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Tahoe City, CA
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North Tahoe Fire retweeted
🔥Gusty winds mean increased wildfire danger!!🔥
Please be extra careful and avoid sparking a fire. Prepare homes by implementing #DefensibleSpace and #HomeHardening. Learn how at tinyurl.com/safeNM and tahoelivingwithfire.com. @TahoeLWF #DoYourPart #PreventWildfires
Recent forecasts have extended the gusty winds into Friday as a weather system moves through Northern CA. Peak gusts of 20-30 MPH are expected for the Valley, up to 40-45 MPH across the Sierra. Strongest winds will be during the Thursday afternoon and evening hours. #CAwx
ALT Wind Gusts Forecast for Thursday to Friday. Gusts of 15-30 MPH, up to 45 over the Sierra. South to Southwest winds. Minor Impacts. Difficult driving conditions and Secure Outdoor Items
#RedFlagWarning for the greater #Tahoe area from 12pm to 8pm today.
ALL OUTDOOR OPEN FLAME BANNED during the warning, including propane/gas burning devices outside of your home. Thank you for using extreme caution during these critical fire weather events. ntfire.net/news/
ALT Red Flag Warning issued from noon to 8PM on 8/12/24 for the Lake Tahoe Basin/Truckee Zone CA-272.
👀@NTFPD_ was honored to participate in this video with our partners from @NorthTahoePUD and @TahoecityPR to articulate the need for our elected officials to support state and federal investment in #WaterInfrastructure for #FireProtection.
Catastrophic wildfires serve as a wake-up call for public officials to improve water infrastructure for modern fire standards. #SpecialDistricts Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (@metrofirepio), Sacramento Suburban Water District, and North Tahoe Public Utility District (@NorthTahoePUD) highlight the need for partnership with state and federal government to bring resources to the table.
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
Test smoke alarms every month and replace 9-volt smoke alarm batteries at least once every year. #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
Our ReadyPlacer Dashboard is available on your smartphone, computer or tablet. We have you covered with current incidents, road and weather conditions, power outage info and more. Stay informed and stay ready, at home or on the go. placer.ca.gov/readyplacerdas…
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
Snow is already ongoing over the Sierra and is not expected to let up through the weekend. Your safe travel window is over in the Sierra - best to hunker down where you are.
Precip arrives to W NV by late afternoon/evening with snow levels dropping below valley floors overnight.
#Pets are part of the family! Follow @HalterProject for #Preparedness tips so pets are #Ready when it's time to go!
An important part of being prepared is to always have a Plan A, B and C. Be #ReadyForWhatever at all times! Halter Project provides FREE downloadables, tips and guides for people and animals. Just visit our website: halterproject.org/preparedne…
You're invited! @ElDoradoSheriff virtual workshop for their Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan: nextdoor.com/city/post/31969…
2/27/2024 5:30pm-7:30pm
edcgov.us/Government/sheriff…
#Preparedness #Resilience
ALT A Happy Valentines Day message with love coupons to check smoke and CO alarms, update go-bags, practice evacuation plans, clear hydrants, meters and propane tanks of snow, and check on a neighbor.
#NowHiring! If you enjoy the #outdoors and sharing information with residents on ways to keep communities more resilient to #wildfire, then we've got the job for you! North Tahoe Fire is recruiting Seasonal Defensible Space Inspectors. Visit ntfire.net/current-openings/ to learn more
ALT An image of a recruitment for Defensible Space Inspectors for North Tahoe Fire with icons that represent a forested community, and a link to www.ntfire.net/current-openings/ to learn more
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
High avalanche danger today! Visit sierraavalanchecenter.org for the latest advisories and always . . .
🔹Travel with a Buddy
🔹Monitor Conditions/Weather
🔹View Safety Tips: tinyurl.com/2bcdxr6m
🔹Park Legally/Safely
#avalanchecountry #knowbeforeyougo
ALT Graphic: High avalanche danger advisory from the Sierra Avalanche Center for Feb. 5, 2024. Learn more at www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/.
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
#NowHiring - We're recruiting for Lateral Firefighter/Paramedics! Learn more: conta.cc/48DYR7X #FirefighterJobs
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
Prescribed burning continues this week, conditions & weather permitting. Smoke will be present. Read more at tinyurl.com/2346mjhp.
🔸Air Quality: airnow.gov
🔸Rx Fire Map: tahoelivingwithfire.com
🔸Fire/Smoke Map: fire.airnow.gov
@TahoeLWF #prescribedfire
ALT Map of prescribed fire project locations in the Lake Tahoe Basin for the week of Jan. 29, 2024.
Your North Tahoe Firefighters are working a structure fire on Snow Flower Road, crews have knock down. NTF and Olympic Valley Fire at scene, Northstar covering Station 52. Smoke showing from eves, fully charged residence, once they made entry fire and was found on second floor.
Pile burning resumes this week in the Carnelian Woods area Thursday and Friday. Smoke may be present for up to 7 days, however incoming winds and precipitation should minimize impacts.
For more information on wildfire risk reduction projects, visit tahoelivingwithfire.com/get-….
ALT An image of a project map with text explaining the burn information that is shared in the post.
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
High avalanche danger today! Visit sierraavalanchecenter.org for the latest advisories and always . . .
🔹Travel with a Buddy
🔹Monitor Conditions/Weather
🔹View Safety Tips at tinyurl.com/2bcdxr6m
🔹Park Legally/Safely
#avalanchecountry #knowbeforeyougo
ALT Graphic: High avalanche danger advisory from the Sierra Avalanche Center for Jan. 22, 2024. Learn more at www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/.
Expect to see #smoke in the Basin this week as conditions for #PrescribedFire may align for pile burning at Sugar Pine State Park and Carnelian Canyon.
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is taking action year-round to protect lives, property, and the environment within the Lake Tahoe Basin from wildfire.
Photo: Rich Adams
trpa.gov/tahoe-fire-and-fuel…
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
Tens of millions of homes in the US alone are at risk of burning down due to wildfire. However, there are several steps homeowners can take to help reduce that risk. Learn more: nfpa.social/FxTm50QoVJl nfpa.social/mKSO50QoVJm
North Tahoe Fire retweeted
Knowing 2 ways out is an important piece of your home fire escape plan. Download Sparky's new fire safety maze to help spark conversation in your family. nfpa.social/P40U50Qq5qM
