Legislation Details

File #: TMP-12166    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 8/10/2026 In control: Manager
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and possible action to ratify the August 10, 2026, Declaration of State of Emergency by the Washoe County Manager.  Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 414 and Washoe County Code (WCC) 65.320 the Washoe County Manager declared an emergency to exercise the powers prescribed by state law, by Washoe County ordinances and resolutions, and by the Washoe County emergency plans in response to the August 8, 2026 Bug and Fred Mountain Fires near Cold Springs, Red Rock, Antelope Valley, Hungry Valley, and surrounding areas of Washoe County which was an event that threatened loss of life, injury to person or property, human suffering or financial loss to the extent that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Attachments: 1. BCC 08-25-2026 - Staff Report -Declaration.docx.pdf, 2. Emergency Dec Bug Fire 2026.pdf
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Discussion and possible action to ratify the August 10, 2026, Declaration of State of Emergency by the Washoe County Manager.  Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 414 and Washoe County Code (WCC) 65.320 the Washoe County Manager declared an emergency to exercise the powers prescribed by state law, by Washoe County ordinances and resolutions, and by the Washoe County emergency plans in response to the August 8, 2026 Bug and Fred Mountain Fires near Cold Springs, Red Rock, Antelope Valley, Hungry Valley, and surrounding areas of Washoe County which was an event that threatened loss of life, injury to person or property, human suffering or financial loss to the extent that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION