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This week's weather in Norcal.

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara implemented a state law preventing insurance companies from non-renewing or cancelling 2.1 million residential property policies for one year for those within or near perimeters of 2020 wildfire emergencies. For one year from August 18, 2020, no admitted or non-admitted insurer shall issue a notice of cancellation or nonrenewal, for any policies of residential property insurance due to wildfire risk in the following ZIP Codes for the Jones... Fire: 95959, 95945, 95946, 95728, 95975, 95701, 96125, 95960, 95922, 95715, 95986, 95924, and 95712. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/36lCA0a Read the full bulletin here: https://bit.ly/2JNCxCJ

Some showers and mountain snow are expected tomorrow! Here is a look at the precipitation forecast through Saturday. In the Valley, keep in mind showers and any storms may be isolated in nature and less precipitation than seen on this map is possible.

Did you know no-cost surgical masks and hand sanitizer are available for Nevada County small businesses? Did you know local restaurants, bars and breweries, body art and tattoo shops, swimming pools and spas, as well as organized campgrounds may apply to waive environmental health permit fees for next year? The permit fee waiver deadline is 11-30-2020. Apply for PPE and the permit fee waiver at https://www.mynevadacounty.com//No-Cost-PPE-for-Small-Busi.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has given the areas of Lake of the Pines, Penn Valley & Lake Wildwood the weather "all-clear." PG&E will begin inspecting the lines in these areas, but power may not be restored until tomorrow. Other impacted #PSPS areas such as Grass Valley and Nevada City have not received the weather "all-clear" at this time. Continue to check the PG&E pge.com/pspsupdates website for the most accurate information. PG&E CRCs will remain open until Nevada County is near 100% restoration. Find more CRC info at https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/psps-events/.

Are you familiar with the sound of hi-lo sirens? With extreme fire weather conditions predicted tonight, keep your situational awareness up, be familiar with the sound and immediately initiate you evacuation plan if you hear it.

A Red Flag Warning for extreme fire weather is in place throughout Nevada County today. You may see physical red flags out to remind you to be fire safe like these ones at Truckee Fire Protection District and Penn Valley Fire! As fire danger increases today, please remember: no burn piles keep your devices on overnight for emergency notifications ... know the sound of a hi-lo siren for evacuation check-in with your 5 emergency allies With a widespread #PSPS impacting more that 40,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers in Nevada County through Tuesday, plan ahead by: know how to operate your generator safely stock up on gas grab ice to keep your fridge and freezer cold grab your nonperishable groceries have backup charging devices ready know how to open your garage door manually and park your car for easy evacuation if needed There will be 4 PG&E Community Resource Centers (CRCs) open in Nevada County: Foothills Event Center in Grass Valley Nevada County Library - Madelyn Helling Branch in Nevada City NSJ Community Center in North San Juan Penn Valley Community Church in Penn Valley Find more PSPS preparedness tips at www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/PSPS (https://www.mynevadacounty.com//Public-Safety-Power-Shutof).

To receive non-emergency text updates about the planned PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff, text 'NCPSPS' to 898211. And if you have questions about resources, dial 211.

Be #ReadyNevadaCounty. Extreme fire weather conditions and a potential widespread #PSPS impacting over 40,000 Nevada County Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers beginning Sunday-Tuesday. Know how to operate your generator safely! With the possibility of a widespread PSPS tomorrow, now is a great time to stock up on gas, ice, nonperishable groceries and have backup charging devices ready. There will be 4 PG&E Community Resource Centers (CRCs) open tomorrow 10/25 in Neva...da County: - Foothills Event Center in Grass Valley - Nevada County Library - Madelyn Helling Branch in Nevada City - NSJ Community Center in North San Juan - Penn Valley Community Church in Penn Valley Find more PSPS preparedness tips at www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/PSPS (https://www.mynevadacounty.com//Public-Safety-Power-Shutof).

Red Flag Warning Issued: Sunday evening, October 25th, through Tuesday afternoon, October 27th US National Weather Service Sacramento California has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening through 1:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. This means extreme fire weather conditions are possible for Nevada County due to gusty winds and low humidity. Extreme caution should be taken to prevent a fire. "Don’t let your guard down because of the shorter days a...nd cooling temperatures," said CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Assistant Chief Jim Mathias. "The fall season in Northern California has produced large and damaging wildfires. Wind events, very dry vegetation, and lightning can contribute to multiple fires with the change of seasons. Vegetation will remain dry and dangerous until several soaking rains have occurred." http://bit.ly/ExtremeFireWeather #ReadyNevadaCounty

An important message from CAL FIRE NEU As temperatures cool it's tempting to have a pit fire or other open flame outside. During #RedFlagWarnings, all sources of outdoor open flame are discouraged. These are the conditions where a spark can quickly become a catastrophic #wildfire. Know where to look for #Emergency notifications, have your go-kit ready, make sure you, your family and pets are #prepared, practiced, and ready to #evacuate. Backyard Fire Pit Safety Tips... Open flames and fire pits are discouraged until after several rainy days. Only have fire pits in safe locations. Vegetation is extremely dry right now and fires can spread rapidly even on cool days. Propane is usually safer than wood fired pits. Check wind direction before lighting a fire. Don’t use flammable fluids (gasoline, lighter fluid, etc.) to light or relight fires. Don’t wear flammable clothing (like nylon) or any loose-fitting clothing. Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the fire. Avoid using soft woods like pine or cedar, because they can pop and throw sparks. Use extreme caution when adding wood or mixing burning logs due to ability of embers to escape the pit. Always cover your fire with a screen and contain it with a fireproof enclosure such as brick or rock. Keep a fire extinguisher, garden hose, or bucket of water nearby. Extinguish the pit completely before leaving unattended.

Fire restrictions have been extended throughout all National Forests in California. While hunting, hiking, boating, and other types of recreation are now allowed across the Tahoe National Forest, dispersed camping and target shooting prohibitions have been extended through October 31, 2020. With Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches forecast for this week and next, please spread the word: No campfires... No camping outside of developed campgrounds No target shooting No Smoking See more