If you believe you are experiencing or have witnessed a life-threatening emergency, call 911 to contact the police LAW ENFORCEMENT, fire and paramedics.

Call the Storey County Sheriff/Fire/Paramedics DISPATCH CENTER at (775) 847-0950 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            (775) 847-0950      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to contact Sheriff, Fire and Paramedic personnel regarding issues that are not life-threatening.

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            1-800-222-1222      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for 24-hour advice from medical specialists regarding poison-related treatment and prevention.

COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLANS --  AND EVACUATION PLANS:

The Storey County Emergency Operations plan is available for review by any resident by contacting either the Fire Department or Emergency Management.  County evacuation plans have been formulated and documented.  Brochures were sent out to all Storey County residents explaining the evacuation plan, and containing maps that show where and how various locations in the county would evacuate, should it be necessary. These brochures continue to be available through either Storey County Fire Department (775-847-0954 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            775-847-0954      end_of_the_skype_highlighting) or Storey County Emergency Management (775-847-0986 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            775-847-0986      end_of_the_skype_highlighting).  Evacuation plans are important for you to keep handy in your home and business.  Evacuation plans for your domestic pets or large animals are also part of the county evacuation plans pursuant to Nevada law.  However it is still encumbent on the homeowner to be prepared to ensure the safety of all your pets and animals.

Storey County continues to work with the State of Nevada to participate in the emergency preparedness functions.