Churchill County is made up of arid deserts, fertile valleys, and rugged mountains. The area experiences scorching summer temperatures, which can pose serious health risks to vulnerable populations. It’s crucial to stay hydrated, identify cool places for shelter, and recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses. Furthermore, having access to reliable cooling systems and emergency contact information for assistance during heatwaves is essential to safeguarding your well-being.

Churchill County also experiences flash flooding, which can inundate roads and properties, leading to hazardous conditions for all residents, especially people who may face mobility challenges.

You can help to protect yourself by:

• In the summer, drinking plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and find an air-conditioned place
• Thinking about how a flood could affect you
• Planning for your needs in the event of evacuation, being trapped at home, or losing power
• Staying informed about weather forecasts

It’s crucial for residents of Churchill County to stay informed about potential emergencies and have an emergency preparedness plan in place, including having a network, knowing evacuation routes, having emergency supplies, and staying tuned to local news and authorities for updates during such events.

Emergency Contact Information

• Emergency: 9-1-1
• Mental Health Emergency: 9-8-8
• Reverse 911 Mobile App
• Emergency Alerts & Severe Weather Warnings
• Churchill County Emergency Management
• Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department: 775-423-6521
• City of Fallon Police Dept.: 775-423-2111
• Nevada Health, Human and Social Services: 2-1-1
• Nevada Dept. of Transportation (Live Traffic/Road Conditions/Cameras): 5-1-1
• PERIMETER (Real-time mapping for evacuations and other emergency incidents)
• Poison Control: 800-222-1222
• NV Energy (Outages & Emergencies): 775-834-4100 — Call 9-1-1 for a gas leak
• Southwest Gas: 800-772-4555 — Call 9-1-1 for a gas leak
• Salvation Army: 775-688-4588
• Weather Updates
• CDC: 800-311-3435