plans are then routed to the designated departments, building, planning, environmental health,

[1:43:28] and the Department of Public Works, if applicable.

[1:43:31] For a single-family home, the plan review takes four weeks.

[1:43:34] On a side note, home additions and remodels less than a thousand square feet is two-week review.

[1:43:39] We do have an award-winning over-the-counter Wednesday plan review process for additions and remodels

[1:43:44] less than 600 square feet, some restrictions do apply.

[1:43:48] A keynote went a plan online for your single-family home, your plans to calculate and shove

[1:43:52] the upload separately in two PDF files.

[1:43:55] After we receive your digital file, plans to review for completeness, fees are calculated,

[1:44:00] and an e-mocent to use specified amount to be paid.

[1:44:03] What your fees are paid plans are then routed to the designated departments.

[1:44:06] The plans examiner will review your plans for local, land use ordinances, and stay quick

[1:44:11] compliance.

[1:44:13] Planning and environmental health will review buildings at back, septic system, and

[1:44:17] world-water information.

[1:44:19] The building department will review site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans can

[1:44:23] name a few.

[1:44:24] Additional specific documents like engineering calculations, trust calculations, and special

[1:44:28] inspection forms may also be required for review.

[1:44:32] I hope this video on how to apply for a thing of family home with helpful.

[1:44:35] For more in-depth research, please log on to our website at mindevaticonning.com.

[1:44:39] Thank you for watching.

[1:45:16] I recommend you access our billet apartment handout library for the 2016 residential plan review checklist.

[1:45:22] This form is helpful in determining what type of building comments to expect doing a plan review process.

[1:45:27] As a plan review process progresses, it is up to you to track and check the status of your building permit.

[1:45:32] And plan review comments are generated, a PDF file is created and uploaded into your building permit.

[1:45:38] To check your comments online, access the SLS citizen access portal program. In your permit you'll find

[1:45:44] comments under the Permanent Inco tab.

[1:45:47] As a PDF document located under attachments,

[1:45:50] you may also come into our office

[1:45:51] and pick up your corrections and plans at our CDA counter.

[1:45:55] After you've corrected your plans,

[1:45:57] please provide a response letter

[1:45:58] with your recent middle plans.

[1:45:59] Your response letter shall identify details,

[1:46:02] specifications, calculations,

[1:46:04] showing where changes have occurred on the plans.

[1:46:07] The letter is essential in getting your permit expedited

[1:46:09] through the plan review process and stamped approved.

[1:46:13] Plans that are approved digitally, please print one set of plans and calculations that bring

[1:46:17] the door office who will be stamped in the job set.

[1:46:20] Please make sure other separate impact views are paid for prior to picking up your building

[1:46:23] permit.

[1:46:25] Comment it, pack fees or school will weren't fired, any coaching permit fees are applicable.

[1:46:29] When copies of school and fire fee receipts are provided, a yellow inspection card will

[1:46:33] be generated and your stamp plans will be issued.

[1:46:38] Congratulations, you ready to build?

[1:46:45] If your building permit is issued, your permit will expire in six months or one year if your project is above the 5,000 foot elevation.

[1:46:53] To keep your building permit active, every pass inspection will extend your permit for an additional six months.

[1:46:59] Building permits will expire in two years if the construction is not completed.

[1:47:02] To schedule your inspections, see our building department homepage.

[1:47:06] On the day of your inspection, you may contact there was happiness to find out when the inspector will arrive.

[1:47:10] Generally within it to our window.

[1:47:13] During the construction phase, building a spectator will conduct

[1:47:15] on-site inspections to verify that all work is performed according to plans.

[1:47:19] Any changes or revisions in the field must be reviewed and approved

[1:47:22] prior to the next inspection.

[1:47:24] It's important to have your plans in inspection card on-site.

[1:47:27] After the work has been inspected and approved,

[1:47:29] the building inspector will sign the permit card.

[1:47:32] If corrections are noted by the inspector,

[1:47:34] the inspector will leave the correction notice and request for another inspection.

[1:47:38] To assist with some correction items,

[1:47:39] like a foundation inspection or a roof for shear inspection, the building department

[1:47:43] hand out library can guide you through your inspection list.

[1:47:47] A Nevada county building department and since vectors are accredited in protecting and assisting the community during construction and development every new home.

[1:47:55] There is a mission to ensure that your properties maintain and inspect it in a safe manner,

[1:47:59] by promoting quality in design and building standards into your new home.

[1:48:06] A final inspection of your new home is required prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy and move in.

[1:48:11] If you have a septic system, please schedule an environmental health inspector to sign up your

[1:48:15] inspection card prior to your final inspection.

[1:48:18] When your billing inspector verifies your project is complete, you will sign off the

[1:48:22] billing final and the certificate of occupancy section of your inspection card.

[1:48:26] This will allow you to move in.

[1:48:28] Congratulations!

[1:48:29] I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home with helpful.

[1:48:33] For more in-depth research, please log onto our website at Mindabatichoney.com.

[1:48:37] Thank you for watching.

[1:48:57] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited, and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here are often, so people have to park on the side of the highway, and the highway here is an active state highway, it's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

[1:49:11] We have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area. Access is always key, and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment, so to have that ability of maneuver and to park and to get to somebody you need quickly is very important.

[1:49:24] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[1:49:28] The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area.

[1:49:33] So it is very expensive, and it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

[1:49:36] So if you don't end up paying that parking citation, it's gonna end up on you later on when you pay your fees with the MVP.

[1:49:43] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of foot traffic on the roads,

[1:49:51] be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river. And I think the biggest thing is

[1:49:56] just to be patient. It's understand that it's going to take time.

[1:50:00] Time to actually park safely, walk down to the river and enjoy. So patience is something you have to bring.

[1:50:48] Oh dear, someone is about to burn one of the brain, that's too tall, which can start a wild fire.

[1:50:59] My head is, it's not you. It's smoky bad. What a legend.

[1:51:03] Hey, it's smoky. Sorry, it's too high.

[1:51:07] But watch, as he is too plain sure, isn't that there's no wind.

[1:51:11] And how he will move some of the debris to create a smaller, safer burn fire.

[1:51:15] Oh, you can make it, but now you can't make it be in the baby, the bigger the better.

[1:51:19] Take the note of our fearless furry friend to your bones.

[1:51:22] I appreciate it, first of all.

[1:51:29] Smokey's done it again.

[1:51:32] Only you can prevent wildfires.

[1:51:38] Hi, I'm Chris Anthony with Cal Fire.

[1:51:42] Our beautiful state of California is blessed with abundant recreation opportunities.

[1:51:47] This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.

[1:51:50] But following years of severe drought in bark beetle infestation are forests or suffering,

[1:51:57] and these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those

[1:52:02] recreating outdoors.

[1:52:04] I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family, and the unique natural

[1:52:10] resources of the state of California.

[1:52:13] Be aware of standing dead trees and avoid dense stands of dead trees.

[1:52:18] Take time to look up around you.

[1:52:22] Are the leaves or needles on the tree, brown or missing?

[1:52:25] Do you see numerous dead branches?

[1:52:28] Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely?

[1:52:32] Or do you see signs of rot in the tree?

[1:52:34] Is the top of the tree dead?

[1:52:36] Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car under or near dead or dying trees.

[1:52:43] Millions of dead trees, also significantly increase

[1:52:46] are risk of wildfire, 95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity.

[1:52:53] When it comes to having an open campfire, be sure they're allowed at your location.

[1:52:59] And if required, get a permit.

[1:53:02] Permits are available online, while building a campfire, clear flammable vegetation at

[1:53:07] least 10 feet from around the ring of the fire.

[1:53:10] Make sure that you always have a shovel and bucket of water nearby, and never leave your campfire

[1:53:16] unattended. Before leaving your campfire, make sure that you extinguish it completely. Use the

[1:53:22] drown, stir, and feel method. Drown your campfire with water, stir it with a shovel, and finally,

[1:53:30] feel to make sure that there's no heat coming off of your fire. So remember, all it takes is one spark.

[1:53:37] unattended or improperly extinguish campfires have started many large and damaging fires

[1:53:42] throughout the state of California.

[1:53:44] Being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable.

[1:53:48] In applying these simple safety precautions will help protect yourself,

[1:53:52] your family, and may make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire.

[1:53:58] For more information, please visit readyforwildfire.org.

[1:54:10] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.

[1:54:14] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.

[1:54:18] Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

[1:54:24] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates while in the baddest city.

[1:54:32] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

[1:54:35] 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.

[1:54:43] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

[1:54:46] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

[1:54:49] We do have call boxes for you to call out.

[1:54:51] If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon.

[1:54:56] You need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait.

[1:55:00] For us to fly over, go away for an injured company's, 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.

[1:55:12] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the rivercane.

[1:55:21] Think about things like evacuation. How am I going to get out and get the firework to kick off? Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather and topography,

[1:55:29] It's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the Hebrew

[1:55:33] American.

[1:55:40] In the Vatican, the festival space is a year-round effort.

[1:55:45] From winter storm recovery to preparing for wildfire season, resilience takes a united community.

[1:55:52] Create a festival space around your home, property, or business to get first responders

[1:55:57] a chance to protect what matters most.

[1:56:00] We are all in this together.

[1:56:03] Learn more at breading Nevada County.org slash defensible space.

[1:56:12] The river gives us a challenge.

[1:56:13] This year, particularly with the Spalding Dam Issues is that the water is now is unregulated

[1:56:18] coming down the south of the river.

[1:56:20] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning

[1:56:25] standing on a rock high and dry, and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water.

[1:56:30] And it all depends on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow

[1:56:34] That's going to come into the leg spawning and that's going to spill over the dam.

[1:56:37] Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to

[1:56:42] move the higher ground so that you're safe and your family is safe.

[1:56:46] So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,

[1:56:51] make your feet forward down river.

[1:56:54] That's the biggest part.

[1:56:55] It's getting your feet down river and if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

[1:56:59] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape,

[1:57:02] any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

[1:57:05] yell for help, and stay calm. That's the number one thing to stay calm.

[1:57:09] But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.

[1:57:15] The more water is in the river, the more risk there is,

[1:57:19] the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming.

[1:57:22] The harder it's going to be to move around,

[1:57:24] the more easily you could get knocked over,

[1:57:26] look to fall into the river and generally speaking the colder the water is going to be as well.

[1:57:39] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol. A barbecue, anything that has an open flame,

[1:57:46] any type of glass containers, that glass container that you're carrying, it very easily

[1:57:51] shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other people at the river.

[1:57:56] If you're coming to the river that's wonderful and joyed, it's an incredibly magical place,

[1:58:00] but take all of the trash that you brought with you,

[1:58:03] everything that you brought, bring that back out with you.

[1:58:06] Odds are gonna see some bottles or a pan or something like that.

[1:58:10] Take that with you and please, please,

[1:58:12] pick up after your pets.

[1:58:15] In addition to kind of picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons,

[1:58:19] we're also really worried about trash.

[1:58:21] You know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste

[1:58:24] for the health of the environment because if you don't,

[1:58:26] it's just gonna end up in the river and it's bad for human health.

[1:58:29] that's bad for the health and the environment as

[1:58:39] well.

[1:58:40] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited,

[1:58:43] and obviously we don't have room for tons of people here

[1:58:46] often, so people are at the park on the side of the highway.

[1:58:48] And the highway here is an active state highway.

[1:58:50] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

[1:58:53] We have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies

[1:58:55] in this area, the access is always key.

[1:58:58] And it's always very difficult to get in these areas

[1:58:59] with fire, apparatus, and equipment.

[1:59:01] So to have that ability of maneuver and to park

[1:59:04] and to get to somebody in need, quickly is very important.

[1:59:06] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas, the county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area

[1:59:15] So it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration

[1:59:18] So if you don't end up paying that parking citation, it's gonna end up on you later on when you when you pay your fees with the MD

[1:59:25] So on the weekends, expect long lines not a lot of parking a lot of people

[1:59:31] A lot of foot traffic on the roads, be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

[1:59:37] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient.

[1:59:40] Understand that it's going to take time to actually park, safely walk down to the river and enjoy.

[1:59:46] So, patience is something you have to bring.

[2:00:05] Observe, but domesticated human family in their natural habitat, known to their species as the backyard.

[2:00:12] Do you think I should light it now?

[2:00:14] Yeah.

[2:00:16] Oh dear, someone is about to burn one of the brain that's too tall, which can start a wild fire.

[2:00:26] My head is.

[2:00:27] It's not here.

[2:00:28] It's my keeper.

[2:00:29] What a legend.

[2:00:31] Hey, it's not here.

[2:00:32] Sorry, it's too high.

[2:00:34] Right now.

[2:00:35] Watch, as he is too plain sure, isn't that there's no wind.

[2:00:38] And how do you remove some of the debris to create a smaller safe or burning part of it?

[2:00:43] You can't make it, but now you can't make it being the baby, the bigger the better.

[2:00:46] Take the note of our fearless furry friend to your bones.

[2:00:50] I appreciate it, this part.

[2:00:56] Smokey's done it again.

[2:00:58] I smokey.

[2:01:00] Only you can prevent wildfires.

[2:01:08] The river gives us a challenge.

[2:01:10] This year, particularly with the spawning damn issues is that the water is now is unregulated coming down to South Uber River

[2:01:17] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon

[2:01:25] You can be knee-deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they have this gonna melt the snow

[2:01:30] That's gonna come into the lake spawning and that's gonna spill over the dam

[2:01:34] Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move the higher ground

[2:01:40] so that you're safe and your family is safe.

[2:01:42] So what you should do to get caught in the river

[2:01:44] is to make sure that you stay calm,

[2:01:47] make your feet forward down river.

[2:01:50] That's the biggest part is getting your feet down river.

[2:01:53] And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

[2:01:56] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape,

[2:01:59] any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

[2:02:02] yell for help and stay calm.

[2:02:04] That's the number one thing is stay calm.

[2:02:06] But the biggest part is understand that

[2:02:08] What's important is being safe, the more water is in the river, the more risk there is,

[2:02:16] the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming.

[2:02:18] The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you could get knocked over,

[2:02:23] slip the fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be as well.

[2:02:34] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.

[2:02:39] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire fair.

[2:02:43] Know that on a red flag day, especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

[2:02:48] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon

[2:02:54] and integrates while in the battle city.

[2:02:57] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

[2:03:00] Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes

[2:03:05] and other products like that that could start a fire.

[2:03:08] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

[2:03:10] Know that while you're down here, you're self-funded may not work.

[2:03:14] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire.

[2:03:18] Should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it.

[2:03:23] And don't wait for us to fly over.

[2:03:27] Don't wait for it.

[2:03:27] And as you companies, if you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it,

[2:03:33] because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

[2:03:37] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely.

[2:03:40] and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river King.

[2:03:46] Think about things like evacuation.

[2:03:48] How am I going to get out of here for firework to kick off?

[2:03:50] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography,

[2:03:54] it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river King.

[2:05:37] Whether you live in our oak woodlands, we're alpine porous. If you're a resident of Nevada County, then wildfire is on your mind. From community planning to defensible space, and green waste collection,

[2:06:00] we are all in this together. Learn more about wildfire preparedness at readynavaticcounty.org.

[2:06:07] As the UC Cooperative Extension Force and Fire Advisor, my goal is to extend the best available research to the people who are helping people prepare here in our region.

[2:06:18] And so I often work with the agencies and partners throughout town to make sure that they're aware of the latest research that people publish and that they can incorporate that into their planning and preparedness.

[2:06:31] I know that when we think about fire in California it can be really overwhelming.

[2:06:36] You can think what can I do? I'm just one person.

[2:06:39] But what I can say is you can start at your own home where you live with your family.

[2:06:44] And I tell people there's a lot of things you can do.

[2:06:46] But there's still going to be a chance that your home burns.

[2:06:48] You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning.

[2:06:51] But it will never be completely safe because we live in California.

[2:06:54] Fire is here before us and it will be here after us as well.

[2:06:57] You can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire you know how to get out and you know how to protect your family

[2:07:04] The next step would be to prepare in your home and the lands around it so making sure that your home is fire-resistant

[2:07:10] Then working on the defensible space surrounding that and once you have kind of have your own personal things tackled

[2:07:15] You can really start to engage in the broader community and you can think about how can I work with my neighborhood?

[2:07:20] So all of these people can achieve the same goals that I have and we together will be stronger in California

[2:07:25] And we've been hearing about defensible space for quite a long time because we have a public

[2:07:29] resource code about it, California, 42-91.

[2:07:33] And when I think about 42-91, I know that it was written many years ago and since then we've

[2:07:39] had many unfortunate fires and we've increased our knowledge about what actually improves

[2:07:43] home survival.

[2:07:45] And there's this new zone around a home within five feet of a home actually where University

[2:07:49] of California, the National Fire Protection Association, Firewise USA, and the Internet Institute

[2:07:54] for business and home safety, all are recommending to have no combustible materials within

[2:07:59] five feet of a home or low combustibility.

[2:08:02] And I know people will say, but Kate, I love my plants.

[2:08:06] And I have to tell them, I love plants too.

[2:08:08] I was a botanist, but I have to think about where I can put the plants that I love so that

[2:08:14] my home is safe and so that they're also safe.

[2:08:17] And so the message we're trying to tell people now is that from zero to five feet of a house,

[2:08:22] You have no combustible objects or maybe low combustibility if you're really good at maintenance

[2:08:27] I'm not, but maybe you are so you could have a well irrigated lawn that you

[2:08:31] Mo regularly or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch and then out from there

[2:08:37] From five feet to 30 feet. It's the lean clean and green zone and in that area

[2:08:42] You'll have beautiful plants

[2:08:44] But they're going to be spaced really wide apart so that there's no continuous fuel leading towards your home

[2:08:51] And you'll have beautiful hard scraping.

[2:08:54] I've seen flags, stones, and decomposed granite, and tile work that you can use to kind of

[2:09:00] break up all of those fuels that are near your home.

[2:09:02] And then from 30 feet to 100 feet, you'll have reduced fuel.

[2:09:06] So around my home, that means we have large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees.

[2:09:11] But we've reduced the understory cover, some, and we've really opened up the forest canopy in

[2:09:17] that area.

[2:09:18] So, California Public Resource Code 4291, they have two zones, zero to 30 feet, which is

[2:09:26] lean, clean and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel.

[2:09:29] We know many homes burn because of embers, because of embers getting into addicts, but

[2:09:34] also because of embers that land at the base of the house, and your mulch, and your woody

[2:09:41] plants that are not well maintained, and your lawn that wasn't mowed that week, and when

[2:09:46] in an ember lands really close to your house. Maybe within zero to five feet and you get

[2:09:49] a small fire that small fire can grow and it can catch your house on fire.

[2:09:56] And so the latest research and the latest recommendations at the national level.

[2:10:11] 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 load and open your home.

[2:10:30] combustibility within 5 feet from 5 to 30 feet have a lean, clean, and green zone, and then

[2:10:36] from 30 to 100 feet you have reduced fuels.

[2:10:39] And nowhere in there, except within 5 feet of a house, am I talking about bare mineral soil

[2:10:44] or rocks?

[2:10:45] Beyond that, you can enjoy the greenery of nature and flowers and trees, but you just want to

[2:10:53] be very careful about their spacing.

[2:10:55] I've heard some people say, I'm really afraid of fire.

[2:10:58] I'm going to have 500 feet of bare mineral soil.

[2:11:02] And I get worried, because I think that's a lot of work.

[2:11:05] But I also know that isn't necessarily

[2:11:07] protect them from fire.

[2:11:08] It protects them from one aspect of a fire,

[2:11:11] it protects them from a flame front, moving past their house.

[2:11:14] But it doesn't protect them from the embers.

[2:11:16] It could still catch that house on fire.

[2:11:17] I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet

[2:11:22] of defensible space that sometimes that actually

[2:11:24] might negatively impact our national resources,

[2:11:27] We need to be careful about how we manage our defensible space.

[2:11:31] Sometimes we live in these beautiful and mixed conifer forests like around here in Nevada City,

[2:11:36] and reducing the fuels in those forests actually could be a type of restoration that could be good for them.

[2:11:41] But at other times, if you live maybe in a shaperel area,

[2:11:45] reducing those fuels for more than 100 feet could actually be detrimental to that plant community.

[2:11:50] And so we just need to be really mindful of how we use defensible space,

[2:11:53] And knowing that we only really need about a hundred feet.

[2:11:56] For our home, unless you live on a very steep slope or if there's very dense vegetation,

[2:12:01] you might want to extend it to a 200 feet.

[2:12:03] So I always like to think that everyone is an expert in fire physics.

[2:12:06] It's not just people like myself who have their doctorates in it.

[2:12:09] Because we've all roasted marshmallows around a campfire.

[2:12:12] So we all know how fire works.

[2:12:14] We know that if you take your marshmallow and you stick it directly into the center of a campfire,

[2:12:18] it's going to catch fire.

[2:12:21] And that's how homes can get caught on fire as well,

[2:12:25] kind of that direct flame contact.

[2:12:26] But when I think about what makes the fire resistant home,

[2:12:29] they often have, I think about maybe the top five things

[2:12:31] that you can do.

[2:12:32] You can have a roof that's resistant to fire,

[2:12:34] a deck that's resistant to fire,

[2:12:36] you can have defensible space,

[2:12:38] and you can work on your siding and your windows.

[2:12:41] But so when I think about a roof,

[2:12:44] you want to make sure that your roof is resistant to fire.

[2:12:47] And that's having a class A roof.

[2:12:49] And that can be a single roof.

[2:12:52] It can be a metal roof or a tile roof.

[2:12:54] And a lot of times, you go, I hear people say,

[2:12:56] I have a metal roof.

[2:12:57] I'm OK from fire.

[2:12:59] And we have to be really careful with those assumptions.

[2:13:02] Because when I think about a fire resistant home,

[2:13:03] it's always about the design, the materials, and the maintenance.

[2:13:08] And so metal and tile roofs, they often have these gaps

[2:13:11] on the edges.

[2:13:13] These little gaps.

[2:13:14] You need to plug up with some sort of filler,

[2:13:16] which I'm certain the building part

[2:13:17] can tell you what to use, and I can't.

[2:13:20] But what I can say is that little critters love to make nests there, whether they're a

[2:13:24] wasp, or a bird, or a small mammal, like a mouse, it's the perfect size for a nest.

[2:13:31] Which is unfortunate because then you have all of these grasses and needles and leaves right

[2:13:35] on your wooden roof deck, underneath the concrete, or underneath the concrete, or the

[2:13:41] tile, or the metal, and that actually is what often catches those types of roofs on fire.

[2:13:45] One of the other things every home needs is to make sure that they have attic and basement vents

[2:13:51] that can reduce the number of embers that come into that house, and that is currently regulated

[2:13:56] in the California Building Code Chapter 7A. But if you have an older home like myself then it

[2:14:02] didn't apply when it was built, because that's a newer building code. And so I've gone back into my house

[2:14:07] when we first moved in, we couldn't afford fancy new vents. And so we went to the hardware store

[2:14:12] but one eighth-inch screen and we stapled that over all of our events and their

[2:14:18] attic and our basement. Once we kind of settled, you know, through the moving

[2:14:22] into a new place, we were able to afford new events. And so we went to the California

[2:14:27] Building Code website and we looked to see, you know, what were the main companies they

[2:14:32] recommended and the style events. We decided on an event that had an exterior

[2:14:37] you're a baffling, and then a one-eighth inch screen that had in to mess in paint.

[2:14:43] So I thought a lot of things, let me try to break that down just a little bit.

[2:14:46] So the reason we have attic vents is because they help your attic air circulate so that your home

[2:14:53] doesn't rock from the inside out.

[2:14:55] But in a fire, they actually serve two main purposes, these vents.

[2:14:58] The vents all vents in your...

[2:15:00] House can allow members to go into your house.

[2:15:04] 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.

[2:15:16] And so when I thought about what type of event I really wanted on my house, I wanted a event that reduced the amount of embers that 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.

[2:15:29] those metal slats actually helps to snuff out those embers and then we have the one eighth

[2:15:34] inch screen because again that helps reduce the amount of embers that are going into the

[2:15:38] attic and then that screen has an intemescent paint and what intemescent paint is it has

[2:15:45] a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed to heat so if something nearby is on

[2:15:50] fire then that intemescent paint will swell shut and not allow anything else into the

[2:15:56] at a cross-base, and I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need events that

[2:16:01] can do all of those things, not one or the other.

[2:16:04] The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cutouts that you can put

[2:16:09] over the exterior of your events before you evacuate if you have time.

[2:16:13] I know a lot of our evacuations like California are unfortunately becoming much shorter

[2:16:16] and shorter time frames before we have to leave, and so you have to be ready to leave without

[2:16:20] any of that, but if you have the time, it can be nice to put on.

[2:16:23] One question I'm often asked is, Kate, I really want vents, but I'm not sure if I can afford them.

[2:16:30] Especially if you're on a fixed income.

[2:16:32] But we have a resource that USDA rule development.

[2:16:36] Loan service actually will give loans out for home improvements.

[2:16:39] And home renovations that include making your home resistant to fire.

[2:16:44] And so that can be one way, so these types of renovations, like vents, closing in,

[2:16:49] your softets, updating your deck, can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed income.

[2:16:55] The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist.

[2:16:59] And you can Google that. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist.

[2:17:04] And it can go through and it tells you every event to look out, every window, every place where you should

[2:17:09] have put coffee in or you need to put coffee in. And they can help walk you through that list of items to do.

[2:17:16] And it's an extensive list.

[2:17:19] There are these top five areas that you really need to work on as a resident of fire zone.

[2:17:25] At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all should be working on still.

[2:17:32] Because fire is kind of like water.

[2:17:34] It's probably going to find a way in, so we need to be very careful and have it well maintained homes.

[2:17:39] The Roots of Nevada County's assisted outpatient treatment program stem from a tragic shooting

[2:17:45] that occurred in the county in 2001.

[2:17:48] An individual with an untreated mental illness entered the County Mental Health Clinic

[2:17:53] and shot and killed two individuals, then proceeded to go to a business in Grass Valley,

[2:18:02] shot and killed another individual, several people were wounded.

[2:18:05] One of the individuals that was killed was Laura Wilcox.

[2:18:13] Laura's parents took it upon themselves to advocate and work with state legislators

[2:18:22] to enact what was known as Laura's law in the state of California.

[2:18:29] Laura's law became part of California's welfare and institutions code,

[2:18:32] Replicating what was done in dozens of other states several years later, California's mental health services act provided a potential funding source for Nevada County to implement assisted outpatient treatment.

[2:18:45] So in May 2008, after about a year and a half of planning efforts,

[2:19:03] The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap for dangerous people in need of mental health services, who may not be on probation, are not gravely disabled, or don't meet the criteria for emergency involuntary hospitalization.

[2:19:17] Assisted outpatient treatment allows a judge to order those individuals to receive outpatient treatment

[2:19:25] in their community, they can still live at home, they can still work, they can still go to school,

[2:19:31] but they're ordered into treatment. The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.

[2:19:36] The collaborative courts are amazing. It is a conversation with the judge and the attorneys

[2:19:44] and the treatment team in the jaw.

[2:19:47] In the personal contact of having a flowered team,

[2:19:51] avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for, you know,

[2:19:55] the benefits to proceed.

[2:19:57] And so when you watch the judge,

[2:20:02] You see how there is the ability to really address some of the treatment issues with the client.

[2:20:13] Collaborative processes have a much greater impact on a much more effective.

[2:20:17] It's serious in that the judge attempts to hold a person accountable for that fitting

[2:20:25] plan that they agreed to and also hold the provider accountable for seeing what they're

[2:20:31] going to do to assist this person with some of the things that they feel are obstacles

[2:20:38] for them and their lives.

[2:20:39] So we are having a conversation and it is very supportive recovery oriented environment that is the takes place right in the quarter.

[2:20:55] Of 25 people referred to the program only five have the face court orders to undergo treatment and the rest volunteered to be treated

[2:21:02] and data showed that the program has saved more than a half million dollars over two and a half years.

[2:21:08] The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community.

[2:21:14] We have those 25 people are spending less time in jail.

[2:21:19] That means less time for judges, less time for probation officers, less arrest

[2:21:25] that the sheriffs and local police departments have to do.

[2:21:28] So it frees up law enforcement to pay attention to other areas.

[2:21:34] Many of these individuals are now living independently rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.

[2:21:44] Many of these individuals are either full-time employing or part-time employing compared to no employment before the entertainment.

[2:21:53] I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being somewhere in the community out of treatment.

[2:22:17] I'm a river scientist and river skills teacher and I also love to say it's a river.

[2:22:23] 12 years ago started doing some camps that teach people what we call river literacy.

[2:22:28] How you can read the water, so you can understand where it's awesome places to play, what the river is doing,

[2:22:33] but also you can find the really safe spots and you can basically read the water.

[2:22:38] So I'd love to give for you all the main just of what we cover in those camps.

[2:22:43] the areas that we like, that we'll cover here right now are some look, grip, and footprint.

[2:22:51] The first concept of look, it's, we are so blessed here at the Uba, we have this incredible

[2:22:56] water, so you can see the bottom, you can see all around you, incredible visibility, wonderful

[2:23:00] with a mask and sparkle.

[2:23:02] But it's super important when you're playing, that you're actually looking for other things

[2:23:05] too.

[2:23:06] Wherever you are, you whatever you're going to do, we all have different choices of what we do at

[2:23:10] the river, it's super important you scout first.

[2:23:12] So if you're tempted, you want those people who like to jump off rocks, you should be in the water ahead of time with a mask and looking very carefully for any obstructions.

[2:23:21] If you're like me who loves to go into large folders and these beautiful, beautiful large openings underneath full of fish, then you also want to always look and make sure that it's totally clear.

[2:23:31] We get really, this river is very dynamic, changes a lot, and last year we had very high flows on the river

[2:23:37] that move large rocks and other obstructions that can hunt the bean in our favorite place spot.

[2:23:43] So the best way to live and make sure you can be safe in those spots is looking from downstream up first.

[2:23:48] That way the current can't fool you into anything.

[2:23:50] And you can make sure everything's in the clear.

[2:23:55] Point number two, grip.

[2:23:57] We're again, beautiful granite rocks here.

[2:24:00] to lay on their so soft, they're so nurturing, they're really wonderful. Guess what? They're

[2:24:04] also, of course, slippery. So when hopping from rock to rock, it can be quite easy to slip and

[2:24:09] lose your footing and you might come into a place that actually has a very large hazard or just simply

[2:24:14] grit yourself. It's also when we're following a buddy they've gone before us and the rock is wet.

[2:24:20] So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did. It's super important, as you're at the river,

[2:24:25] If you can move along, use three points of contact, move yourself along as quickly as you need.

[2:24:30] But it's incredible how much it serves us for our stability.

[2:24:33] Every year, every year, someone falls and gets seriously either injured or dies,

[2:24:38] simply from slipping on rocks.

[2:24:40] And a third concept for attack.

[2:24:43] So our bodies, they're bizarrely shaped.

[2:24:45] And if you look at all these things coming out, they're just set to get snagged into things.

[2:24:50] And some of the places we're playing, or some of the places we might find ourselves have some rocks

[2:24:54] that have really small openings, and we can easily get what's called in-strat.

[2:24:59] Even in-strat.

[2:25:00] Start low flow. It's very easy to get trapped. It's just, it's really quite bizarre. So what's important for us if you find yourself in a situation where you have large moving water or rocks underneath where that can have entrapments. You can't see them. It's super important you protect yourself. And what I mean by that is if you end up either accidentally or intentionally one of those spots fall at get those limbs in. Don't be shoving those into the rocks. Another very important part of protection is protecting each other.

[2:25:30] Some people are pushing themselves to keep up with others and doing things that are not fighting their body.

[2:25:35] Some people you might see are just doing things that are just plain silly that can harm themselves or harm others.

[2:25:40] Super important to you, Kerry, for as a protect each other while with a river.

[2:25:45] It's a great thing to you all so much for watching this video and love and sharing for the U.S.

[2:25:49] And just remember these concepts next time you go down to the river to remember to look, rip and protect.

[2:25:55] And enjoy yourself, have a great time at the river, and be safe.

[2:26:57] Tricky Healthy Babies is an evidence-cased home visiting program model.

[2:27:03] A home visitor forms a really healthy, long-lasting relationship with the family,

[2:27:10] and teach parents how to understand their baby at every single stage of development.

[2:27:20] I just struggled a lot being a first-time mom, and joy was just really there and support.

[2:27:25] The support is it's it's wonderful and in feeling like you're actually a part of a community and that's you're not alone.

[2:27:32] Well holding a small toy in each hand is he clapped the toys together.

[2:27:37] Hi.

[2:27:39] Well my home visitor comes to visit.

[2:27:41] It's fun.

[2:27:42] We have fun.

[2:27:42] We enjoy each other and sort of change.

[2:27:48] I've benefited by having someone else to talk to.

[2:27:52] You know, I'm just someone that's caring about what's going on in my life.

[2:27:56] as well as you know the development of my child where do I go in the community for

[2:28:01] diverse if I need them last minute where can I go to get some food if my family

[2:28:05] struggling these things I had no idea about I had nowhere to go knowing that

[2:28:10] there's someone there that you can reach out to is amazing when I talk with my

[2:28:16] colleagues in other areas of the state one of the things that I am reminded

[2:28:21] again and again about that is unique about in Nevada County is the extent to which we are connected

[2:28:27] with one another. We have multiple nonprofit agencies and government agencies and we all know

[2:28:34] one another and we all work together and so put heel and trucky healthy babies. I know that if I'm looking

[2:28:42] for a resource that those home visitors know all the resources that are out there and I can pick up the

[2:28:48] and call them and say, hey, I just got a call from a family and they're looking for X, Y, Z.

[2:28:54] And chances are those home visits will be able to tell me what that is.

[2:28:58] I'm doing this for 35 years. So one trend that everybody my age has noticed is when we were practicing,

[2:29:05] we were dealing a lot with medical issues. We now are dealing with many more mental health issues,

[2:29:12] particularly with the stressors on family and how to lessons, depression, anxiety.

[2:29:19] I've been reading a lot of research lately that says the number one factor in resilience for

[2:29:25] kid in building resilience is having a warm, positive relationship with a caring adult in their life.

[2:29:34] Usually that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of home visiting is that parents who may not

[2:29:40] have had that, have an opportunity to build that kind of relationship with their home visitor

[2:29:45] and then have the ability to build that kind of relationship with their child,

[2:29:50] which will carry forward through the generations.

[2:29:53] 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.

[2:30:13] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers,

[2:30:23] 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.

[2:30:31] If you come to the river that's wonderful and joyed, it's an incredibly magical place, but take all of the trash that you brought with you everything that you brought.

[2:30:39] bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan or something

[2:30:45] like that take that with you. And please please, please pick up after your pets.

[2:30:50] In addition to kind of picking a trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really worried about

[2:30:56] trash, you know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment.

[2:31:01] Because if you don't, it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human health and it's bad to

[2:31:05] to help the environment as well.

[2:33:26] For the major threats that we face here

[2:33:28] in Nevada County, as wildfire.

[2:33:30] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River,

[2:33:32] consider the fire threat.

[2:33:34] Know that on a red flag day, especially,

[2:33:36] a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

[2:33:39] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire

[2:33:43] that pushes all the way down the canyon

[2:33:46] and integrates well in Nevada City.

[2:33:48] So this summer, we're encouraging folks

[2:33:49] to just be safe when they're out there.

[2:33:51] Please don't have barbecues or campfires.

[2:33:53] Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes and other products like that that could start a fire

[2:33:58] So when you're down here pay attention to your surroundings know that while you're down here your cell phone may not work

[2:34:04] We do have call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire should a fire occur in the canyon

[2:34:11] You need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait for us to

[2:34:17] Fly over don't wait for an edge of companies if you see it get away from it move up the canyon move out of the way

[2:34:23] it because it's going to be congested at the trail ahead trying to get out. So have a plan to get

[2:34:29] yourself and your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot

[2:34:34] summer days if there's a fire in the river king. Think about things like evacuation. How am I going

[2:34:39] to get out and get some firework to kick off? Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and

[2:34:44] topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the Uber

[2:34:56] The parking lot's here at the Uber River are very limited.

[2:35:00] And obviously we don't have room for tons of people here often. So people have to park on the side of the highway. And the highway here is an active state highway. It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

[2:35:11] We have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area. Access is always key. And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment. So to have that ability of maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need, quickly is very important.

[2:35:24] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[2:35:28] The county has enhanced some of the fines for specific parking zones in this area,

[2:35:32] so it is very expensive, and it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

[2:35:36] So if you don't end up paying that parking citation, it's going to end up on you later on when you

[2:35:41] pay your fees with the MD. So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking,

[2:35:47] a lot of people, a lot of foot traffic on the roads, be very cautious when you're driving down towards

[2:35:53] river. And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient. Understand that it's going to take

[2:35:59] time to actually park, safely walk down to the river and enjoy. So patience is something

[2:36:06] you have to bring.

[2:36:12] Election officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections in

[2:36:18] Nevada County. Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot

[2:36:23] in the mail. Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you send it in?

[2:36:27] Return ballots are received at the elections office where they're processed and counted.

[2:36:32] Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique barcode that gives you credit for voter.

[2:36:36] This ensures that each voter can only vote once.

[2:36:40] Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.

[2:36:45] If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step.

[2:36:49] If your signature is challenged, you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue.

[2:36:54] The two most common reasons of valid envelope is challenged are the envelope isn't signed

[2:37:00] or the signature doesn't match the voter's record.

[2:37:03] A challenge ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.

[2:37:06] You can check the status of your ballot at minivatacounty.com-elections.

[2:37:12] When voter signatures are verified,

[2:37:14] ballot envelopes are open and the ballot is removed, unfolded,

[2:37:17] and prepared for processing through scanners which total up the votes.

[2:37:21] Results are tabulated and released after the polls closed on election night.

[2:37:26] When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts, and that your ballot

[2:37:30] is both secure and private.

[2:37:33] If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County elections office or visit us online.

[2:37:44] I'm a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, served on over for five years, and when I got

[2:37:50] out, I had my own trials and tribulations like most veterans do and about a year after I got

[2:37:54] I found myself homeless myself.

[2:37:57] I know what it's like to miss a meal.

[2:37:58] I know what it's like to have people look down on you.

[2:38:01] Think that you're less than who you are.

[2:38:04] I do have a personal touch with helping people that live on the streets

[2:38:07] and help help them get into a better environment.

[2:38:11] Each homeless person and each person

[2:38:13] has their own set of circumstances, their complex, their histories

[2:38:17] or complex, their backgrounds.

[2:38:19] There is no one-size-fits-all.

[2:38:22] Joining Bill for Zero was about understanding what the data was telling us so that we could

[2:38:28] best align our systems to take advantage of all this new incoming information to make sure

[2:38:33] we can shorten the time people spend homeless and to get people off the street quicker.

[2:38:40] Being able to know everybody by name, being able to have eight agencies working together

[2:38:45] on a weekly basis to find how the resources that they have can pull together to positively

[2:38:52] impact just that one person. It's a unique approach. We all know more intimately

[2:38:58] who everyone else is working with. We know the needs those people have and the barriers they

[2:39:03] face. So it's a more connected system and it's bearing fruit.

[2:39:15] You never know how quickly things

[2:39:18] can change. That's what got me. Oh, technically homeless, I guess. You know, life takes you down,

[2:39:28] different paths and that's the path I got stuck on. I didn't ask for it. This is the first time

[2:39:35] in years I have cut a feeling of security. My social worker here and I will have a lot of

[2:39:43] gratitude and I thank him very much. This man is very much aware of what's available and how to

[2:39:53] work.

[2:39:56] Yeah, that's how I wanted to hear it.

[2:40:03] We are in the last mile of reaching functional zero, the end veterans homelessness.

[2:40:17] 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.

[2:40:27] My fear had always been that data would start to dehumanize or you don't move the faces of the people working with the side, so we could look at the numbers.

[2:40:37] How's another one?

[2:40:40] I couldn't say more that that is further from the truth.

[2:40:44] The data has really driven a lot more humanity in our system as well.

[2:40:48] We need people to feel safe.

[2:40:50] And putting somebody in a home, getting in the basic needs of life,

[2:40:54] is only going to make their lives better and make your community better.

[2:40:57] The more time and equity you build in your community,

[2:41:00] the stronger your community is going to be,

[2:41:03] and happy you are going to be.

[2:42:05] It doesn't take a fairy godmother to tell you that the right fit means everything.

[2:42:14] Especially when it comes to car seats.

[2:42:18] Always choose one that's the right fit for your child's age and size.

[2:42:23] Oh, that does make a difference.

[2:42:26] Remember, they're happily ever afters are in your hands.

[2:42:31] To find out more, visit safercar.gov slash the right seat.

[2:42:35] Did you know the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?

[2:42:40] Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.

[2:42:43] Use power equipment outdoors before 10 a.m.

[2:42:46] But never when it's windy or excessively hot outside.

[2:42:50] Make sure your campfires are completely out before leaving the area

[2:42:53] and keep your vehicle maintained with nothing dragging on the ground.

[2:42:58] Remember, one less spark means one less wildfire,

[2:43:01] learn more from Cal Fire at ready for wildfire.org.

[2:43:05] For rural homeowners keeping a well maintained fire safe property not only is the law,

[2:43:10] but can also make a big difference in whether or not their homes are vines when a wildfire approaches.

[2:43:15] But after trimming trees and removing dead leaves and needles to make way for a hundred feet

[2:43:19] of events of space, homeowners are often left with a decision of how best to discard

[2:43:24] of the leftover piles of vegetation. Turning dry landscape to brew like this in the

[2:43:29] or hauling it off the property may be the safest way to dispose of it, but it's not always

[2:43:34] the easiest or even possible. In those cases during certain times of the year and in certain

[2:43:39] parts of the state, homeowners may decide to burn the cuttings instead.

[2:43:43] Well, burn and landscape debris may be an option to residents. It does come with inherent risks.

[2:43:48] That's why Calvire urges residents that do choose to burn their landscape debris to also make

[2:43:53] the choice to burn it safely and legally.

[2:43:56] During specific weather conditions, when we have very low humidity and we have strong winds,

[2:44:02] we will go into burn restrictions or we may even suspend burning.

[2:44:05] Officials say that the current air quality in the area also plays a major factor in whether

[2:44:11] or not burning is allowed.

[2:44:13] Before burning begins, residents should contact their local air quality management agency and

[2:44:18] calfire their local fire station to ensure that it is a permissive burn day.

[2:44:22] But even though it may be a permissive burn day, experts warn it's still important for residents to use good judgment and to stay mindful of current weather conditions.

[2:44:31] Just because it's a permissive burn day, doesn't necessarily mean it's safe to burn.

[2:44:35] If it's windy and the surrounding vegetation is very dry, it's really best not to burn.

[2:44:39] In many areas, homeowners may also be required to get a burn permit from a local fire station before burning.

[2:44:45] After obtaining any necessary permits, and ensuring that Bernie is allowed, the next step

[2:44:51] is to safely prepare the pile for Bernie.

[2:44:54] Burn pile should be no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot, and you need to make sure that you

[2:44:58] have at least a 10 foot diameter clear.

[2:45:03] Residents should keep a ready supply of water and a shovel nearby at all times. Having a responsible

[2:45:09] adult in attendance of your landscape debris burn at all times is required by law. In fact,

[2:45:14] it's a fire gets out of your control. You could be held responsible for the cost of putting

[2:45:19] out the fire. Burning dry landscape debris can be a convenient way to dispose of excess yard waste

[2:45:25] as part of your defensible space plan, but it can be an extremely dangerous one if not done

[2:45:30] responsibly. It's up to you to make sure to take the extra time and attention to always

[2:45:36] be safe with your landscape to be burning.

[2:46:04] Hi, I'm Sheriff Shannon Moon, and even though it just rained, it's important to remember

[2:46:08] we're still in the middle of fire season. Keeping this in mind, your local police chiefs

[2:46:14] I would like to introduce you to a new sound we will be using to notify you in your family

[2:46:20] of an immediate evacuation order.

[2:46:24] This new high-low system will not replace our code-grade notifications.

[2:46:28] It is simply another way in which we can notify you in your family of an emergency in your

[2:46:34] area.

[2:46:41] situational awareness means using all of your senses during an emergency.

[2:46:52] eyes nose and ears. The high-low siren is a new sound to help you stay safe in

[2:46:58] an emergency. It is specifically designed to alert you to an immediate

[2:47:03] evacuation order. If you hear the sound, it means only one thing.

[2:47:08] Evacuate immediately. You will only hear the sound during the evacuation order.

[2:47:12] If time permits, officers and deputies will be responding to your area and using

[2:47:16] PA's and going door to door to do evacuations. But if you hear the sound, you can

[2:47:21] help them in doing their job safely and evacuate the area immediately.

[2:47:25] If you miss the announcement or have questions, please do not call 911.

[2:47:31] Immediately institute your family's evacuation plan.

[2:47:36] Contact 2-1-1 if you have questions or go to a trusted media source once you are safely evacuated.

[2:47:45] Remember, 911 is only for emergencies.

[2:47:47] The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Police Department, and Nevada City Police

[2:47:52] Department have all installed these sirens in their patrol vehicles.

[2:47:55] So if you hear this siren, it means one thing and one thing only evacuated and evacuated

[2:47:59] immediately.

[2:48:01] Nevada County is now part of a special pilot program, instituted by Napa County to be better

[2:48:07] prepared for evacuations, state, regional, and local officials who made this happen.

[2:48:13] Now welcome you, our community members, to the team.

[2:48:18] Your job, know the sound and know what it means.

[2:48:22] Evacuate.

[2:48:24] Evacuate.

[2:48:28] Evacuate.

[2:48:41] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire.

[2:48:45] And so while you're down visiting the Ube River, consider the fire threat.

[2:48:50] Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

[2:48:54] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down

[2:49:00] the canyon and integrates while you're in the baddest city.

[2:49:03] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

[2:49:06] Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes

[2:49:11] and other products like that that could start a fire.

[2:49:14] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

[2:49:17] Know that while you're down here, you're self-unmate outward.

[2:49:20] We do have call boxes for you to call out.

[2:49:22] If there's a fire, should a fire occur in the canyon, you need to be moving quickly away from it,

[2:49:30] and don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for an edge of the companies if you see it,

[2:49:36] get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it because it's going to be congested

[2:49:41] at the trail ahead trying to get out. So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely,

[2:49:46] and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river

[2:49:52] Think about things like evacuation, how am I going to get out if I fire where to kick off?

[2:49:57] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and so far.

[2:50:09] Hello, I'm Jamie and I'm one of the faces of Nevada County Public Health. 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.

[2:50:24] Why is oral health important because it is related to every working system of the body?

[2:50:31] Long conditions, cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes can all be traced to bacteria and inflammation from the mouth.

[2:50:40] The good news is that good oral health habits can prevent many potential health problems.

[2:50:45] Brush two times a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and see your dentist every six months.

[2:50:53] Prevention starts early. Children should see the dentist by their first tooth or first birthday.

[2:50:59] This will pave the way to better help for your child.

[2:51:03] For more information go to www.smilenevaticcounty.com.

[2:51:11] We're here. We're here.

[2:51:14] We're here.

[2:51:15] We're here for you, Nevada County.

[2:51:18] As the library, we've strived to provide the best service

[2:51:21] we can during the COVID-19 health crisis.

[2:51:25] This includes providing e-books, audiobooks, movies,

[2:51:29] and TV shows online for you to use with your library card.

[2:51:34] We're offering curbside pickup of library items like books and DVDs,

[2:51:39] as well as grad beds with crafts and activities for all ages.

[2:51:42] We also have your favorite programs, like book clubs and story times available online.

[2:51:49] We are here for you to have that acrostic.

[2:51:52] Apply for your library card on our website today.

[2:51:57] The River gives us a challenge.

[2:51:59] This year, particularly with the Spalding Dam Issues,

[2:52:02] is that the water is now is unregulated coming down to South Uber River.

[2:52:06] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning,

[2:52:11] Standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon you can be knee deep in water and it all depends on how much

[2:52:18] Sheet they have that's going to melt the snow that's going to come into the Lake Spalding and that's going to spill over the dam

[2:52:23] Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher ground

[2:52:29] So that you're safe and your family is safe

[2:52:31] So what you should do to get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm

[2:52:36] Make your feet forward, down river.

[2:52:39] That's the biggest part of skiing, your feet down river.

[2:52:42] And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

[2:52:45] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape,

[2:52:48] any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

[2:52:51] yell for help, and stay calm.

[2:52:53] That's the number one thing to stay calm.

[2:52:55] But the biggest part is understand that what's important is being safe.

[2:53:01] The more water is in the river,

[2:53:03] The more risk there is, the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming.

[2:53:08] The harder it's going to be to move around, the more easily you could get knocked over,

[2:53:12] slip the fall into the river, and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be, as well.

[2:53:36] Now that accounting may be naturally stunning.

[2:53:38] But we'll take a good look at what makes it so special.

[2:53:41] It's not searing.

[2:53:42] It's the people.

[2:53:46] The employees of Nevada County are great people, working together to support the County,

[2:53:50] our residents and visitors.

[2:53:52] A. The Garcia believes that building a strong community in England is doing things right from the beginning because it improves your return on investment.

[2:54:00] Given how critical transportation is to every community's quality of life,

[2:54:04] the only thing that makes sense today to apply that approach to Nevada County,

[2:54:07] as transportation planner for the Department of Public Works,

[2:54:17] really Sebastian Roberts loves the outdoors and the rush of pushing himself

[2:54:21] as the county senior information systems analyst for our geographic information systems,

[2:54:26] These are possible for advancing mapping technology for the county and the community.

[2:54:30] Sebastian, along with the rest of our information system staff,

[2:54:34] are continually working to provide easy access for residents to all county services and information

[2:54:39] from trail maps for planning documents.

[2:54:44] Nancy Halfi is a management analyst in human resources.

[2:54:47] Nancy's expertise is critical to the human resources department,

[2:54:50] but she provides the necessary training, guidance, and assistance to better the county's workforce.

[2:54:55] Her work frustrers the kinds of talent and professionals and necessary to keep Nevada

[2:55:00] Sign on the forefront of delivering superior services. People listen to the answer. They're not just on the job.

[2:55:08] Our county is rich with history and culture that has been mined from a great people for over a century.

[2:55:15] People listen to Robin Kennedy too. She takes her role as a deputy probation officer series, which she knows 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

[2:55:33] philosophy. A collaborative approach by local agencies and community partners is responsible

[2:55:39] for Nevada County's low crime rate,

[2:55:44] and well-low-pass helps folks overcome life's most difficult

[2:55:47] challenges. As well as helping them on the path to empowerment,

[2:55:55] is people like him there at the core

[2:55:57] of our county. As a social services eligibility supervisor, men allow seats every day to potential

[2:56:04] in people and the power of helping him.

[2:56:10] For the east, the county continues its commitment to health

[2:56:13] wellness programs, the strength and families, and promote healthy lifestyle,

[2:56:41] and it provides

[2:56:41] the foundation for our nearly 800 employees, and we continue to provide opportunities for

[2:56:47] lifelong learning to all our business.

[2:56:59] With so many people behind the scenes of Nevada County,

[2:57:02] a fundamental motivation is going to go way beyond the office when it comes to preserving our

[2:57:06] lifestyle. Like Josh Patton's twin boys. Josh is Nevada County's principal civil engineer,

[2:57:14] and that position brings with it a great deal of responsibility.

[2:57:18] Josh has knowledge, experience, and commitment in his service to the county's physical

[2:57:22] infrastructure and beyond.

[2:57:32] Player Chapel, environment, and specialists with environmental health

[2:57:35] works closely with local businesses.

[2:57:37] The business owners look at Claire.

[2:57:38] They don't see an impediment.

[2:57:40] They see a partner helping them on their way to success.

[2:57:43] They used to gather, they make their businesses stronger.

[2:57:46] They really?

[2:57:47] That's what all of this is about.

[2:57:49] Our airport and transit systems play vital roles in the economic and recreational health of the community.

[2:57:55] Our founders in the national and rural responsibilities are local government would have to assume

[2:57:59] and we are committed to meeting the changing needs.

[2:58:05] The Vatican has not gotten to where it is by being satisfied, which brings us to the same simple trip.

[2:58:11] We look for the home team, because we are the home team.

[2:58:15] We are in Nevada County, achieving more.

[2:58:29] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol, a barbecue, anything that has an open flame.

[2:58:37] Any type of glass containers, bag glass containers that you're carrying can very easily

[2:58:42] shatter on the rocks and it becomes a hazard for not only you but other people at the river.

[2:58:47] If you're coming to the river that's wonderful, enjoy it, it's an incredibly magical place.

[2:58:52] But take all of the trash that you brought with you, everything that you brought.

[2:58:55] bring that back out with you, odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan or something

[2:59:01] like that take that with you and please please pick up after your pets. In addition to kind of

[2:59:08] picking up trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really worried about trash,

[2:59:13] you know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment

[2:59:16] because if you don't it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human health, it's bad

[2:59:21] about the environment as well.

[2:59:47] To find out more, what is required throughout the building permit process, please go to

[2:59:51] our website at mineabaticcounty.com for slash building.

[2:59:54] Here you'll find the building permit process overview tab and under apply instructions on

[2:59:59] what to submit by you.

[3:00:00] We can see the building permit application handbook, and the residential plants and little check list. For your convenient to mail, so plan online, it's a major building permit application. Check out our cello online citizen access portal or click on the link and check out this tutorial.

[3:00:18] When you're walking to the building department, you'll be greeted by our friendly certified CBA kicktition. The senior technician will review your plans for completeness by using the residential plants and little checklists to review process for online submittals will be the same.

[3:00:30] A building permit number and a printed version of your application will be given to you.

[3:00:35] Online submittals will be emailed to you.

[3:00:37] This document can be used to pay for your school and fire fees during the building permit process.

[3:00:42] Plans are then routed to the designated departments, buildings, planning, environmental

[3:00:46] health, and the Department of Public Works, if applicable.

[3:00:50] For a single family home to the planned review takes four weeks.

[3:00:53] On a side note, home additions and remodels less than a thousand square feet is two week review.

[3:00:57] We do have an award-winning over-the-counter Wednesday planned review process for additions and remodels

[3:01:02] less than 600 square feet, some restrictions do apply.

[3:01:06] A keynote went a plan online for your single-family home, her plans to calculate who shall be

[3:01:11] uploaded separately in two PDF files.

[3:01:13] After we receive your digital file, plans to review, forgiveness, fees are calculated, and

[3:01:19] any most NTU specified in the amount to be paid.

[3:01:22] What your fees are paid plans are then routed to the designated departments.

[3:01:25] The plans examiner will review your plans for local, land-use ordinances and stakeholder compliance.

[3:01:31] Planning and environmental health will review buildings at back, septic system, and world-water information.

[3:01:37] The building department will review site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans to name a few.

[3:01:42] Additional specific documents like engineering calculations, trust calculations, and special inspection forms may also be required for review.

[3:01:50] I hope this video on how to apply for a thing of family home with helpful.

[3:01:53] For more in-depth research, please log on to our website at mightavaticonning.com.

[3:01:58] Thank you for watching.

[3:02:35] I recommend you access our Billy Department handout library for the 2016 residential

[3:02:39] plan review checklist. This form is helpful in determining what type of building

[3:02:43] comments to expect doing a plan review process. As a plan review process progresses, it is

[3:02:48] up to you to track and check the status of your building permit. When plan review comments are

[3:02:52] generated, a PDF file is created and uploaded into your building permit. To check your

[3:02:57] comments online, access the SLS citizen access portal program. In your permit you'll find

[3:03:03] comments under the permit info tab. As a PDF document located under attachments, you may also

[3:03:08] come into our office and pick up your corrections and plans at our CDA counter. After you've

[3:03:14] corrected your plans, please provide a response letter with your resmet of plans. Your response

[3:03:18] letter shall identify details, specifications, calculations, showing where changes have occurred on

[3:03:25] This letter is essential in getting your permit expedited through the plan for your process and stamped approved.

[3:03:32] Plans that are approved digitally, please print one set of plans and calculations that bring the door office so we can stamp them job set.

[3:03:38] Please make sure other separate impact fees are paid for prior to picking up your billing permit.

[3:03:42] Common in-peck fees or school in-fire and a coaching permit fees if applicable.

[3:03:48] When copies of school in-fire fee received are provided,

[3:03:50] a yellow inspection card will be generated and your stamp plans will be issued.

[3:03:56] Congratulations, you ready to build.

[3:04:04] After your building permit is issued, your permit will expire in six months

[3:04:07] or when your extra project is above the 5,000 foot elevation.

[3:04:12] To keep your building permit active, every pass inspection will extend your permit for an additional six months.

[3:04:16] Building permits will expire in two years if construction is not completed.

[3:04:21] To schedule your inspections, see our building apartment homepage?

[3:04:24] On the day of your inspection, you may contact our receptionist to find out when the inspector will arrive.

[3:04:29] Generally within a two-hour window.

[3:04:31] During the construction phase building inspection will conduct unsight inspections to verify that all work is performed according to plans.

[3:04:38] Any changes or revisions in the field must be reviewed and approved prior to the next inspection.

[3:04:42] It's important to have your plans in its inspection card on site.

[3:04:45] After the work has been infected and approved, the building spectrum will sign the permit card.

[3:04:50] If corrections are noted by the inspector, the inspector will leave the correction notice and request for another inspection.

[3:04:56] To assist with some correction items, like a foundation inspection or...

[3:05:17] A final inspection

[3:05:25] of your new home is required prior to receiving the certificate of occupancy and move in.

[3:05:30] If you have a separate system, please schedule an environmental health inspection.

[3:05:33] to sign up your inspection card prior to your final inspection. When you're building

[3:05:37] inspector verify your project is complete, you will sign up the building final and the

[3:05:41] certificate of occupancy section of your inspection card. This will allow you to move in.

[3:05:47] Congratulations! I hope this video on how to apply for a single family home with helpful.

[3:05:51] For more in-depth research, please log on to our website at mindavatichunting.com. Thank you for watching.

[3:06:16] The parking lot here at the Uber River are very limited and obviously we don't have room for tons

[3:06:21] of people here are often. So people have to park on the side of the highway and the highway

[3:06:24] here is an active state highway. It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

[3:06:29] When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area, the access is always

[3:06:33] key and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment. So to have

[3:06:38] that ability to maneuver into a park and to get to somebody you need quickly is very important.

[3:06:43] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[3:06:46] The county has enhanced some of the finds for specific parking zones in this area.

[3:06:51] So it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

[3:06:55] 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.

[3:07:02] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people, a lot of foot traffic on the roads,

[3:07:09] be very cautious when they're driving down towards the river, and I think the biggest thing is just to be patients.

[3:07:15] understand that it's going to take time to actually park safely walk down to the river and enjoy.

[3:07:23] So patience is something you have to bring.

[3:07:31] Did you know the 95% of all wildfires in California are caused by people?

[3:07:37] Be fire safe while working or having fun outdoors.

[3:07:40] Learn how from calvier and ready for wildfire.org.

[3:07:57] But domesticated human family in the natural habitat,

[3:08:00] No, to their species, has the back yard.

[3:08:03] Do you think I should light it now?

[3:08:05] I think so.

[3:08:07] Oh dear, someone is about to burn a pile of debris.

[3:08:10] That's too tall.

[3:08:11] Which can start wildfire.

[3:08:17] My head is.

[3:08:18] It's not it.

[3:08:19] It's my people.

[3:08:20] What a legend.

[3:08:22] Hey, it's not here.

[3:08:23] Sorry, it's too high.

[3:08:25] Right.

[3:08:26] Watch as he is too plain sure that there's no wind.

[3:08:29] And how he will move some of the debris

[3:08:31] to create a smaller, safer, burning pile.

[3:08:33] You can't make it.

[3:08:35] No, you can't make it.

[3:08:36] It's a big enough.

[3:08:37] Take notes, my beloved fellow,

[3:08:39] my friend, your newest.

[3:08:41] I appreciate it.

[3:08:42] First one.

[3:08:44] Ha-ha-ha-ha.

[3:08:45] What's it, you think?

[3:08:47] Smokey's done it again.

[3:08:49] Take it.

[3:08:49] Foresfolk it.

[3:08:51] Only you can prevent wildfires.

[3:08:57] Hi, I'm Krising at the knee with Cal Fire.

[3:09:00] Our beautiful state of California

[3:09:02] is blessed with abundant recreation opportunities.

[3:09:05] This is especially true in the forested areas around our state.

[3:09:09] But following years of severe drought in bark beetle infestation are forests or suffering.

[3:09:15] And these dead trees pose a significant falling hazard and wildfire risk to those recreating

[3:09:21] outdoors.

[3:09:22] I'd like to provide some safety tips to protect you, your family, and the unique natural

[3:09:29] resources of the state of California, be aware of standing dead trees and avoid

[3:09:34] dense stands of dead trees. Take time to look up around you. Are the leaves or needles on the tree

[3:09:42] brown or missing? Do you see numerous dead branches? Is the bark sloughing off or missing entirely?

[3:09:50] Or do you see signs of rot in the tree? Is the top of the tree dead? Don't ever camp, picnic, or park your car,

[3:09:58] under or near.

[3:10:00] Medveded or Dying Trees, millions of dead trees, also significantly increase our risk of wildfire, 95% of all wildfires are caused by human activity.

[3:10:11] When it comes to having an open campfire, be sure they're allowed at your location.

[3:10:18] 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.

[3:10:28] Make sure that you always have a shovel and bucket of water nearby and never leave your campfire unattended.

[3:10:36] Before leaving your campfire, make sure that you extinguish it completely.

[3:10:40] Use the drown, stir and feel method.

[3:10:44] Drown your campfire with water, stir it with a shovel and finally,

[3:10:49] feel to make sure that there's no heat coming off of your fire.

[3:10:52] So remember, all it takes is one spark.

[3:10:56] Unattended or improperly extinguished campfires have started many large and damaging fires throughout the state of California.

[3:11:03] Being outside in nature should be relaxing and enjoyable.

[3:11:07] In applying these simple safety precautions will help protect yourself,

[3:11:11] your family, and may make the difference in preventing the next large wildfire.

[3:11:16] For more information, please visit ready for wildfire.org.

[3:11:28] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire, and so while

[3:11:33] you're down visiting the Yuba River, consider the fire threat.

[3:11:37] Know that on a red flag day, especially a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

[3:11:42] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon

[3:11:48] and integrates while in Nevada City.

[3:11:50] So this summer we're encouraging folks to just be safe when they're out there.

[3:11:53] Please don't have barbecues or campfires. Be careful when you're disposing of cigarettes

[3:11:58] and other products like that that could start a fire. So when you're down here, pay attention

[3:12:03] to your surroundings. Know that while you're down here, you're self-employment outward. We do have

[3:12:08] call boxes for you to call out if there's a fire. You should a fire occur in the canyon.

[3:12:14] You need to be moving quickly away from it and don't wait for us to fly over. Don't wait for

[3:12:23] away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it, because it's going to be congested

[3:12:28] at the trail ahead trying to get out.

[3:12:30] So have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely and know that evacuations may take

[3:12:35] longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the river can.

[3:12:39] Think about things like evacuation, how am I going to get out different fireware to kick off?

[3:12:44] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that

[3:12:48] you do your part to prevent wildfires in the river can.

[3:12:58] In Nevada County, defensible space is a year-round effort.

[3:13:03] For much or stone recovery, to prepare for wildfire season,

[3:13:07] resilience takes a united community.

[3:13:11] Create defensible space around your home, property, or business

[3:13:14] to get first responders a chance to protect what matters most.

[3:13:18] We are all in this together.

[3:13:22] Learn more at ReadyNevatic County.org slash defensible space.

[3:13:30] The river gives us a challenge.

[3:13:31] This year, particularly with the spawning damn issues is that the water is now is unregulated coming down to South Uber River

[3:13:38] So we can get fluctuations where you could be in the middle of the river in the morning standing on a rock high and dry and then in the afternoon

[3:13:47] You can be knee-deep in water and it all depends on how much heat they have that's gonna melt the snow

[3:13:52] That's gonna come into the lake spawning and that's gonna spill over the dam

[3:13:55] Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move the higher ground

[3:14:01] so that you're safe and your family is safe.

[3:14:04] So what you should do if you get caught in the river

[3:14:06] is to make sure that you stay calm,

[3:14:09] make your feet forward down river.

[3:14:12] That's the biggest part is getting your feet down river.

[3:14:14] And if you have to flow, you go with the flow of the river.

[3:14:17] Look out ahead of you, look for any ways to escape,

[3:14:20] any access out, any tree branches hanging over,

[3:14:24] yell for help and stay calm.

[3:14:25] That's the number one thing is stay calm.

[3:14:28] But the biggest part is understand that

[3:14:30] what's important is being safe. The more water is in the river, the more risk there is,

[3:14:38] the more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming. The harder it's going to be to move around,

[3:14:42] the more easily you could get knocked over, slip and fall into the river, and generally speaking,

[3:14:47] the colder the water is going to be as well.

[3:14:57] What people should not bring to the river is help.

[3:15:01] A barbeque, anything that has an open flame, any type of glass containers, bag glass containers that you're carrying, can very easily shatter on the rocks and becomes a hazard for not only you but other people of the river.

[3:15:14] If you're coming to the river that's wonderful and joyed, it's an incredibly magical place, but take all of the trash that you've brought with you everything that you've brought, bring that back out with you.

[3:15:25] odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan or something like that take that with you.

[3:15:29] And please, please, please pick up after your pets.

[3:15:33] In addition to kind of picking a trash because of aesthetic reasons, we're also really

[3:15:38] worried about trash.

[3:15:40] You know, the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the

[3:15:43] environment.

[3:15:44] Because if you don't, it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human

[3:15:47] health.

[3:15:48] It's bad for the environment as well.

[3:15:58] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited and obviously we don't have

[3:16:02] room for tons of people here often. So people have to park on the side of the highway and the

[3:16:07] highway here is an active state highway. It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

[3:16:12] When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergency in this area, the access is always

[3:16:15] key and it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment. So they have

[3:16:20] that ability to maneuver and to park and to get to somebody in need quickly is very important.

[3:16:25] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[3:16:29] The county has enhanced some of the finds for specific parking zones in this area.

[3:16:33] So it is very expensive and it goes basically on your vehicle registration.

[3:16:37] So if you don't end up paying that parking citation, it's gonna end up on you later on when you pay your fees to DMV.

[3:16:44] So on the weekends, expect long lines, not a lot of parking, a lot of people,

[3:16:50] a lot of foot traffic on the roads, be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river.

[3:16:55] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patient.

[3:16:58] I understand that it's going to take time to actually park, safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.

[3:17:05] So, patience is something you have to bring.

[3:17:24] Observe the domesticated human family in the natural habitat.

[3:17:28] No, to this species has the backyard.

[3:17:30] Do you think it's related now?

[3:17:32] Yes, yes.

[3:17:34] Odeo, someone is about to burn one of the brain that's too tall, which can start a wildfire.

[3:17:42] Wait.

[3:17:43] What could it be?

[3:17:45] My idea is...

[3:17:46] It's not here.

[3:17:46] It's my people.

[3:17:48] What a legend.

[3:17:49] Hey, it's not here.

[3:17:51] Sorry, it's too high.

[3:17:53] Right now.

[3:17:53] Watch as he is too clean, sure, isn't that there's no wind.

[3:17:56] And how he will move some of the debris to commit a solar safe or burn part?

[3:18:01] You think about it now.

[3:18:03] You can't make it being the baby, the bigger the better.

[3:18:05] Take note of our fear as far as we friend to our humans.

[3:18:08] I appreciate it.

[3:18:09] First of all.

[3:18:15] Smokey's done it again.

[3:18:17] Fire's buggy.

[3:18:19] Only you can prevent wildfires.

[3:18:27] The river gives us a challenge.

[3:18:28] This year, particularly with the spawning dam issues,

[3:18:31] is that the water is now is unregulated coming down to South Uber River.

[3:18:36] So we can get fluctuations where you could be

[3:18:39] In the middle of the river in the morning, standing on a rock high and dry, and then in the afternoon,

[3:18:44] you can be knee-deep in water, and it all depends on how much heat they have that's going to melt the snow,

[3:18:49] that's going to come into the lake's falling, and that's going to spill over the dam.

[3:18:52] Being aware that change can happen and being aware when it's happening to be able to move to higher ground

[3:18:58] so that you're safe and your family is safe.

[3:19:01] So what you should do if you get caught in the river is to make sure that you stay calm,

[3:19:05] make your feet forward down river, that's the biggest part is getting your feet down river

[3:19:11] and if you have to flow you go with the flow of the river. Look out ahead of you, look

[3:19:16] for any ways to escape, any access out, any tree branches hanging over, yellow for help, and

[3:19:22] stay calm, that's the number one thing to stay calm. But the biggest part is understand that

[3:19:27] what's important is being safe. The more water is in the river, the more risk there is,

[3:19:34] The more hazard there is for somebody that's swimming.

[3:19:37] The harder it's going to be to move around,

[3:19:39] the more easily you could get knocked over,

[3:19:41] slip the fall into the river,

[3:19:42] and generally speaking, the colder the water is going to be as well.

[3:19:53] So one of the major threats that we face here in Nevada County,

[3:19:56] is wildfire.

[3:19:57] And so while you're down visiting the Yuba River,

[3:19:59] Thank you.

[3:20:00] Consider the fire threat. Know that on a red flag day especially, a fast-moving wildfire can get out of control.

[3:20:07] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates while in a bad city.

[3:20:15] 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.

[3:20:26] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

[3:20:29] Know that while you're down here, your cell phone may not work.

[3:20:32] We do have call boxes for you to call out.

[3:20:34] If there's a fire, you should a fire occur in the canyon.

[3:20:39] You need to be moving quickly away from it.

[3:20:42] And don't wait for us to fly over.

[3:20:45] Don't wait for an engine companies.

[3:20:47] If you see it, get away from it, move up the canyon, move out of the way of it.

[3:20:51] Because it's going to be congested at the trailhead trying to get out.

[3:20:55] So, have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days if there's a fire in the riverking.

[3:21:04] Think about things like evacuation.

[3:21:06] How am I going to get out and find a fire word to kick off?

[3:21:09] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography, it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires into the riverking.

[3:21:16] There

[3:22:55] you live in our Oak Woodlands, where Alpine Morris, if you're a resident of Nevada County,

[3:23:02] then wildfire is on your mind. From community planning to defensible space and green waste collection.

[3:23:18] We are all in this together. Learn more about wildfire preparedness at readynavadacounty.org.

[3:23:25] So, as a UC cooperative extension for a St. Fire Advisor, my goal is to extend the best available research to the people who are helping people prepare here in our region.

[3:23:36] And so, I often work with agencies and partners throughout town to make sure that they're aware of the latest research that people publish and that they can incorporate that into their planning and preparedness.

[3:23:50] I know that when we think about fire in California it can be really overwhelming.

[3:23:54] You can think, what can I do? I'm just one person.

[3:23:57] But what I can say is you can start at your own home, where you live with your family.

[3:24:02] And I tell people, there's a lot of things you can do.

[3:24:05] But there's still going to be a chance that your home burns.

[3:24:07] You can dramatically reduce the chance of your home burning.

[3:24:10] But it will never be completely safe because we live in California.

[3:24:12] Fire is here before us and it will be here after us as well.

[3:24:15] you can have an evacuation plan so that if there is a fire, you know how to get out and you

[3:24:21] had to protect your family. The next step would be to prepare in your home and the lands

[3:24:25] around it so making sure that your home is fire resistant. Then working on the defensible space

[3:24:30] surrounding it. And once you kind of have your own personal things tackled, you can really start

[3:24:34] to engage in the broader community and you can think about how can I work with my neighborhood so all of

[3:24:39] these people can achieve the same goals that I have and together it will be stronger. In California

[3:24:44] We've been hearing about defensible space for quite a long time because we have a public

[3:24:47] resource code about it. California, 42, 91. And when I think about 42, 91, I know

[3:24:54] that it was written many years ago and since then we've had many unfortunate fires and we've

[3:24:59] increased our...

[3:25:00] We are acknowledge about what actually proves home survival. There is this news zone surround

[3:25:05] a home within the 5 feet of a home, University of California the National Fire Protection

[3:25:09] Association provides you and the insurance institute for business and home safety

[3:25:13] DI or to have no combustible materials within the 5 feet of a home or low

[3:25:29] I have to think about where I can put the plants that I love so that my home is safe

[3:25:33] and so that they're also safe.

[3:25:35] And so the message we're trying to tell people now is that from zero to five feet of a house,

[3:25:41] you have no combustible objects or maybe low combustibility if you're really good at maintenance.

[3:25:46] I'm not, but maybe you are.

[3:25:48] So you could have a well irrigated lawn that you mow regularly or maybe a few annual plants with a rock mulch.

[3:25:54] And then out from there, from 5 feet to 30 feet, it's the lean, clean, and green zone.

[3:26:00] And in that area, you'll have beautiful plants, but they're going to be spaced really

[3:26:05] wide apart, so that there's no continuous fuel leading towards your home.

[3:26:10] And you'll have beautiful, hard scraping, I've seen flags, stones, and decompose, granite,

[3:26:15] and tile work that you can use to kind of break up all of those fuels that are near your

[3:26:20] And then from 30 feet to 100 feet out, you'll have reduced fuel.

[3:26:24] So, around my home, that means we have large ponderosa pine trees and cedar trees.

[3:26:29] But we've reduced the understory cover, some, and we've really opened up the forest canopy in that area.

[3:26:37] So, California Public Resource Code 4291, they has two zones, zero to 30 feet,

[3:26:44] which is lean, clean, and green, and the 30 to 100 feet, which is reduced fuel.

[3:26:47] We know many homes burn because of embers, because of embers getting into addicts,

[3:26:52] but also because of embers that land at the base of a house.

[3:26:56] And you're mulch, and your woody plants that are not well maintained, and you're

[3:27:01] wand that wasn't mowed that week. And when an ember lands really close to your house,

[3:27:06] maybe within zero to five feet, and you get a small fire that's small fire can grow,

[3:27:11] and it can catch your house on fire. And so the latest research and latest recommendations

[3:27:17] at the national level and also for the University of California is to really focus on this

[3:27:21] new zero to five foot, no combustible to low combustible zone.

[3:27:26] So sometimes, you'll think with the sensible space, more is better.

[3:27:30] But what I can say is that more isn't always better.

[3:27:33] If I eat too much chocolate cake, I'm probably going to feel ill.

[3:27:37] And so when I think about the sensible space and your home, I know that we really need to

[3:27:41] have the most intensity right around the home itself.

[3:27:44] You want your home to be fire resistant.

[3:27:46] You want to have low to no combustibility within 5 feet from 5 to 30 feet, have a lean

[3:27:53] clean and green zone, and then from 30 to 100 feet you have reduced fuels.

[3:27:58] And nowhere in there, except within 5 feet of a house, am I talking about bare mineral

[3:28:02] soil or rocks?

[3:28:04] Beyond that, you can enjoy the greenery of nature and flowers and trees, but you just want

[3:28:11] to be very careful about their spacing.

[3:28:14] I've heard some people say, I'm really afraid of fire, I'm going to have 500 feet of

[3:28:18] bare mineral soil, and I get worried because I think that's a lot of work, but I also

[3:28:24] know that isn't necessarily protect them from fire.

[3:28:27] It protects them from one aspect of a fire, it protects them from a flame front, moving past

[3:28:32] their house, but it doesn't protect them from the embers, it could still catch that house

[3:28:35] on fire.

[3:28:36] I also know that when we start to have 500 or more feet of defensible space that sometimes

[3:28:42] that actually might negatively impact our national resources.

[3:28:46] We need to be careful about how we manage our defense space.

[3:28:49] Sometimes we live in these beautiful and mixed conifer forests

[3:28:51] like around here in Nevada City,

[3:28:55] and reducing the fuels in those forests

[3:28:56] actually could be a type of restoration that could be good for them.

[3:29:00] But at other times, if you live maybe in a shaperel area,

[3:29:04] reducing those fuels for more than 100 feet

[3:29:06] could actually be detrimental to that plant community.

[3:29:08] And so we just need to be really mindful

[3:29:10] of how we use defenseable space.

[3:29:11] And knowing that we only really need about a hundred feet for a home unless you live on a very steep slope or if there's very dense

[3:29:18] Vegetation you might want to accept it to a 200 feet. So I always like to think that everyone is an expert in fire physics

[3:29:25] It's not just people like myself who have their doctorates in it because we've all roasted marshmallows around a campfire

[3:29:30] So we all know

[3:29:31] How firework? So you know that if you take your marshmallow and you stick it directly into the center of that campfire

[3:29:37] It is gonna catch fire

[3:29:40] And that's how homes can get caught on fire as well,

[3:29:43] kind of that direct flame contact.

[3:29:44] But when I think about what makes the fire resistant home,

[3:29:47] they often have, I think about maybe the top five things that you can do.

[3:29:50] You can have a roof that's resistant to fire,

[3:29:53] a deck that's resistant to fire,

[3:29:54] you can have defensible space,

[3:29:57] and you can work on your siding and your windows.

[3:30:00] But so when I think about a roof, you want to make sure that your roof is resistant to fire.

[3:30:05] And that's having a classy roof. And that could be a single roof. It can be a metal roof or a tile roof.

[3:30:12] And a lot of times, you're like, I hear people say, I have a metal roof. I'm okay from fire.

[3:30:17] 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.

[3:30:26] And so, metal and tile roofs, they often have these gaps on the edges.

[3:30:31] These little gaps, you need to plug up with some sort of filler, which I'm certain

[3:30:35] the building department can tell you what to use and I can't.

[3:30:38] But what I can say is that little critters love to make nests there, whether they're a

[3:30:43] wasp or a bird or a small mammal, like a mouse, it's a perfect size for a nest.

[3:30:49] Which is unfortunate because then you have all of these grasses and needles and leaves

[3:30:53] is right on your wooden roof deck, underneath the concrete, or underneath the concrete, or

[3:30:59] the tile, or the metal, and that actually is what often catches those types of roofs on

[3:31:03] fire.

[3:31:04] One of the other things every home needs is to make sure that they have attic and basement

[3:31:09] vents that can reduce the number of embers that come into that house, and that is currently

[3:31:14] regulated in California building code chapter 7A.

[3:31:18] But if you have an older home, like myself, then it didn't apply when it was built, because

[3:31:22] that's a newer building code.

[3:31:24] And so I've gone back into my house.

[3:31:26] When we first moved in, we couldn't afford fancy new vents.

[3:31:29] And so we went to the hardware store

[3:31:31] and bought one eighth inch screen.

[3:31:34] And we stapled that over all of our vents

[3:31:36] and their attic and our basement.

[3:31:38] Once we kind of settled through the moving into a new place,

[3:31:41] we were able to afford new vents.

[3:31:44] And so we went to the California Building Code website.

[3:31:47] And we looked to see what were the main companies

[3:31:50] they recommended and the style of vents.

[3:31:52] We decided on a event that had an exterior baffling, and then a one-eighth in screen that had

[3:31:59] an intomestant paint.

[3:32:01] So I thought a lot of things, let me try to break that down just a little bit.

[3:32:05] So the reason we have attic vents is because they help your attic air circulate so that

[3:32:10] your home doesn't rock from the inside out.

[3:32:13] But in a fire, they actually serve two main purposes, these vents.

[3:32:16] The vents all vents in your house can allow embers to go into your house.

[3:32:22] And then if your home is close enough to another structure, or maybe some plants that catch fire,

[3:32:29] then those vents can also be a way that you can have direct flame going into your house.

[3:32:34] And so when I thought about what type of event I really wanted on my house.

[3:32:38] I wanted a vent that reduced the amount of embers that could go in.

[3:32:42] 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,

[3:32:48] those metal slats actually help snuff out those embers.

[3:32:51] And then we have the one eighth inch screen, because again, that helps reduce the amount of

[3:32:55] embers that are going into the attic.

[3:32:58] And then that screen has an inter-messent paint.

[3:33:01] And what inter-messent paint is, it has a chemical composition that swells when it's exposed to heat.

[3:33:07] So if something nearby is on fire, then that inter-messent paint will swell shut,

[3:33:12] and not allow anything else into the attic or crawl space.

[3:33:16] And I think, you know, for most people, we're going to need events that can do all of those things.

[3:33:21] Not one or the other. The other thing that I would recommend is to have some plywood cut-outs that you can put over the exterior of your events before you evacuate if you have time.

[3:33:31] I know a lot of our evacuations in California are unfortunately becoming much shorter and shorter time frames before we have to leave.

[3:33:36] So you have to be ready to leave without any of that. But if you have the time, it could be nice to put on.

[3:33:42] One question I'm often asked is, Kate, I really want vents, but I'm not sure if I can afford them.

[3:33:48] Especially if you're on a fixed income.

[3:33:51] But we have a resource that USDA rule development.

[3:33:54] Loan service actually will give loans out for home improvements.

[3:33:58] And home renovations that include making your home resistant to fire.

[3:34:02] So that can be one way, so these types of renovations like vents, closing in,

[3:34:07] Your soft bits updating your deck can be affordable for people who are here and living on a fixed income.

[3:34:14] The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has a wildfire checklist.

[3:34:18] And you can Google that. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire checklist.

[3:34:22] And it can go through and it tells you every event to look out, every window, every place where you should have put cocking in or you need to put cocking in.

[3:34:32] And it can help walk you through that list of items to do.

[3:34:34] And it's an extensive list.

[3:34:37] There are these top five areas that you really need to work on as a resident of fire zone.

[3:34:44] At the same time, there's areas that are beyond that that we all should be working on still.

[3:34:50] Because fire is kind of like water.

[3:34:52] It's probably going to find a way in.

[3:34:54] So we need to be very careful and have it well maintained homes.

[3:34:58] The Roots of Nevada Count...

[3:35:00] These assisted outpatient treatment programs stem from a tragic shooting that occurred in the county in 2001.

[3:35:06] An individual with an untreated mental illness entered the county mental health clinic and shot and killed two individuals.

[3:35:15] I've been proceeded to go to a business in Grass Valley,

[3:35:20] Sean and Kill, the other individual, several people were wounded.

[3:35:24] One of the individuals that was killed was Laura Wilcoz.

[3:35:31] Laura's parents took it upon themselves to advocate and work with state legislators

[3:35:40] to enact what was known as Laura's law in the state of California.

[3:35:47] Laura's law became part of California's welfare and institutions code replicating what was done in dozens of other states.

[3:35:54] Several years later, California's Mental Health Services Act provided a potential funding source for Nevada County to implement assisted outpatient treatment.

[3:36:03] So, in May 2008, after about a year and a half planning efforts, Nevada County became the first county in California and so far to this day, the only county that has fully implemented assisted outpatient treatment.

[3:36:22] The program offers a unique solution that bridges the gap for dangerous people in need of mental health services who may not be on probation are not gravely disabled

[3:36:31] or don't meet the criteria for emergency involuntary hospitalization.

[3:36:36] Assistant outpatient treatment allows a judge to order those individuals to receive

[3:36:43] outpatient treatment in their community, they can still live at home, they can still work,

[3:36:47] they can still go to school, but they're ordered into treatment.

[3:36:51] The program is successful because of its collaborative nature.

[3:36:54] The collaborative courts are amazing.

[3:36:58] It is a conversation with the judge,

[3:37:02] and the attorneys, and the treatment team,

[3:37:05] and the individual.

[3:37:06] And the personal contact at having a collaborative team

[3:37:09] avoids a lot of misunderstanding and allows for

[3:37:14] the benefits to proceed.

[3:37:15] And so, when you watch the judge,

[3:37:18] interact with the candidate, the client,

[3:37:21] You see how there is the ability to really address some of the treatment issues with the client.

[3:37:32] Collaborative processes have a much greater impact than a much more effective.

[3:37:36] It's serious in that the judge attempts to hold person accountable for that treatment plan they agree to.

[3:37:45] and also hold the provider accountable for seeing what they're going to do to assist this person

[3:37:52] with some of the things that are, they feel are obstacles for them and their lives.

[3:37:59] So, we are having a conversation and it is very supportive, recovery oriented, environment that

[3:38:11] takes place right in the courtroom.

[3:38:12] Of 25 people referred to the program, only five have the face court orders to undergo treatment

[3:38:19] and the rest volunteered to be treated.

[3:38:21] And data show that the program has saved more than a half million dollars over two and a half years.

[3:38:27] The cost savings is related to some of the benefit of the community.

[3:38:32] We have those 25 people are spending less time in jail.

[3:38:37] That means less time for judges, less time for probation officers, less arrests that the sheriffs and local police departments have to do, so it frees up law enforcement to pay attention to other areas.

[3:38:53] Many of these individuals are now living independently rather than either homeless or in a transient lifestyle.

[3:39:02] Many of these individuals are either full-time employee or part-time employee compared to

[3:39:09] no employment before they entered in the treatment.

[3:39:12] I believe that our community is safer because these folks are now in treatment versus being

[3:39:19] somewhere in the community out of treatment.

[3:39:35] I'm a river scientist and river skills teacher, and I also love to say the river 12 years ago

[3:39:42] started doing some plants that teach people what we call river literacy, how you can read the water,

[3:39:47] so you can understand where it's awesome places to play, what the river is doing,

[3:39:51] but also you can find the really safe spots and you can basically read the water.

[3:39:57] So I'd love to give for you all, so if the main just...

[3:40:00] What we cover in those camps, the areas that we like, that we'll cover here, right now, are to look, grip, and protect. The first concept of look, it's, we are so blessed here at the U.B., we have this incredible water, so you can see the bottom, you can see all around you, incredible visibility, wonderful with a mask and sparkle. 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.

[3:40:29] It's super important you scout first. So if you're tempted, you want to those people who like to set jump off rocks

[3:40:34] You should be in the water ahead of time with a mask and looking very carefully for any obstructions

[3:40:39] If you're like me who loves to go into large folders and these beautiful beautiful large openings underneath full of fish

[3:40:46] Then you also want to always look and make sure that it's totally clear

[3:40:49] We get really this river's very dynamic changes a lot and last year

[3:40:54] We had very high flows on the river that move large rocks and other obstructions that

[3:40:58] can end the bean and our favorite place bus.

[3:41:01] So the best way to live and make sure you can be safe in those spots is looking from

[3:41:05] downstream up first, that way the current can't pull you into anything, and you can make sure

[3:41:10] everything's in the clear.

[3:41:13] Point number two, grip.

[3:41:15] We're again.

[3:41:17] Beautiful granite rocks here, we love to lay on there so soft, they're so nurturing, they're

[3:41:21] really wonderful.

[3:41:22] Guess what?

[3:41:22] they're also of course slippery. So when hopping from rock to rock, it can be quite easy

[3:41:27] to slip and lose your footing and you might come into a place that actually has a very

[3:41:31] large hazard or just simply grip yourself. It's also when we're following a buddy, they've gone

[3:41:36] before us and the rock is wet. So when we jump, it's not the same jump that they did. It's super

[3:41:42] important as you're at the river. If you can move along, use three points of contact and move

[3:41:46] yourself along as quickly as you need, but it's incredible how much it serves us for our

[3:41:50] ability every year, every year, someone falls and gets seriously injured or dies simply from

[3:41:57] slipping on rocks. And a third concept for attack. So our bodies, they're bizarrely shaped and

[3:42:04] look at all these things coming out. There's a set to get snagged into things. And some of

[3:42:09] the places we're playing or some of the places we might find ourselves have some rocks that

[3:42:13] have really small openings and we can easily get what's called in-strap. Even at low-flows,

[3:42:19] it's very easy to get trapped. It's just, it's really quite bizarre. So what's important for us

[3:42:24] if you find yourself in a situation where you have large moving water or rocks underneath

[3:42:29] where that can have entrails. You can't see them. It's super important for you to protect yourself.

[3:42:35] And what I mean by that is if you end up either accidentally or intentionally,

[3:42:38] one of those spots fall up, get those limbs in, don't be shoving those into the rocks.

[3:42:44] Another very important part of protection is protect each other.

[3:42:48] Some people are pushing themselves to keep up with others and doing things that are not

[3:42:52] fight in their body.

[3:42:53] Some people you might see are just doing things that are just plain silly.

[3:42:56] They can harm themselves or harm others.

[3:42:59] It's super important if you carry for the protect each other while with a river.

[3:43:03] So great.

[3:43:03] Thank you all so much for watching this video.

[3:43:06] And love them and caring for the U.S.

[3:43:07] And just remember these concepts next time you go down to the river.

[3:43:10] to remember, to look, grip, and protect,

[3:43:14] and enjoy yourself, have a great time at the river, and be safe.

[3:44:15] Strukey Healthy Babies is an evidence-based home visiting

[3:44:20] program model.

[3:44:21] Home Visitor forms a really healthy, long-lasting relationship

[3:44:27] with the family, and teach parents how to understand their

[3:44:32] baby at every single stage of development.

[3:44:38] Struggle the lot, being a first-time mom, and joy

[3:44:41] That was just really there and support.

[3:44:43] The support is wonderful and feeling like you're actually a part of a community and that you're

[3:44:50] not alone.

[3:44:51] Well, holding a small toy in each hand is he clapped the toys together.

[3:44:55] Yes.

[3:44:56] My toy.

[3:44:57] My toy.

[3:44:58] because it, it's fine.

[3:45:00] We have fun, we enjoy each other and sort of change.

[3:45:05] I benefited by having someone else to talk to, you know, just someone that's caring about what's going on in my life.

[3:45:15] As well as, you know, the development of my child.

[3:45:18] Where do I go in the community for diverse if I need them last minute? Where can I go to get some food if my family's struggling?

[3:45:24] These things I had no idea about. I had nowhere to go, knowing that there's someone there that you can reach out to is amazing.

[3:45:33] 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

[3:45:42] Nevada County is the extent to which we are connected with one another. We have multiple non-profit agencies and government agencies and we all know one another.

[3:45:53] and we all work together.

[3:45:56] And so, put heel and trekking, healthy babies.

[3:45:59] I know that if I'm looking for a resource,

[3:46:01] that those home visitors know all the resources

[3:46:04] that are out there, and I can pick up the phone

[3:46:06] and call them and say, hey, I just got a call

[3:46:08] from a family and they're looking for XYZ.

[3:46:12] And chances are those home visits will be able to tell me

[3:46:15] what that is.

[3:46:16] I've been doing this for 35 years.

[3:46:18] So one trend that everybody my age has noticed is,

[3:46:22] And we were practicing, we were dealing a lot with medical issues.

[3:46:26] We now are dealing with many more mental health issues, particularly with the stresses

[3:46:33] on family, in adolescence, depression, anxiety.

[3:46:38] I've been reading a lot of research lately that says the number one factor in resilience for

[3:46:43] kid in building resilience is having a warm positive relationship with a caring adult in their

[3:46:51] life. Usually that caring adult is a parent, but the beauty of home visiting is that parents

[3:46:58] who may not have had that have an opportunity to build that kind of relationship with their

[3:47:03] home visitor and then have the ability to build that kind of relationship with their child,

[3:47:09] which will carry forward through the generations. And I really think that if you want to

[3:47:13] change the world the way to do it is to provide that kind of intensive home visiting to support

[3:47:19] to parents who need it.

[3:47:32] What people should not bring to the river is alcohol,

[3:47:36] a barbecue, anything that has an open flame,

[3:47:40] any type of glass containers,

[3:47:42] bag glass containers that you're carrying

[3:47:44] could very easily shatter on the rocks

[3:47:46] and it becomes a hazard for not only you,

[3:47:48] but other people at the river.

[3:47:49] If you come to the river that's wonderful and joyed,

[3:47:52] it's an incredibly magical place,

[3:47:54] but take all of the trash that you brought with you,

[3:47:57] everything that you brought, bring that back out with you,

[3:48:00] odds are you're going to see some bottles or a pan or something like that take that with you

[3:48:05] and please please please pick up after your pets in addition to kind of picking a

[3:48:11] trash because of aesthetic reasons we're also really worried about trash, you know,

[3:48:15] the plastics and things like that and also the dog waste for the health of the environment

[3:48:19] because if you don't it's just going to end up in the river and it's bad for human

[3:48:23] health and it's bad for the health of the environment as well.

[3:50:45] Major threats that we face here in Nevada County is wildfire. And so while you're down visiting the U.B. River, consider the fire threat.

[3:50:53] Know that on a red flag day, especially a fast moving wildfire, can get out of control.

[3:50:58] Even a poorly disposed of cigarette could create a fire that pushes all the way down the canyon and integrates while in Nevada City.

[3:51:06] 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.

[3:51:14] and other products like that that could start a fire.

[3:51:17] So when you're down here, pay attention to your surroundings.

[3:51:20] Know that while you're down here,

[3:51:21] you're self-luent, may not work.

[3:51:23] We do have call boxes for you to call out.

[3:51:25] If there's a fire, you should a fire occur in the canyon.

[3:51:30] You need to be moving quickly away from it

[3:51:33] and don't wait for us to fly over, don't wait for it.

[3:51:37] And as you go, if you see it, get away from it,

[3:51:40] move up the canyon, move out of the way of it,

[3:51:42] because it's going to be congested at the trail ahead trying to get out.

[3:51:46] So, have a plan to get yourself in your family out safely

[3:51:49] and know that evacuations may take longer on those hot summer days

[3:51:53] if there's a fire in the riverking.

[3:51:55] Think about things like evacuation.

[3:51:57] How am I going to get out and get some fireware to kick off?

[3:52:00] Because of the orientation of the fuels, weather, and topography,

[3:52:03] it's important that you do your part to prevent wildfires in the riverking.

[3:52:15] The parking lots here at the Uber River are very limited

[3:52:18] And obviously, we don't have room for tons of people here often.

[3:52:22] So people have to park on the side of the highway, and the highway here is an active state highway.

[3:52:26] It's a vital artery to people in three different counties.

[3:52:29] When we have medical emergencies or any other kind of emergencies in this area, the access is always key.

[3:52:33] And it's always very difficult to get in these areas with fire apparatus and equipment.

[3:52:37] So to have that ability of maneuver and to park and to get to somebody you need quickly is very important.

[3:52:42] Financial cost for parking citations is in the hundreds of dollars, especially for these areas.

[3:52:46] The county has enhanced some of the finds for specific parking zones in this area, so it is very expensive

[3:52:51] And it goes basically on your vehicle registration. So if you don't end up paying that parking citation

[3:52:56] It's gonna end up on you later on when you when you pay your fees with the DMV

[3:53:01] So on the weekends expect long lines not a lot of parking a lot of people

[3:53:07] A lot of foot traffic on the roads be very cautious when you're driving down towards the river and

[3:53:12] And I think the biggest thing is just to be patients.

[3:53:15] Understand that it's going to take time to actually park safely, walk down to the river and enjoy.

[3:53:22] So patients is something you have to bring.

[3:53:31] Election officials work hard to maintain the integrity, security, and privacy of elections in Nevada County.

[3:53:38] Every registered voter in the county will receive a vote by mail ballot in the mail.

[3:53:42] Have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot when you send it in?

[3:53:46] Return ballots are received at the elections office where their process and count it.

[3:53:50] Each voter's ballot envelope has a unique barcode that gives you credit for voting.

[3:53:55] This ensures that each voter can only vote once.

[3:53:58] Every signed ballot envelope is compared to signatures on file for the voter in our database.

[3:54:04] If your signature matches, your ballot moves on to the next step.

[3:54:07] If your signature is challenged, you'll be notified and given instructions on how to correct the issue.

[3:54:13] The two most common reasons of ballot envelope is challenged are the envelope isn't signed or the signature doesn't match the voter's record.

[3:54:21] A challenge ballot will be counted once the problem is corrected.

[3:54:25] You can check the status of your ballot at minivatacounty.com slash elections.

[3:54:30] When voter signatures are verified, ballot envelopes are open and the ballot is removed, unfolded and prepared for processing through scanners which total up the votes.

[3:54:39] Results are tabulated and released after the polls close on election night.

[3:54:44] When you vote by mail, you can be assured that your vote counts, and that your ballot is both secure and private.

[3:54:51] If you have any questions, contact the Nevada County elections office or visit us online.

[3:55:02] I'm a veteran in the United States Marine Corps, served on I'll be for five years, and when I got out, I had my own trials and tribulations like most veterans do, and about a year after I got out, I found myself homeless myself.

[3:55:15] 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 to live on the streets and help help them get into a better environment.

[3:55:29] Each homeless person and each person has their own set of circumstances, their complex, their histories

[3:55:35] or complex, their backgrounds, there is no one-size-fits-all.

[3:55:42] Joining Bill for Zero was about understanding what the data was telling us, so that we

[3:55:47] could best align our systems to take advantage of all this new incoming information to make

[3:55:52] sure we could shorten the time people spend homeless and to get people off the street

[3:55:56] quicker.

[3:55:57] Being able to know everybody by name,

[3:56:01] and being able to have eight agencies working together

[3:56:04] on a weekly basis to find how the resources that they have

[3:56:08] can pull together to positively impact just that one person.

[3:56:13] It's a unique approach.

[3:56:14] We all know more intimately,

[3:56:17] who everyone else is working with.

[3:56:19] We know the needs those people have

[3:56:20] and the barriers they face.

[3:56:22] So it's a more connected system,

[3:56:25] and it's bearing fruit.

[3:56:33] You never know how quickly things can change.

[3:56:39] That's what got me.

[3:56:42] Oh, technically homeless, I guess.

[3:56:45] You know, life takes you down different paths.

[3:56:47] And that's the path I got stuck on.

[3:56:50] I didn't ask for it.

[3:56:53] This is the first time in years.

[3:56:55] I've got a feeling of security.

[3:56:58] And my social worker here.

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