Current Reported Disasters or Emergencies and Resources
No disasters or emergencies are reported at this time. If you are experiencing a disaster or emergency, please contact your local WIC Clinic or the Nevada WIC State Office at 775-684-5942 or through email at WICGeneral@health.nv.gov.
Previously Reported Disasters or Emergencies and Resources
Extreme Heat Resources
- Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Extreme Heat | Climate and Health | CDC
- Summer Heat Health Tips Flyer
- Stay Cool Clark County– includes Southern Nevada Heat Resource Map, extreme heat information, heat health tips, and community resources
- CDC – Infants and Children and Heat– provides tips on protecting infants and children from heat-related illnesses, recognizing warning signs, and keeping children safe during extreme heat
- Ready.gov: offers general safety information, including how to stay cool, and prepare for periods of extreme heat.
Hawk Fire
- Food Assistance: Food Assistance – Nevada 211
- Emergency Shelters: Emergency Shelter – Nevada 211
- People: Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St.
- Small animals: Please do not bring pets to the shelter. Small animals can be taken to Washoe County Regional Animal Services, 2825 Longley Lane
- Large animals: Ironwood Event Center, 5600 Whiskey Springs Rd
- Hotels offering discounted emergency rooms:
- Silver Legacy
- El Dorado
- Circus Circus Reno
- J-Resort
- Nevada Office of Emergency Management
- Washoe Regional Emergency Information Center
- Watch Duty App
- Smart911 App
- AirNow.gov