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Inbox: Gov. @JoeLombardoNV names Rique Robb as interim director of the Nevada Department of Human Services. Robb begins her appointment today. Previously, she was administrator and deputy administrator of the Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division.

Update: Some Nevada state services/phone lines may still be intermittently unavailable as recovery continues. Call-taking is available statewide. If a site/line doesn’t respond, please try again later. Emergencies: 911. We’ll share updates as needed.

ADVISORY *NHP and Nevada State Police Dispatch phone lines statewide are currently down. For roadside emergencies, please call 9 1 1 and request Nevada Highway Patrol emergency assistance. The Nevada Department of Public Safety website (dps.nv.gov) is also currently down. We are working to resolve this issue and will provide updates as they become available.

Some Nevada state online services & office phone lines are intermittently unavailable due to a network issue (since ~1:52 AM PT). We’re working to restore service. If a site/line doesn’t respond, please try again later.

In a few days, hundreds of bills are expected to reach Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk. Their fate rests at the tip of his pen. But he’s often influenced by the advice of his seven-member policy team. Read about the team here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/meet-t…

Honor the man, the myth, the legend (& the 🫏 burro) who helped found Tonopah during the annual Jim Butler Days. 👉 This nine-day, town-wide party runs May 18-26 with festivities including street dancing, a bartender race, whiskey tasting, & much more! bit.ly/4aeeROF

Yesterday, NDEM joined a proclamation ceremony honoring Connor Friel with NDOW for his efforts in the January 2025 missing aircraft search in Nye County. The event also recognized the many agencies that supported the mission, including NDEM's Watch Officer and Search and Rescue Coordinator. We’re grateful for the teamwork and dedication shown by all involved.

#DYK that all our local fire districts have sent crews to assist the fire-fighting efforts? Believe it or not, you can best support them by sharing posters of support and writing letters of thanks. YOU are why they are in this job, so a thank-you goes a long way.

Reno Fire crews continue to assist on the fires in Southern California. Crews are resting at the Rose Bowl between shifts. 

Our Henderson Fire crew arrived in California to assist in the devastating wildfires. They quickly got to work in the Pacific Palisades area. We are proud to provide assistance to our regional partners and neighbors.

#TMFR Firefighters continue to support firefighting efforts on the #EatonFire in Los Angeles County, in the Altadena/Pasadena area. The fire is currently at 3 percent containment, with 13,690 acres burned.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to California’s Office of Emergency Services and Office of the Governor for their invaluable assistance in restoring Southern Nevada's fuel pipeline. Their collaboration and swift response have been instrumental in addressing this critical issue, ensuring the continued availability of essential resources for our communities. This partnership exemplifies the strength and effectiveness of interstate cooperation in overcoming challenges and safeguarding the well-being of our residents.

Yesterday, we confirmed the arrival of our second S. Nevada Strike Team. LVFR and @ClarkCountyFD have sent an additional 21 members who are ready to serve. Thank you to all first responders working tirelessly to fight these fires. We are in this together. 🚒

Today, @LasVegasFD deployed an additional 14 firefighters, three Engines, and two Support Vehicles to Southern California to assist with fighting the five devastating wildfires: -Palisades Fire -Eaton Fire -Hurst Fire -Lidia Fire -Sunset Fire Our crews are helping with structural protection and will relieve local fire crews. Yesterday, other #LVFR firefighters arrived in SoCal with a 25-person Strike Team a day early: youtube.com/watch?v=hnIUUA…

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue has answered the call. LVFR, @ClarkCountyFD and @HendFireDept swiftly answered the call for support from our neighbors in Southern California. A 25-member strike team deployed earlier. We wish all members a safe return.

#TMFR has a 8 personnel currently on the #EatonFire in Los Angles County supporting our neighbor’s wildfire emergencies. TMFR Firefighter/Paramedic Jaden Protain can be seen here. Stay safe, gentlemen!

I’m grateful for our interstate cooperation and emergency management partners who worked diligently to maintain fuel supply in Southern Nevada throughout this incident. We’ll continue to ensure seamless fuel operations for all Nevadans — there is no need to panic buy.

The 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, has been requested to enter the firefight in Southern California using the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS). More on MAFFS here: 152aw.ang.af.mil/About/Fact-She…

Going to help our friends in So. #California. #ClarkCounty's Office of Emergency Mgmt. has received a request for support to fight the #CaliforniaWildfires. @ClarkCountyFD is now organizing a strike team of personnel from Las #Vegas Valley fire departments to send to the area.