August Updates: Emergency Alerts, Green-waste, Firewise Office hours
LAST GREEN WASTE DROP OFF EVENT OF THE YEAR!
Got Green Waste? We’ve got you covered with a self-service drop-off for your residential yard waste.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
8AM-1PM
LOCATION: 14942 SLALOM WAY, TAHOE DONNER
Please limit loads to three yards per trip. Please, no bags, rocks, dirt, commercial yard waste, rounds larger than 24 inches, stumps, boards, or trash.
LAST DAY TO REQUEST GREEN WASTE PICK-uP: OCT 11
Measure T’s Summer Programs are still in full swing, but we all know how time flies.
The last day to request Green Waste Curbside Pick-Up Service will be OCTOBER 11th.
Wildfire Season is upon us, so there’s no time like the present to address the vegetation on your property. We’re here to help you with the final step of hauling it away.
For program guidelines, material eligibility, and reservations, visit our website:
EMERGENCY ALERTS & EVACUATION INFO
When evacuation orders are messaged to the community, we want you to get the alert. Residents and visitors are encouraged to subscribe to Ready Nevada County to stay informed in the event of an emergency.
Register for Ready Nevada County emergency alerts:
Online at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/EmergencyAlerts
Call 211 or 1-833-DIAL211
Residents of Placer County can register for PlacerAlert
Know Your Zone
Do you know your ZONE? Be prepared for emergencies and look up your address to get your evacuation zone information – BEFORE an emergency strikes! www.nevadacountyca.gov/EvacuationZones
Truckee Fire Firewise: Virtual Office Hours
Join us for Firewise Virtual Office Hours! Connect with Truckee Fire’s Firewise Coordinators and other engaged community members that are interested in or already leading Firewise Communities.
These virtual office hours are open to public and there is time for Q&A on the specific topic of the month as well as general discussion about Firewise. Firewise Community Leaders are strongly encouraged to participate. Use the links below to register.
September 16, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Truckee Fire Firewise Virtual Office Hours: RENEWALS WORKSHOP
See changes to the Firewise portal and refresh on the renewal process.
October 21, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Truckee Fire Firewise Virtual Office Hours: Risk Assessments & Action Plans
Get live support and feedback on your Action Plan and Risk Assessment documents (and any questions about renewals)
November 18, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Truckee Fire Firewise Virtual Office Hours: RENEWAL APPLICATIONS DUE
Last chance before renewal applications are due!
We look forward to having you attend!
In the meantime, visit www.truckeefire.org/firewise for information and resources to get you started.
Thank you for being an integral part of the community and making our region more Fire Resilient!