Nye County is made up of expansive, arid plains and rugged mountain ranges. The area frequently experiences very high temperatures during the summer months, which can lead to heat-related emergencies, such as heatstroke and dehydration.
The dry desert climate makes the county susceptible to wildfires, particularly during the hot summer months. It’s crucial for older adults and people with disabilities to have a well-thought-out evacuation plan, considering your unique needs, in case of a wildfire.
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.
You can help to protect yourself by:
- Drinking plenty of fluids, staying out of the sun, and finding an air-conditioned place
- Staying informed about weather forecasts
- Planning for your needs in the event of evacuation, being trapped at home, or losing power
- Preparing defensible space around your home
- Staying informed about wildfires
It’s crucial for residents of Nye 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
- Emergency Alert Sign-Ups: Smart 911
- Emergency Alerts & Severe Weather Warnings
- Nye County Sheriff’s Office: 775-485-6393
- Tonopah: 775-482-8101
- Beatty: 775-553-2345
- Pahrump: 775- 751-7000
- Nye County Fire Services.: (775) 751-4279
- Amargosa Valley Fire Service: 775-372-1111
- Beatty Fire Service: 775-553-2958
- Belmont
- Crystal-Station 52
- Currant Creek/Duckwater Fire Service: 775-293-7005
- Manhattan Fire Service: 775-487-2438
- Round Mountain/Smoky Valley Fire Service: 775-377-2508
- Tonopah Fire Service: 775-482-6336
- Nye County Emergency Management: 775-751-4279
- 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: 702-791-3311
- CDC: 800-311-3435
