The moratorium on disconnections for non-payment put in place by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in March 2020 has formally ended. In addition to the CARE and FERA program discounts, there are other financial assistance resources and support available.




https://www.pgecurrents.com/2020/03/12/pg-moratorium-on-customer-shutoffs-for-nonpayment/

PG&E’s Pandemic Response Includes Precautionary Health and Safety Actions; Moratorium on Customer Shutoffs for Nonpayment

The company’s enterprise-wide incident response team continues to activate protocols and actions as the situation changes to protect the health and safety of customers and employees; does not expect any disruption in gas or electric service throughout public health crisis 

PG&E announced today (March 12) that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it has voluntarily implemented a moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment, effective immediately. This suspension will apply to both residential … [read more]

Provides county government administration.

DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
County of Nevada, City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City Limit Public Counter Services and Temporarily Close Buildings
Starting March 19th

Essential Public Services Will Continue

The County, City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City continue to jointly respond to coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, by implementing social distancing protocols. Coronavirus continues to be an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. We thank our community partners who are making all efforts to help protect the community, from practicing social distancing to following the state and federal guidelines for gatherings. By following the best practices our community can help flatten the bell curve of those possibly contracting COVID-19, help guard against our local health care systems becoming overwhelmed, and protect those most vulnerable to coronavirus in our community.

County of Nevada
To protect the community… [read more]

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, is responsible for the following:

• Protection and improvement of the health and safety of working men and women in California
• Protection and improvement of the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways
• Setting and enforcing standards
• Providing outreach, education, and assistance
• Issuing permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and approvals

Contact Cal/OSHA - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Contactus.html
(Cal/OSHA Branches, Cal/OSHA Units, and Cal/OSHA Headquarters contact information)

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COVID-19 Resources

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/

Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread in the community. Cal/OSHA has poste… [read more]

Weather watch/warning/advisory definitions: https://www.weather.gov/lwx/WarningsDefined. This information can help with emergency preparedness. In addition to web links below, the National Weather Service Sacramento office can be reached 24/7 at 916-979-3051.

SOME KEY ONES IN NEVADA COUNTY (fire, heat, flooding):

FIRE
The National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings & Fire Weather Watches to alert fire departments of the onset, or possible onset, of critical weather and dry conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity. 

• A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours.
• A Fire Weather Watch is issued when weather conditions could exist in the next 12-72 hours.

 
A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. A Fire Weather Watch is one level below a Red Fla… [read more]

ACRC provides lifelong services for people with developmental disabilities.

Services:

• Assessment diagnosis and evaluation 
• Early intervention services for at-risk infants and their families, serving children from 0 to 3 years of age who have developmental delay, who are at risk for developmental delay, or have developmental disabilities.
• Genetic counseling
• Service coordination (case management) 
• Information and referral
• Individual program planning 
• Residential care
• Out-of-home placement and follow-up
• Consultation to public and private agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities
• Clients of Alta California Regional Center may be eligible to participate in programs at the Neighborhood Center of the Arts. NCA offers a studio program and gallery display for adult artists with developmental disabilities. NCA is funded through Alta California Regional Center therefore, each participant must be a consumer of Alta to attend program. The adult developmen…

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The Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program, is a joint effort with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and PG&E to support people with disabilities and older adults before, during, and after a PSPS event.

The program enables qualified customers who use electrical medical devices to access backup portable batteries through a grant, lease-to-own or the FreedomTech low-interest financial loan program.

Transportation resources, lodging and food options are also provided through an online application process to qualified customers. CFILC administers all aspects of the program.
 
Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program - https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/public-safety-power-shutoffs/
FreedomTech - https://freedomtech.org/

The PG&E Energy Savings Assistance Program provides qualified customers with energy-saving improvements at no charge. Utility-approved contractors work with low-income customers to make their homes more energy efficient. Improvements can include replacing a refrigerator, repairing or replacing a furnace or water heater*, installing insulation, weatherproofing/weatherization, energy-efficient light bulbs, and more.

*Furnace and water heater repair or replacement may be available to eligible homeowners if PG&E determines that existing natural gas units are inoperable or unsafe.

Participants can be renters or owners and must live in a house, mobile home or apartment that is at least five years old. Income must meet the guidelines which are the same as those for CARE, the California Alternative Rates for Energy Program. See details and application link here: https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/save-energy-money/help-paying-your-bill/energy-reduction-and-weatherization/energy-… [read more]

​Environmental Health is a Division of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Environmental Health specialists regularly monitor and inspect the below for health and safety standards:

• Restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, convenience stores, caterers and food vendors at community events
• Public swimming pools, spas and body art facilities
• Landfills, transfer stations, and facilities storing waste tires
• Gas stations, vehicle repair shops and other commercial facilities that store and dispose of hazardous materials like oil, gasoline and diesel
• Water well installations
• Septic system installations
• Contaminated site clean ups
• Small public water suppliers

Environmental Health also responds to and investigates incidents and complaints regarding:

• Chemical spills
• Food poisoning
• Garbage
• Public pools or spas
• Restaurants and other food facilities
• Sewage on the ground
• Sub-standard housing
• Tattoo or body art shops

For food poisoning complaints please call Environmental Health dire… [read more]

Farmers Markets featuring local produce at the following locations:

• Auburn
• Granite Bay
• Lincoln Hills
• Loomis
• Roseville
• Tahoe City

For dates, times, and locations visit http://www.placergrown.org/farmers-markets/

WHEN: PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets occur almost daily in Placer county. The Old Town Auburn and Roseville Fountains markets are open year-round!

Visit our “What’s in Season” page to see all of the produce you’ll be able to find at Placer County farmers' markets.

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During COVID-19: Active. Safety measures are in place such as 0 product sampling, social distancing, vendors wearing gloves, public encouragement: washing and sanitizing of hands, and more. Visit: http://www.placergrown.org/covid-19-update/ to learn more.

Provides fire protection, paramedics and emergency ambulance rescue, residential fire and life inspections, fire information and safety presentations, fire education to the public, and a firefighter intern program for students considering a career in the Fire Services. 

The district operates three fire stations, two of which are staffed twenty-four hours a day with a minimum of two personnel. The third station relies on off-duty personnel for staffing.