White Pine County includes the Great Basin desert, high mountain ranges, and the scenic Snake Valley. The area is prone to wildfires, especially during dry and hot seasons. These fires can threaten homes, communities, and natural resources.

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.

The region can experience severe weather events, including thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and hail. These events can result in power outages and property damage. Heavy rains in the region can lead to flash floods, posing risks to residents and motorists.

Wildfires and floods pose 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 about wildfires

It’s crucial for residents of White Pine 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
• White Pine County Fire: 775-296-0418
• 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
• Nevada Highway Patrol: 775-688-2500
• American Red Cross: 775-856-1000
• CDC: 800-311-3435