211 systems are beneficial in emergencies, like the wildfires that have ravaged California in recent years. The systems allow for the quick dissemination of information regarding evacuations, shelters and aid, all while reducing call volume to 911.
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.
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.
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, texting ReadyNevadaCounty to 99411, or calling 211 or
1-833-DIAL211 for one-on-one phone assistance.
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.
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.
211 is a resource and information hub that connects people with community programs and services. Find us on the web at211connectingpoint.org/tahoe-truckee/.
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