Disaster Preparedness

Neighbors Helping Neighbors When It Matters Most

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.

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Join our team of volunteers and make a difference in your community. Whether you can give a few hours a week or a few hours a month, your time and skills are appreciated.

6 STEPS TO PREPARE FOR ANY DISASTER

STEP 1. GET ALERTS

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

Set up tools on your phone to get emergency alerts and public safety warning messages based on where you live and work at Nevada County OES & CalAlerts.org

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

Create a plan with your family covering all aspects of your lives together in case of a disaster emergency.

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

Pack as much as possible ahead of time, including important documents. Be prepared to quickly grab essentials like your keys, wallet, phone and charger, medications, and personal items. For ideas of what to include visit here.

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

Put together your shelter in place box of food that won’t spoil, water, plastic bags/bucket for toilet, flashlight, radio, first aid kit, and batteries.

STEP 5. HELP OTHERS

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

Help friends and neighbors get ready and stay educated on the local resources available.

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

Maintaining overall mental and physical well-being is key to staying prepared for any disaster.

Disaster Preparedness: Helping Nevada County Stay Ready and Resilient

Join the Buddy Evacuation Team

Neighbors Helping Neighbors When It Matters Most

Volunteer with United Way of Nevada County

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Disaster Resources

Disaster Quick Tips

6 STEPS TO PREPARE FOR ANY DISASTER

STEP 1. GET ALERTS

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 5. HELP OTHERS

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

United Way of Nevada County Disaster Prep Events

Disaster Preparedness: Helping Nevada County Stay Ready and Resilient

Join the Buddy Evacuation Team

Neighbors Helping Neighbors When It Matters Most

Volunteer with United Way of Nevada County

California fire foundation EVENTS

Disaster Resources

Disaster Quick Tips

6 STEPS TO PREPARE FOR ANY DISASTER

STEP 1. GET ALERTS

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 2. MAKE A PLAN

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 3. PACK A GO BAG

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 5. HELP OTHERS

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

STEP 4. MAKE A STAY IN BOX

STEP 6. STAY HEALTHY

United Way of Nevada County Disaster Prep Events

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