Disaster Preparedness: Helping Nevada County Stay Ready and Resilient

 The Buddy Evacuation Team (BET) is a new community initiative funded by the California Fire Foundation. The program connects volunteers (“Buddies”) with residents (“Participants”) who may need help preparing for or evacuating during emergencies. 

How it Works: 

• Buddies help residents create go-bags and evacuation plans. 
• Both receive emergency alerts and readiness training. 
• During warnings, Buddies check in and coordinate help if needed. 

This simple, local system helps to ensure that no one is left behind during an evacuation.