Disasters
County to test Code Red system Friday
As part of the Washoe County Regional Emergency team effort to keep citizens and businesses informed during a disaster, an “all call” test of the Code Red reverse 911 dialing system will be conducted mid-day Friday, Dec. 28. The County-wide, “all-call" test will help validate the phone database by dialing ...
Washoe County Emergency team will run “All Call” test for residents Dec. 28
RENO -- As part of the Washoe County Regional Emergency team effort to keep citizens and businesses informed during a disaster, an “all call” test of the Code Red reverse 911 dialing system will be conducted mid-day Friday, Dec. 28. The Countywide, “all-call" test will help validate the phone ...
Rescue team save husband, wife kayakers missing around Stampede Reservoir
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office RAVEN Helicopter Unit, Search and Rescue and HASTY Team members are being credited with saving the lives of two missing kayakers at the Stampede Reservoir in Truckee, California late Monday night. The Sheriff's RAVEN Flight Crew, Search and Rescue and HASTY Team members responded to ...
2012 Year of wildfires and a superstorm: Be careful how you give
LAS VEGAS -- Wildfires charred the West and Superstorm Sandy clobbered the East this year. Nevada consumer advocates encourage holiday donations for disaster relief, but they also caution that some homework is in order. Las Vegas attorney Beverly Salhanick suggests you think for a moment, on-line or on the phone, ...
Proactive emergency preparations worked well for residents, businesses under threat of flood
RENO -- The collaboration of residents, businesses, local, regional, state and federal agencies resulting from last weekend’s flood warnings demonstrated the value of the region’s emergency planning and preparedness efforts. Washoe County Emergency Manager, Aaron Kenneston, is confident that the efforts of the past weekend will help the region ...
Reno area flood plans under development
RENO, NV -- The Truckee River Flood Management Authority says they will continue to have meetings to form a better flood plan for the Reno area. Executive Director Jay Aldean tells us this month’s meeting will be critical. “We’re going to be talking about an engineering contract to actually develop ...
Flood alert and high wind warning update
RENO -- The river level forecast for the Truckee River Vista Gauge in Sparks has been updated by the National Weather Service River Forecast Center. The Center is now forecasting the Truckee River to hit flood stage at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, and peak at approximately 9:00 ...
Washoe County helps residents prepare for possible weekend flooding
RENO -- Washoe County and all regional partners in the Truckee Meadows area are advising that the region is on flood alert, and are working together to prepare for possible flooding over the weekend. The County has a list of 22 locations where residents can obtain sandbags starting Friday ...
Flood preparations underway
With the upcoming storms and the potential impacts to the community, the City of Reno is continuing to monitor weather conditions, make advanced preparations, and coordinate with area agencies. “Reno’s Fire and Police, Public Works, and Parks Departments are working together to ensure we are prepared for the upcoming winds ...
TMCC to host fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Sandy
RENO, NV -- Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) welcomes all students, staff and Northern Nevada community members to attend a special fundraiser to help those affected by the devastating superstorm, Hurricane Sandy. The event will be held at the V. James Eardley Student Center on Monday, November 19 from 4 ...
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