The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has forecasted a major winter storm impacting the greater Reno-Tahoe area Thursday night through Saturday evening. For the latest information on the storm, visit weather.gov/Reno.
City of Reno crews will continue monitoring the weather conditions and are working around the clock to prepare for the next series of storms.
The public is advised to consider the following information heading into the storm:
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Have a supply of non-perishable foods, medicine, baby supplies and pet food, as well as one gallon of water per person per day.
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If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. For statewide road conditions visit NV Roads or call 511. See winter driving safety tips.
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Remember to shovel snow from your driveway, sidewalk and near the roadway. This gives plows a place to push snow and helps reduce the chance of a snow berm being created across your driveway.
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Have flashlights and/or battery-powered lanterns available, and a supply of back-up batteries.
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Make a family disaster plan and emergency kit for floods, earthquakes and fires.
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Keep pets inside.
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Reno residents can submit flooding and downed trees in public spaces to Reno Direct at 775-334-4636 (INFO). After-hours reports can be called into 775-352-4249.
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Consider all downed power lines as live and dangerous. If you see one, stay away and call 911 and NV Energy to report.
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Keep outdoor home ventilation and chimneys clear of snow.
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Remember to check in on loved ones and neighbors, especially older adults.
