Nevada County in the Sierra Nevada foothills has extreme wildfire risk driven by dense pine and oak woodland vegetation, hot dry summers, and limited evacuation routes through its mountainous terrain. The county's single main highway corridors create dangerous bottlenecks during fire evacuations. The Jones Fire in 2020 threatened Nevada City and Grass Valley.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Earthquake |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 36 |
| Last Major Event | Jones Fire (2020) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 4–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (530) 265-1222 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | SR-49 South, I-80 West, SR-20 West, SR-174 South |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Nevada County CA's primary hazard profile (Wildfire / Flooding), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Nevada County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 103132 |
| Area | 958 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
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