Eureka County is made up of vast desert plains, rugged mountain ranges, and historic mining districts. The dry climate and vegetation make it vulnerable to wildfires, particularly during the 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.
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.
The area can also experience severe winter weather conditions, including heavy snowstorms, which can impact transportation and infrastructure. Sudden heavy rainfall can lead to flash floods, posing risks to residents and motorists.
You can help to protect yourself by:
- Thinking about how a flood could affect you
- Planning for your needs in the event of evacuation, being trapped at home, or losing power
- Creating winter emergency kits
- Arranging for snow removal assistance
- Staying informed about weather forecasts
- Preparing defensible space around your home
- Staying informed on wildfires
It’s essential for residents of Eureka 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
- Reverse 911 Mobile App
- Emergency Alerts & Severe Weather Warnings
- Eureka County Sheriff’s Office: 775-237-5330
- Eureka County Volunteer Fire Dept.
- Crescent Valley Volunteer Valley Fire Dept.: 775-468-0238
- Eureka County Emergencies
- Eureka County Emergency Medical Services: 775-237-5306
- 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
- Nevada Highway Patrol: 775-688-2500
- American Red Cross: 775-856-1000
- CDC: 800-311-3435
