In The News – TTCF shares wildfire preparedness tips from COAD, sheriffs’ offices
July 21, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Sierra Sun, 07/21/2025, Written by Eli Ramos
Last Friday, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) brought together speakers from Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), the Nevada County sheriff’s office and the Placer County sheriff’s office for their Lunch and Learn. The speakers aimed to keep people up to date on wildfire safety and preparedness.
Anne Rarick, COAD manager, spoke first on the role of COAD in the Tahoe-Truckee region. The organization works with local nonprofits, businesses, faith-based communities and the governmental partners to share information and address community needs during and after disasters.
Rarick said that the top five steps they have for disaster preparedness are as follows: