6B and Friends Firewise Newsletter

Dear neighbors:

The Bennett fire was close enough.

As news reached you about the fire, did you feel prepared? Did you know where to get information, what our evacuation zone is, what to do, whether or not to leave, which direction to go? Did you call or hear from the neighbors who are in your communications pod?

Here are the answers to these questions:

Sign up for CodeRed alerts here. For assistance registering, dial 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211.
Put these numbers in your contacts:

Emergency calls will originate from (866) 419-5000.
Non-emergency calls will originate from (855) 969-4636.
Texts will originate from different numbers depending on your cell service provider.

During an emergency check MULTIPLE news sources to be sure you have the latest information. CodeRed works only if cell towers are operational,

Yubanet
Zonehaven (type in your address in the search box)
Nevada County’s Ready Set Go Dashboard
Windy.com
The Nevada County Happening Now Facebook page - You must join this group to have access to the page.
Listen to KNCO, 830 AM
Listen to KVMR, 89.5 FM

Our evacuation zone is NCO-E061
Find the main evacuation routes for our neighborhood here.
Create a communications pod: Organize 5 neighbors - in different parts of the neighborhood - not just immediately near you - who agree to inform and check on each other during an emergency.
Have your go bags ready.
To access our neighborhood roster, click here, choose 6B and Friends roster, enter password Neighbors.
If you feel you are in danger, leave, regardless of whether you have received an emergency alert or heard from officials.
If you hear the hi-lo siren that sounds like this, it means evacuate immediately.

Firewise Coalition meeting

Join the Nevada County Coalition of Firewise Communities' Zoom meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqde2prj8rG9SspQGgtHDfr_jnVDZOmJSm

Important information will be shared:

A River Fire Recap with Cal Fire's Jim Mathias
Explanation of the Ready Nevada County Dashboard and Zonehaven Evacuation map.
A Show-and-Tell review of the best educational resources on the coalition website
5-minute version of Cal Fire Chief Matt Wallen on Before You Walk Out the Door
5-minute version of retired firefighter Christopher Reilly on What to Wear When Evacuating
5-minute version of Jim Mathias' presentation on What if You Are Trapped in Your Car or On Foot

A final word - Be ready when away from home, too

I spoke to a friend who works in a building on Whispering Pines. She and her office mates did not know the Bennett fire was happening until they saw someone from the building carrying out boxes.

By the time she got into the car, the flames were coming over the hill, and traffic was stopped. She wasn’t sure if she should stay in the car, run, or what to do. She said she thought this was how she was going to die. She also said she was prepared for an evacuation at home but had not thought about it when at work. Lesson learned.

We have months ahead of hazardous conditions. Be ready.

Stay safe,

Your 6B and Friends Firewise committee