After just going through the Lowell Fire where many Nevada County residents had to evacuate their homes, you may have a good idea of what worked and what was lacking in your emergency preparedness plan. Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Director, Vic Ferrera says a good plan begins with a good kit.

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Ferrera says county residents face more threats than just wildfire.

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In the Number three spot is flooding, something Nevada County has not had to worry about that much during the drought. Whatever the threat it always pays to be prepared.

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Ferrera encourages everyone in the county to sign up to get emergency notifications through the Code Red system.   If you have an A-T-and-T land line phone you area already connected, but for internet, or cell phones you will need to sign up on www.mynevadacounty.com   and search for Code Red.

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For more information on Emergency Preparedness people can visit the Office of Emergency Services on the Nevada County Website.