Dozens of local
#CAwater
supply,
#CAflood
risk reduction and other critical projects in
@YubaCounty
are moving forward thanks to nearly $25 million in funding we just approved through our Community Impact Grant and Loan Program!
Read the announcement:
Big news! In April,
#YubaWater
committed $9.9 million to
@YubaCounty
to increase their competitiveness for a state grant to improve drainage in Olivehurst.
@California_CTC
recently announced it would fund the ENTIRE PROJECT with no local match!
Read more:
#RuralCountyPhoto
: Waterfowl congregating on the water, set against the Sutter Buttes is
#RCRC
's rural county photo of the week. This stunning photograph was taken by
@YubaWater
’s Alex Boesch and submitted to
#RCRC
’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2023.
Even though
@YubaCounty
levees are among the most modern in CA thanks to recent improvements, it's still critical to prepare for the possibility of a flood. That's why we joined
@CA_DWR
, local levee districts and others for
#floodfight
training this week:
The last major flood in
@YubaCounty
was in 1997. So, what's changed since then?
✅$600+ million in
#CAflood
risk reduction work
✅35+ miles of levees improved
✅Better
#CAwx
forecasting and closer local, state and federal agency coordination
...and more:
If a
#CAflood
,
#CAwildfire
or other emergency were to happen tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us,
@YubaCounty
and other local agencies this Thursday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 14th and B streets in Marysville for our fall
#BePrepared
Fair.
More info:
September is
#NationalPreparednessMonth
! This month, take a moment to make sure you're registered for local emergency alerts. In
@YubaCounty
, that's CodeRED.
🚨Sign up for emergency alerts:
📍Know your evacuation zone:
Six years ago,
#YubaWater
employee Bill Shaw was in a catastrophic work accident. To give back to the first responders who saved his life, Bill helped create a unique
#publicsafety
grant program.
Today,
@YubaCounty
#firstresponders
shared their gratitude:
Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Stop by the Plumas Lake Block Party in
@YubaCounty
from 3:30-8:00 PM at Eufay Wood Park! Be sure to visit our
#YubaWater
booth to learn about our missions and grab some fun swag!
Event details:
The life jacket loaner stations at
@BullardsBar
and Lake Francis are fully restocked for summer! Grab as many as you need for yourself and your family and return them for others before you leave.
Plan your visit:
An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 8 PM Monday for the Valley, foothills, and mountains at elevations below 4500 ft.
NOW is the time to prepare! Be sure to have a way to stay cool and hydrated this weekend!
#CAwx
The annual
#YubaSutter
Fireworks Show is happening tomorrow at Beckwourth Riverfront Park in Marysville! As one of the sponsors, we encourage you to bring your friends and family out to watch this incredible, safe and legal show.
Keep your eyes on the sky starting at 9 p.m.
This is how quick a “Safe-N-Sane” firework can ignite dry vegetation. Please leave the fireworks to the experts, go and see your local firework show.
#fourthofjulysafety
Seriously, what does it take to get your attention on this point? What's a go-bag? What goes in it? Find the list at
#beprepared
#emergencypreparedness