211 Placer launched to the public on July 1! 

"The launch of 211 Placer couldn't come at a more crucial time for our residents," said District 3 Supervisor Jim Holmes. "I am very grateful to the community members who have helped push this effort forward; you helped us get it done."

Placer County had previously been the largest county in California without a 211 system. The proposal for 211 arose out of conversations with community groups, law enforcement and other local leaders, including Beverly Anderson, a member of Placer People of Faith Together.

"It's such a great new opportunity for all of us. It's a miracle," said Anderson, who has been a grassroots supporter of 211 in Placer County for about a decade.

Connecting Point now services 211 in Nevada County, Placer County, and the Tahoe Truckee region. 
July 21-23 Small Business PPE Pick-up in Nevada County
Small Business PPE graphic with drawings of a mask and hand sanitizer.
The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is offering local small business owners with 25 or fewer employees a free 30-day supply of masks and hand sanitizer for each employee. 

Small businesses may pick up PPE in Grass Valley or Truckee. To request PPE, small business owners must complete an online application in advance in order to expedite the processing and distribution of PPE. 

July 20 Nevada County Transit Meeting
Do you use public transportation to get around? Are you interested in improving our transit systems? Your input is needed!

On Monday, July 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m there will be a joint meeting of the Accessible Transportation Coalition Initiative/Mobility Action Partners Coalition (ATCI-MAPCO) and Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC).

This is your chance to help shape transportation services in our region.


New COVID-19 Warmline

Feeling Stressed by COVID-19?

Help is just a phone call away!
CalHOPE Warm Line:
(833) 317-HOPE (4673)

Are you frustrated? Stressed? Worried? Call to talk with people like yourself and get emotional support and coping tricks. CalHOPE can connect you with resources to help during these uncertain times.

California HOPE also has online resources on emotional well-being and stress management.

Complete the COVID-19 Impacts & Recommendations Survey

The California Department of Aging launched its latest opportunity for public engagement: the COVID-19 Impacts & Recommendation Survey.

The survey is open to the public through July 24th. The CDA will use the results to inform their Master Plan for Aging. The survey is available in English, Spanish & Chinese. 

COVID-19 has changed the lives of Californians in so many ways and CDA is committed to learning from the challenges, changes, and losses due to the coronavirus.
 
Regular Fare Service Resumes Aug 1 on Nevada County Transit
As part of the reopening process, Gold Country Stage and Gold Country Lift will begin collecting regular fares as of August 1, 2020. 

As a reminder; per California Department of Public Health directive, effective June 19, 2020 all passengers are required to wear face coverings while waiting for, or riding, on public transit.

Bus schedules are available in the Gold Country Stage Rider's Guide, at www.goldcountrystage.com or call the office 530-477-01013 x 0 for travel planning information.

August 12 Test of Emergency Alert Notification Systems 
On August 12, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and the Town of Truckee are teaming up to issue simultaneous tests of the CodeRED and Nixle Everbridge Emergency Alert Systems. 

Nevada County residents can register for CodeRED Emergency Alerts by visiting  ReadyNevadaCounty.org/ EmergencyAlerts,texting ReadyNevadaCounty to 99411, or calling 211 or  1-833-DIAL211 for one-on-one phone assistance.

Defensible Space Program for Older Adults and Homeowners with Disabilities Accepting Applications Now

2020 Fire Clearing Assistance

Qualification has begun for the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County 's 2020 defensible space program, which provides assistance with clearing tall grasses, leaves and brush and thinning small trees. 

The program is open to older adults with low incomes and people with disabilities with low incomes. 

For more information, download the application or contact Billy Spearing at billy@areyoufiresafe.com or 530-272-1122.

New Media Room Page on the 211 Connecting Point Website

Announcing our new digital Media Room. 
Here you will find downloadable versions of our new rack cards and posters for Nevada County, Placer County, and the Tahoe Truckee region. You can also order print materials for delivery.
We'll keep you updated on 211 press releases and media mentions. 
You can also sign up for our new newsletter for Placer 211.
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