County launches opt‑in Nevada County Alerts and stresses wildfire and river safety

County staff announced an opt‑in emergency alert system called Nevada County Alerts and urged residents to register online and to prepare for wildfire risk while recreating on the Yuba River. "Nevada County has launched a new opt in emergency alert system, Nevada County Alerts. Nevada County Alerts delivers critical information during emergencies," a county presenter said, and reminded the public there have been no changes to evacuation zones.

Presenters also emphasized wildfire risks near river canyons, noting unregulated flows below Spalding Dam and advising that evacuations may take longer on hot summer days when trailheads get congested. They recommended residents create defensible space around homes year‑round and referenced readynevadacounty.org resources for preparedness and defensible‑space guidance.