The Elder Care Providers' Coalition offers meetings, support groups, workshops, and the Senior Resource Guide. Requests for the Senior Resource Guide can be made by either phone or email. 

• 530-401-3632 (Volunteer's personal number)
• ecpc@eldercareproviderscoalition.org

Information about internet service in Nevada County, including low income, accessibility, and senior programs, and local broadband providers and coverage maps.

March 2022 - Need for Speed Survey MyNevadaCounty.com/Broadband
Nevada County leaders invite all residents to participate in a new a survey that will assess high-speed internet (or “broadband”) availability and reliability across the County. The results of this survey will help us prioritize new broadband projects, apply for funding, and advocate to elected officials and state regulators. https://www.mynevadacounty.com/3521/Need-for-Speed-Survey
Need help? Call 530-562-4992 to provide the survey responses via phone, or email broadband@co.nevada.ca.us
Survey results at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/dbd84999d7264bc99c885af5e5c652df

Low income, accessibility, & senior programs
https://www.mynevadacounty.com/1474/Low-Income-Accessibility-Senior-Programs

Local broadband providers and coverage maps
https://www.myneva… [read more]

September 2022
The National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for portions of Nevada County beginning Saturday morning  9/3/22 through Tuesday evening 9/6/22. Higher temperatures can be dangerous for all people, especially the very young, senior citizens, pregnant women, and those with chronic medical conditions. Nevada County's Office of Emergency Services partners with Nevada County Public Health to review our plans for Excessive Heat Emergencies during high-heat events.
 
Nevada County's Department of Social Services is activating Cooling Centers for residents due to extreme daytime temperatures and minimal overnight recovery.
 
Beat the Heat at Cooling Centers this Weekend
 
Residents can beat the heat in cool public places, like your local Nevada County Library branch, grocery stores, or movie theaters. 

• Thu 9/1 and Fri 9/2 - Grass Valley Library and Madelyn Helling Library (Nevada City) are open until 6:00 p.m., and the Penn Valle…

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Provides law enforcement services for the unincorporated areas of Nevada County including units for Patrol, Major Crime, Narcotics, Search and Rescue and Animal Control. Provides Coroner Services for the entire county. Offers employment related fingerprinting and child fingerprinting.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

• It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in Nevada County from 5pm to 9am. To report gunshots between 5pm and 9am call Sheriff's office non-emergency dispatch number: 530-265-7880. For gun questions during regular business hours call 530-265-1471.
• To file complaints regarding the NCSO, call 530-265-1471 during regular business hours.
• If someone has fallen and cannot get up, or a caregiver cannot get them up, call 911. Even if it may not be a life threatening emergency, 911 will route the call to someone who can help. This is called “lift assistance” it may also be described as:
  • fall assistance, someone had a fall, someone fell and cannot get up without help, someone needs hel…

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CVS provides pharmacy services including vaccinations.

Schedule appointments for vaccinations online at cvs.com. Senior flu shots are automatically booked based on birthdate entered.

Flu Vaccinations
Flu FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/flu/faq?icid=flushots-tab-faq
No cost with most insurances

Available flu shots

• Four–strain (quadrivalent) vaccine: protects against four different strains of flu virus.
• Senior–dose vaccine: developed for people over 65 years old.

Both quadrivalent and senior–dose flu shots are available at CVS Pharmacy.

In most cases, patients age 3 and older can receive vaccinations at CVS pharmacy.

Websites:

• CVS Store Locator -  https://www.cvs.com/store-locator/landing

CVS provides pharmacy services including vaccinations.

Schedule appointments for vaccinations online at cvs.com. Senior flu shots are automatically booked based on birthdate entered.

Flu Vaccinations
Flu FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/flu/faq?icid=flushots-tab-faq
No cost with most insurances

Available flu shots

• Four–strain (quadrivalent) vaccine: protects against four different strains of flu virus.
• Senior–dose vaccine: developed for people over 65 years old.

Both quadrivalent and senior–dose flu shots are available at CVS Pharmacy.

In most cases, patients age 3 and older can receive vaccinations at CVS pharmacy.

Websites:

• CVS Store Locator -  https://www.cvs.com/store-locator/landing

Provides units for senior independent living, where residents enjoy the benefits of being in their own place but with access to a full range of services, amenities, and activities. Offers a choice of private suites, ranging from small or large studios to one and two bedrooms or bedroom and den. All have a kitchenette, and a large bathroom with walk-in shower.

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County has a variety of programs designed to increase fire safety in wildfire country.

Specific programs include the following. Find links to more info here: https://www.areyoufiresafe.com/programs

• Access & Functional Needs (AFN) - Low-income senior residents or those with medical disabilities may qualify for assistance with defensible space clearing.
• Defensible Space Advisory Visit (DSAV) - This program provides a one-on-one consultation at your home for comprehensive education on compliance with defensible space requirements around structures.
• Chipping Program - The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County offers low-cost ($75/hr) chipping of brush cleared for defensible space of any permanent structure, and/or 30 feet from any roadside or driveway used for evacuation purposes.
• Address Signs - The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County creates Reflective Safety Address Signs so Public Safety personnel can find you…

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The 2022 California CareForce Nevada County Free Health Care Clinic will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 15, 16, and 17. It will happen with support from community organizations, and professional and general volunteers. Over the two and a half days, hundreds of patients will receive medical, dental, and vision services free of charge.

The clinic is open to anyone needing services (people do not need to be Nevada County residents).

The clinic requires a multitude of volunteers. Professional medical volunteers are needed to complete the general medical, dental and vision exams and procedures. General volunteers are needed to help with setup, prep, food service and other odd jobs during the three days. See below for links to info about how to volunteer.

WHEN
(Setup volunteers are needed Wednesday and Thursday, July 13 and 14)
Clinic days:
Friday, July 15 from 7am to 5pm
Saturday, July 16 from 7am to 5pm
Sunday, July 17 from 7am to noon
 
WHERE
Nevada Union High School, 11761 Ri… [read more]

211 provides information about Food Banks and Pantries and Congregate Meals.

During the coronavirus outbreak, available services have changed from time to time. Call 211 for the most current info.

Coronavirus Considerations
Community food distribution programs have been asked to keep 211 updated about any changes in their schedules and protocols. Use the following info as a guide, but remember that distributions may need to be canceled or changed on short notice.

FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY
Due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19, we will be holding DRIVE-THRU distributions at...
 
Grass Valley
2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10am-12pm
Grass Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborn Hill Rd, GV
 
North San Juan
2nd Tuesday of each month from 10am-12pm
Oak Tree School
18847 Oak Tree Rd, North San Juan
 
Town of Washington
3rd Wednesday of each month at 12pm
15406 Washington Rd, Washington

Truckee
Tuesday from 4pm-5pm
11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA
 
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