Storey County’s scenic vistas and adjacency to wilderness areas render it prone to wildfires, especially amid dry, sweltering seasons.

Smoke associated with wildfires can contribute to COPD exacerbations during heavy smoke conditions, especially in older populations. Visit Rural NV Smoke for up-to-date smoke conditions in the area.

Another common emergency in Storey County is flash flooding, often triggered by sudden heavy rainfall or snowmelt from the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains. Flash floods can swiftly inundate roads and properties, posing significant risks to all residents, but especially to older adults and people with disabilities who may face mobility challenges.

You can help to protect yourself by:

• 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
• Preparing defensible space around your home
• Staying informed on wildfires

It’s crucial for residents of Storey 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
• Storey County Emergency Alert Sign-Ups: Smart 911
• Emergency Alerts & Severe Weather Warnings
• Storey County Fire Protection District: 775-847-0954
• Storey County Sheriff’s Department: 775-847-0959
• Storey County Emergency Management: 775-634-7443
• Nevada Highway Patrol: 775-688-2500
• 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
• American Red Cross: 775-856-1000
• CDC: 800-311-3435