Tim Robb

This Election Day, Nevada Office of Emergency Management Chief Brett Compston and Deputy Chief Sharon Luce joined their fellow Election Integrity Task Force members in Carson City and Las Vegas. The Election Integrity Task Force monitors polling locations across the state, prepared to respond if needed. The task force also includes staff from @NVSOS and the Attorney General’s Office, as well as local and state law enforcement. Members work hard behind the scenes to protect voter rights and ensure Nevada's elections remain free and fair.

If you've been impacted by recent wildfires, the Small Business Administration has set up a Disaster Loan Outreach Center to help Nevada homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans. SBA customer service representatives will be at the North Valleys Community Center starting tomorrow to answer questions about their disaster loan program, explain the application process and help people complete their applications. Walk‑ins are welcome. The Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will close permanently on Friday, October 30. The deadline to return physical damage applications is Nov. 10. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 11, 2027. To apply online or learn more, visit sba.gov/disaster

Employees at the Nevada Office of Emergency Management are no stranger to preparing for a disaster. Today, learn some tips from Chief Brett Compston, who is frequently out in rural Nevada with his family. Start the #30DaysReady challenge today and stay ahead of the next emergency. Learn how at oem.nv.gov/30-days #NationalPreparednessMonth #BePrepared #BeReady #EmergencyPreparedness

Today, Preliminary Damage Assessment teams made up of personnel from the Nevada Office of Emergency Management, Washoe County, Nevada - Government and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District went into communities impacted by the Hawk Fire to evaluate the extent and severity of damage. These assessments document impacts from the fire and help determine whether the disaster meets the financial thresholds and eligibility requirements needed to pursue additional federal assistance. NV OEM also participated in a Debris Management Task Force led by Washoe County, continuing coordination in response to the local health emergency related to debris from the Hawk, Bug, and Stallion fires. This morning, NV OEM’s Sharon Luce joined ARC Reno on FOX 11, where she discussed recovery efforts and announced that Governor Joe Lombardo formally requested a Presidential emergency declaration for the Hawk Fire. The request seeks immediate federal assistance to protect public health and safety, maintain essential services and support communities recovering from the fire. Our team also joined state, local and community partners at Washoe County’s Community Resource Center at the North Valley Community Center, connecting wildfire survivors with information, assistance and recovery resources. The Community Resource Center is open at 8085 Silver Lake Road in Reno: Friday, Aug. 28 through Monday, Aug. 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 through Friday, Sept. 4: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bright Harbor, which is supporting Hawk Fire recovery efforts, has created an online intake to help Nevada fire survivors identify potential funding opportunities and recovery resources. You can fill out their form at oem.nv.gov/fire-assistance. As response operations continue, NV OEM and our partners remain focused on helping communities move into recovery and connecting survivors with the resources they need. You can find links to resources and info related to the fire at linktr.ee/nvoem #HawkFire #bugfire #StallionFire #oxleyfire #mcconnellfire

Our Nevada Emergency Operations Center (NV EOC) Manager, Heather Lafferty, featured on @KPIXtv this morning. She discussed the Nevada Office of Emergency Management's role in Hawk Fire response and recovery, as well as the resources available to survivors. The State of Nevada is proud to continue supporting our local and federal partners. Recovery resources and current fire information can be found on linktr.ee/nvoem

As response efforts continue on the #HawkFire, Nevada OEM remains focused on supporting Washoe County and coordinating state, federal and mutual-aid resources. Today's efforts included: • State Liaison Officers Zach McCullough and Aaron Thacker continued supporting operations in Washoe County. • Members of FEMA’s Incident Management Assistance Team began arriving, and Arizona provided a Volunteer Agency Liaison. • Urban Search and Rescue K-9 teams from Las Vegas arrived and began working today. • Nevada OEM continued supporting Nevada National Guard forces and coordinating resources for the evacuation center. • The Nevada EOC monitored approximately 30 other fires across the state while supporting the Hawk Fire response. The Hawk Fire reached 27% containment, and many evacuation zones were downgraded from GO NOW to GET SET, allowing residents to return home with caution. Residents in these areas should remain alert and prepared in case conditions change. Nevada OEM will also participate in tonight’s community meeting at 7 PM Special thanks to the Australian firefighters from the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service and to all the agencies and personnel who helped protect communities affected by the fire. Nevada OEM will continue coordinating with its partners and supporting the response for as long as needed. For official Hawk Fire information and updates, visit linktr.ee/hawkfire #HawkFire #WashoeCounty #nevada #EmergencyManagement