Volunteers needed!
Nevada County and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are seeking volunteers for the 2022 Free Storm Debris Disposal days in Grass Valley.
There are 9 days, split into 2 shifts daily. Volunteers can sign up for multiple shifts if they like.
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WHAT: 2022 Free Storm Green Waste Disposal
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WHEN: March 11,12 & 13th - March 25,26 & 27th - April 8,9 & 10th
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WHERE: 12625 Brunswick Rd, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
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CONTACT: billy@areyoufiresafe.com 530-272-1122
DUTIES: Volunteers will coordinate traffic, collect participant information, track loads received using a tablet/iPad, and answer questions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 or older. Can be 16 or 17 if attending with an adult.
- Masks and sanitizer will be available on site.
- We will train you on the use of the tablets/iPads to check-in residents.
- Fire Safe Council requires both liability and media releases (permission to use pictures of you doing the work)
WHAT TO BRING: A smile, a water flask, a camp chair if you need to sit down, and perhaps some sunscreen and a hat. We'll provide everything else you need that day.
Sign up for as many time slots as you like!
From a press release:
"Nevada City, January 28, 2022—The County of Nevada is contracting with the Fire Safe Council to offer free storm-related green waste disposal to Nevada County residents for three extended weekends this spring. It is no secret that recent storms created a mess for residents, and many are feeling overwhelmed by the clean-up process. This disposal program is designed to help homeowners address the storm debris, like tree trunks and branches, on their properties in advance of fire season. The community green waste drop off events will be available from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm at 12625 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley on the following days:
• March 11th, 12th & 13th
• March 25th, 26th & 27th
• April 8th, 9th & 10th
Now is the time to make a plan for the remainder of the winter to get properties cleared before warmer weather creates a heightened fire risk. “Understanding what you need to clean up is the first step and the best way to get started. People make the mistake of thinking it can all be done effectively in one weekend. It is best done with some planning to help your time and money go the farthest,” says Office of Emergency Services (OES) Program Manager, Paul Cummings. County staff continues to respond to the unprecedented storm damage, having partnered with 3 contractors to clear hazardous debris along more than 100 miles of the roadway so far. “We have never mobilized a storm response of this magnitude and continue to focus on clean up and recovery across the county. We want to make it a little easier for residents to plan their projects. Confirming the dates of the free green waste disposal days was a key part of that effort,” says Nevada County Director of Building Craig Griesbach. Many may find they will need additional labor and equipment to do a thorough job. Collaborating with neighbors on items like a large dumpster or chipper rentals can save time and money. Residents with equipment and expertise are encouraged to support their neighbors in this important first step. “It is a community-wide effort. Like anything, we benefit from working together and sharing resources and knowledge. Breaking down this huge cleanup challenge into smaller tasks over these next few months before fire season will be key to building a community that is more resilient to wildfire,” says Jenn Tamo, OES Analyst.
“We realize that this storm has created a monumental amount of downed vegetation in our community, and we appreciate our residents taking personal responsibility and participating in the recovery efforts. We are pleased that the county has invested so many resources to make free green waste disposal happen and we even have low-cost chipping ready to help people achieve their cleanup. We all need to do our part to keep our beautiful community prepared for wildfire,” adds Jamie Jones, Executive Director of Nevada County Fire Safe Council.
This free green waste disposal option is for residential green waste resulting from the recent snowstorms. Residents are invited to drop off all brush, slash, and vegetative material generated from
the snow storm. Please note, trash, treated wood, and root balls will not be eligible items for disposal."
