Emergency Management

Contact Us

PO Box 566
Panaca, NV 89042
Telephone: 775-962-2376 | Email: eholt@lincolnnv.com
Eric Holt, Emergency Manager

Earthquake Preparedness | General Safety/Preparedness | Seasonal Safety | Hazard Mitigation Plan| Home Safety |

The on-line encyclopedia Wikipedia defines emergency management (or disaster management) as the discipline of dealing with and avoiding risks. It is a discipline that involves preparing for disaster before it occurs, disaster response as well as supporting, and rebuilding society after natural or human-made disasters have occurred. In general, any emergency management is the continuous process by which all individuals, groups, and communities manage hazards in an effort to avoid or ameliorate the impact of disasters resulting from the hazards.

Notices

Winter is just around the corner!

Make sure your heating sources are in excellent working condition. If you heat with wood, make sure your chimney or stove pipe is clean. Do not overload electric outlets. Do not run an electric heater on a small-sized wire extension cord. Keep a clean area 2-3 feet around heaters. Do not leave candles burning when they are unattended.

Wildfire Survival

It takes a community. You Can Make a Difference! The Living With Fire web site has useful information to help Nevadans live more safely with the threat of wildfire. The Bureau of Land Management Fire Assistance web site has information about community assistance available to educate and prepare its citizens to live safely in the areas where wildland and urban areas meet.

Safety Message

Fires are one of the primary causes of home injuries and fire hazards exist in nearly every room. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, approximately two-thirds of the fire-related home deaths occur because they either didn’t have smoke alarms or they weren’t working. Install at least one smoke detector outside every bedroom and on every level of your home. Check the batteries monthly and replace them at least once a year.

Emergency Response

Letter of Promulgation – This letter officially notifies all citizens of the existence of the Lincoln County Emergency Operations Plan.

Do you and your family have an emergency response plan and an emergency kit? Read more…

Useful Links

Reduce the Fuels – Reduce the Risk – Letter from the Nevada State Fire Marshall

Living with Wildfire – This web site is sponsored by several state and federal agencies that have responsibilities for wildfire. It has important and useful information for homeowners and communities on what we can do to be aware of dangers and make our homes and communities safer from the dangers of wildfire. There are also blogs and Facebook comments concerning wildfire available on this web site.