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Posted on: May 27, 2020

Now Available Online: Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County Virtual Town Hall

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In case you missed it, the Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County virtual town hall is avilable to watch online. Our expert panel answers questions from Nevada County residents and provides updates on each agencies’ state of preparedness.


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