Nevada Emergency Preparedness

Based on 22 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Nevada.

18
Risk Score
Low

Top Threats in Nevada

Fire (1 declarations)
Low
Flood (12 declarations)
Low
Severe Storm (7 declarations)
Low
Earthquake (1 declarations)
Low

FEMA Disaster History

Nevada has had 22 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.

Declarations by Type

Flood 12
Severe Storm 7
Biological 1
Fire 1
Earthquake 1

Recent Declarations

Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides 2023-04-27
Covid-19 Pandemic 2020-04-04
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides 2017-03-27
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides 2017-02-17
Severe Storms And Flooding 2014-11-05

Preparedness Tips for Nevada

  • Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home
  • Keep your go bag packed and ready during fire season
  • Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
  • Have N95 masks on hand for wildfire smoke events

Emergency Contacts

Nevada Division of Emergency Management

775-687-0300

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Recommended Gear

Go Bag

Wildfire evacuations often happen with little notice

Air Filtration

Smoke from wildfires creates hazardous air quality for weeks

Emergency Radio

Stay informed about evacuation orders and fire progression

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