Nevada Office of Emergency Management / Homeland Security

Nevada Office of Emergency Management / Homeland Security Vision: Helping people before, during, and after emergencies.

Mission: Helping Nevada prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters by building a more resilient Nevada through coordination and partnerships. The Nevada Office of Emergency Management/Homeland Security coordinates the efforts of the State, its political subdivisions, private and volunteer organizations and tribal nations in reducing the impact of disasters by planning, developing, implementing and maintaining programs for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

08/13/2026
08/13/2026
08/13/2026

Reminder!

Fires are impacting highways in Northern Nevada. Check https://www.nvroads.com/ for the latest information on road closures. Find more updates on X by following

Nevada Office of Emergency Management / Homeland Security has resources all in one place: https://oem.nv.gov/wildfire-info-2026

08/12/2026

πŸ”₯ Bug & Stallion Fire Quick Facts πŸ”₯

Evening of August 12, 2026
Bug Fire
Acres: 70,757
Containment: 3%
Personnel: 579

Stallion
Acres: 33,731
Containment: 0%
Personnel: 192

Fire conditions will remain dynamic with forecasted thunderstorms. Crews remain focused on protecting values at risk in nearby communities. Thanks to the hard work of ground crews and air resources containment has improved.

πŸ“ΈCrews remain hard at work in and around communities to protect values at risk and structures.

From NV Energy
08/12/2026

From NV Energy

From Nevada State Police
08/12/2026

From Nevada State Police

8/12/26 3:36 p.m. - Washoe County, NV. :

State Route 446 is now open.

State Route 445 remains closed between Axe Handle Canyon Road and State Route 446.

For the most current evacuation zones, road closures and incident updates, please go to Perimeter Map: Perimetermap.com

Food and water is being distributed to all Sutcliffe and Nixon evacuees.
08/12/2026

Food and water is being distributed to all Sutcliffe and Nixon evacuees.

Road closures due to a mudslide in Douglas County, Nevada.
08/12/2026

Road closures due to a mudslide in Douglas County, Nevada.

Update 5:47 p.m.: The road is now open in both directions.

π—₯𝗒𝗔𝗗 π—–π—Ÿπ—’π—¦π—¨π—₯π—˜: Fish Springs Road is closed at Jo Lane in Gardnerville due to a mudslide.

Douglas County crews are on scene assessing the situation. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route until the roadway is reopened.

Use caution and give crews room to work.

08/12/2026

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2478 Fairview Drive
Carson City, NV
89701

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17756870300

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