Category: Emergency Management
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Davis Fire Update: 92% Contained, Transitioning Back to Local Control
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fire. Anyone who was near the day-use area of Davis Creek Regional Park on September 8th is encouraged to contact authorities if they have any information. A forest area…
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Lightning Strike Starts King Fire
The fire is located near the Tahoe Rim Trail in the Mt. Rose Wilderness. Hikers and visitors in the area should expect to see smoke, fire crews, equipment, and aerial activity. For safety reasons, please be mindful of the ongoing operations.
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Fire Weather Watch Issued for Lake Tahoe and Truckee Areas on Saturday, August 17th
This period of heightened fire risk is a critical reminder of the importance of vigilance and preparedness during wildfire season. Be sure to follow the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and the US National Weather Service Reno Nevada for real time updates.
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Spring Forward Safely
Join hands with the Fire Department to safeguard our community against wildfires. Sign up for your complimentary Defensible Space Inspection, complete with a comprehensive report and photographs. Let’s work together to enhance our understanding of wildfire prevention.
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US National Weather Service Reno Issues Blizzard Warning
This press release was sent by Tia Rancourt, Public Education/Information Officer at the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. It has been re-posted on our website on their behalf. WINTER WEATHER PREPARATIONS US National Weather Service Reno has issued a Blizzard Warning in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday, February 29 through…
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Water Line Break on Tyner Way
Around 8am this morning, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office announced that the 800 block of Tyner Way is temporarily closed to non-residents due to a water line break in the area that has caused damage to the roadway. Currently, there is no estimated time for when the road will reopen. Updates…
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Pile Burns Continue Along Highway 28
The Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District continues to whittle away at forest fuel and will be pile burning in two areas off Highway 28.
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Where’s My Plow?
Washoe County Community Services plows county streets as efficiently as possible, keeping priority streets passable, minimizing disruption to traffic, and keeping costs to a minimum.
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Incline Village Prescribed Burns: November 13-14 (Diamond Peak)
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection Department will be conducting a prescribed pile burn in the Diamond Peak Ski Resort on Monday and Tuesday this week.
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Washoe County CAB Summary: Robust Discussion on the Mobility Hub
The Tahoe Transportation District has set their sights on building a mobility hub at the old elementary school on Southwood, and residents in this community are doing everything they can to stop them.
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Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation Forum: October 18th
Join North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Washoe County Emergency Management, and Perimeter for agency presentations and discussions on how to keep ourselves safe in an emergency.
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Washoe County Emergency Management Conducting Evacuation Drill
There will be an evacuation drill in the Second Creek area to test the effectiveness of the Regional Evacuation, Shelter, and Mass Care Plan in response to a simulated wildland fire.