Incline Village’s natural beauty is complemented by its forested surroundings, making it susceptible to wildfires, particularly during dry, hot seasons. 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.
Other common occurrences in Incline Village are winter storms and heavy snowfall, which can result in blocked roads, power outages, and limited access to essential services.
For older adults and people with disabilities, navigating these conditions can be challenging, making winter storm preparedness and a well-thought-out evacuation plan crucial.
You can help to protect yourself by:
- Preparing defensible space around your home
- Creating winter emergency kits
- Arranging for snow removal assistance
- Staying informed about weather forecasts
- Planning for your needs in the event of evacuation, being trapped at home, or losing power
- Staying informed on wildfires
It’s crucial for residents of Incline Village 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 Alerts & Severe Weather Warnings
- Washoe County Sheriff’s Office: 775-328-3001
- North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District: 775-831-0351
- Washoe County Emergency Management: 775-337-5898
- Nevada Highway Patrol: 775-688-2500
- 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
- Southwest Gas: 800-772-4555 — Call 9-1-1 for a gas leak
- American Red Cross: 775-856-1000
- Salvation Army: 775-688-4588
- Weather Updates
- FBI: 775-825-6600
- CDC: 800-311-3435
