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Photo of the week

This #PlacerLife photo, was posted by CAL FIRE NEU on May the 4th, to use the holiday to remind people that most wildfires are human (or spacecraft) caused! 

Placer County Newsletter - 2021 Wildfire Edition 

According to our Placer County Fire Department / CAL FIRE NEU, California is experiencing a significant increase in the number of wildfires and acres burned compared to this time last year. In fact, the number of acres burned is nearly 700% more than this time last year. With this rise in fire activity, now more than ever it's critical that all Californians prepare for wildfires. This week marks the start of Wildfire Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to ensure your home has defensible space, that you've hardened your home against embers and that you have an evacuation plan in place. Learn more at ReadyPlacer.org and ReadyForWildfire.org.

What does a Red Flag Warning mean for you? It's SIMPLE!

We have been under a red flag warning this past week. Red flag warnings activate our Red Flag Awareness Program, which triggered fire stations throughout the county to display large red flags to bring awareness to the weather conditions. What do red flag warnings mean for you -- it's SIMPLE! Learn more Sign up for Placer Alert  Include a Go Bag in your plan Monitor local first responders' social accounts  Prepare for quick evacuation Learn wildfire safety tips Ensure you have a full tank of gas

We need YOUR feedback to update our Community Wildfire Protection Plan!

As we continue with Wildfire Awareness Month, we're seeking YOUR feedback as part of our 2021 update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The results of your feedback through our survey will help serve as a roadmap to address issues surrounding wildfire preparedness in our communities! You can follow the progress of the plan update through your local fire safe council. Take the survey

🌲 Meet our new regional forest health coordinator! 🌲

Reaffirming our commitment to forest management and wildfire prevention, Placer welcomed a new regional forest health coordinator this week to the County Executive Office. Kerri Timmer comes to the county with over two decades of experience working with state, federal and non-profit partners on environmental and community sustainability projects. She will work under the direction of county Agricultural Commissioner Josh Huntsinger. Learn more

Shop Placer and treat mom this Mother’s Day!

Placer has countless unique, local retailers. Treat that special mom in your life to a gift from a local shop, flowers from a local farm, or wine from a local winery. Did we mention all the amazing restaurants we have? You get where we’re headed! Check out #ShopPlacer on Instagram to discover what local retailers have to offer. Browse now

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List of active projects throughout Placer County

Projects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. 

Active Projects

Upcoming public meetings and events

Placer County Transportation Agency Funding Strategy workshops:
          Southeast Lincoln/Rural Lincoln, May 10, 4:30 p.m.
          Auburn/North Auburn, May 13, 4:30 p.m. Information
Board of Supervisors meeting May 11, 9 a.m. Information
North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council meeting (virtual ) May 11, 6 p.m. Information
Cannabis Code Enforcement Hearing - CANCELED
Sustainable Groundwater Plan meeting, May 12, 6 p.m. Information
Virtual West Placer Municipal Advisory Council  meeting, May 12, 6:30 p.m. Information
Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council meeting May 12, 7 p.m. Information 
Planning Commission meeting, May 13,10 a.m. Agenda 

To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here.

Upcoming community events

Auburn: Rocklin Fine Arts Jarrett Student Online Art Show , STAC’s Golden Age Radio Theater-Live!, North Auburn Art Studios Tour
Meadow Vista: Spring Artist Faire in Meadow Vista

When people from different households mix, this increases the risk of transmission of COVID-19. The safest gatherings are virtual. Before attending an event, consider whether it meets the California Department of Public Health’s guidance for the prevention of COVID-19 transmission.

County jobs website is updated regularly

Check out Placer County's employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts to be notified of openings. Those without internet access can use a computer kiosk in the Human Resources Department's lobby, at 145 Fulweiler Ave., in Auburn. 

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Placer County Communications and Public Affairs
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