The Nevada County Veterinary Disaster Response Team (NCVDRT) consists of volunteers who help with animal evacuation. Volunteers are trained in advance. UNTRAINED VOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SHOW UP AT ANIMAL EVAC SITES.

In the event of disasters and emergencies, the Animal Control department of the Nevada County Sheriff's Office oversees animal evacuation.

For information in the event of an emergency, visit the Ready Nevada County dashboard at http://readynevadacounty.com/dashboard, call 211, or consult trusted information sources.

Animal services business hours are Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Call 530-886-5500.
Report animal emergencies after hours: 530-886-5375

Animal Services is a Division of County of Placer Health & Human Services. There are Animal Shelters in Auburn and Truckee.

Placer County Animal Services strives to improve the lives of animals in their care through community outreach and education, providing veterinary treatment and preventative care, reuniting lost pets with their families and ensuring positive outcomes through adoption, rescue or foster programs.

SHELTER SERVICES

• Lost pet reunification
• Pet adoption
• Pet licensing
• Vaccine clinics
• Resources for pet owners
• Connection to local animal rescue groups and non-profit organizations
• Shelter tours
• Community education
• Volunteering
• Animal foster programs

FIELD SERVICES

• Stray animal pickup
• Aggressive animal response
• Cruelty/neglect investigations
• Barking complaints
• Public education
• Injured domestic and wildlife pickup
• Disaster response

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The Nevada County Assessor's Office locates all taxable property within Nevada County, identifies the owner of each parcel of taxable property, establishes the assessed value of all taxable property in accordance with the law, and publishes annual and supplemental assessment rolls.

Reassessment for property damaged from disaster
In the event of property damage due to misfortune or calamity, property owners can apply to have the property's value reassessed.

Web pages

• Assessor's Office home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/163/Assessor
• Application for Reassessment of Property Damaged by Misfortune or Calamity - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19635/Application-for-Reassessment-of-Property-Damaged-by-Misfortune-or-Calamity-PDF

 

Placer County Assessor's Office locates all taxable property within Placer County, identifies the owner of each parcel of taxable property, establishes the assessed value of all taxable property in accordance with the law, and publishes annual and supplemental assessment rolls. Reassessment for property damaged from disaster In the event of property damage due to misfortune or calamity, property owners can apply to have the property's value reassessed. Web pages Placer County Assessor's Office home  - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5800/Assessor Disaster Relief - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5576/Disaster-Relief Application for Reassessment of Property Damaged by Misfortune or Calamity - https://placerassessor.na2.adobesign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCcdiIO2EWrP8dB2p94OXyEf5gKpS_JibpPsM5z7pPOxZ6D12qLMesrnwFZx8FgQu0*

The Grass Valley Downtown Association and Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce provide information and resources for the local business community. https://downtowngrassvalley.com/


The Grass Valley Downtown Association and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce strive to provide the most up-to-date information regarding resources available during disaster events. Below are links to help local businesses in the midst of an unprecedented situation.

Here is information and a link to the Small Business Administration disaster relief program. SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans. More Information at the SBA's Website https://www.sierrasbdc.com/2021/03/04/low-interest-sba-disaster-loans-for-working-capital/
Nevada County has been included in the Counties that are eligible for this program.

We are also providing a link to the local Small Business Development Center run through the Sierra Business Council. They have… [read more]

CALFRESH (FOOD STAMPS)

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. CalFresh provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries. With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets. Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in their circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and need additional help, may apply for CalFresh.

More information is available at https://www.placer.ca.gov/2103/CalFresh-Food-Stamps although, it is for reference only. Speak to a Human Services staff person for the most up-to-date info.

Apply for CalFresh
Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their loc… [read more]

CalFresh
CalFresh (also known as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP) is a federally mandated program that provides monthly food benefits to assist low-income households in purchasing nutritious food. Visit the California Department of Social Services CalFresh Site for more information on the CalFresh program.

CalFresh Benefits
The amount of CalFresh benefits depends on family size, income, and monthly expenses such as housing, utilities, and child care. The benefits will be loaded onto an Electronic Benefits Transfer card (EBT card) that looks like a regular credit card and can be used at most markets and grocery stores. Learn more about how to get and use your EBT card. In general, these benefits are for any food or ingredient intended for human consumption. Benefits may also be used to buy seeds to grow your own food. Benefits may not be used for items such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or paper products. CalFresh benefits may be able to be used at some resta…

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CALFRESH (FOOD STAMPS) CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. CalFresh provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries. With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets. Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in their circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and need additional help, may apply for CalFresh. More information is available at https://www.placer.ca.gov/2103/CalFresh-Food-Stamps although, it is for reference only. Speak to a Human Services staff person for the most up-to-date info. Apply for CalFresh Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) t…

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CALFRESH (FOOD STAMPS) CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. CalFresh provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries. With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets. Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in their circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and need additional help, may apply for CalFresh. More information is available at https://www.placer.ca.gov/2103/CalFresh-Food-Stamps although, it is for reference only. Speak to a Human Services staff person for the most up-to-date info. Apply for CalFresh Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) t…

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Replace lost or damaged food

People can request replacement benefits for food that they bought using CalFresh and that they lost or had damaged in an emergency such as fire, natural disaster, power outages, etc. A form must be submitted within 10 days of the end of an event, such as a power outage. Sometimes counties extend the deadline beyond 10 days.

To Apply for Replacement Benefits
Complete and submit Replacement or Disaster Supplement Affidavit (CF 303) to apply for CalFresh replacement benefits after disaster.

• In person - Nevada County Department of Social Services suggests that people come in person to a DSS office for most efficient service.
• Online - at BenefitsCal.com
• Fax completed form to 530-265-9860

Forms

• English CF 303 form
• Spanish CF 303 form

Locations
GRASS VALLEY - Brighton Greens
988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-265-1340

NEVADA CITY - Eric Rood Administrative Center
950 Maidu Ave, Suite 120, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1340

TRUCKEE - Nevada County Joseph Center
10075 L…

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