Yuba Water Agency

California Flood Preparedness Week is a reminder to prepare for flooding BEFORE winter weather arrives. 📍 Know your evacuation zone on ZoneHaven 🚨 Sign up for emergency notifications with Yuba Alert, also known as CodeRED 🎒 Pack an emergency go bag and make a family plan 📲 Follow Yuba County Office of Emergency Services and Yuba County Sheriff for real-time updates during storms and emergencies When severe weather is in the forecast, local officials are the most reliable source for the latest updates. Be cautious of unverified and inaccurate information shared by non-governmental accounts – don’t let rumors or unverified posts put your safety at risk. More at bepreparedyuba.org.

In Yuba County, it takes close coordination among local, regional and state agencies to reduce the risk of flooding. Because when the water levels begin to rise, every minute matters, every forecast counts and communication can save lives. In recognition of California Flood Preparedness Week, check out our latest video to hear from your regional emergency managers, levee districts and Yuba Water staff about the teamwork and collaboration that happens before, during and after high water events. California Department of Water Resources, Yuba County Sheriff's Department

It’s California Flood Preparedness Week! While we’ve made tremendous progress in reducing flood risk in Yuba County, anytime you live near a levee or below a dam, there’s still a possibility of flooding. Being prepared starts with knowing your risk. 📍 Know your evacuation zone on ZoneHaven 🚨 Sign up for CodeRED alerts 📲 Follow Yuba County Office of Emergency Services and Yuba County Sheriff for real-time updates during storms and emergencies Join us next Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. at the Five30 Event Center for our Flood Preparedness and Awareness Town Hall to learn more about local flood risk, recent improvements and how you can stay prepared. More info: bit.ly/oct29-floodrisk

Today is Imagine a Day Without Water, which is something we simply cannot do. That’s why we invest millions of dollars each year to ensure a reliable water supply for Yuba County. From maintaining environmental flows for fish and wildlife, to managing groundwater and upgrading critical infrastructure like pipes and canals for local farmers and ranchers, we’re deeply committed to the sustainability of this critical resource. Learn more about the people, partnerships and projects that help keep the water flowing in Yuba County: bit.ly/yubawater-water

A sight not often seen - our Narrows 1 Powerhouse and tramway all lit up at night with a nearly full harvest moon shining above! Shout-out to Yuba Water Operator Collin Nunnink for capturing this incredible photo while working a recent night shift!

What does a “100-year flood” really mean? What’s the difference between an evacuation warning and an order? Could what happened this summer in Texas happen here? Join us for a special community event later this month. Don’t miss this chance to get informed and prepared before storm season! 🎟️ Yuba County Flood Risk Awareness & Preparedness Town Hall 📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 5:00-7:30 p.m. 📍 Five30 Event Center, 1104 J Street + Facebook Live Don’t miss this chance to get informed and prepared before storm season! Share your questions below or send us a message so we can answer them during our panel discussion.💬 ➡️ Details and RSVP: bit.ly/yuba-oct29

Hydro engineer, environmental scientist, ditch tender, electrician, plant mechanic – these are just a few of the many careers you’ll find at California water agencies like ours. If you’re passionate about serving your community, a career in water might be for you. Explore our “Beneath the Surface” video series to dive deeper into some of the work we do here at Yuba Water and the people powering a brighter future for Yuba County. bit.ly/yubawaer-bts

💧 💙Happy California Water Professionals Appreciation Week! 💙💧 Yuba Water may not be a residential water provider, but our team plays a vital role in the daily lives of Yuba County residents by reducing flood risk, providing reliable water for farms and ranches, generating clean hydropower and investing in our community. This week, we join agencies across the state in celebrating the dedicated water professionals who work around the clock to ensure safe, reliable water for California. #CAWaterWeek #WeAreCAWater

📢 Yuba Water just approved nearly $350,000 in grants and loans to support wildfire resilience in the Yuba County foothills and improve water supply reliability. The funding will support the Yuba Resource Conservation District's efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire on small private lands and a project to modernize a water conveyance system for the Hallwood Irrigation Company. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gky_6B4g

365 days a year, rain or shine, day or night - our hydro operators are the eyes and ears around our hydroelectric power generation and flood risk reduction facilities. In this month's Faces of Yuba Water, get to know Collin Nunnink, one of our dedicated operators who constantly monitors our power generators, river flows and related systems that are central to our operations: adobe.ly/3KzzLjQ