Washoe County Gets Federal Emergency Declaration for Hawk Fire
President declares emergency for Nevada county; public assistance available, but no individual aid for households.
Disaster Declarations in Nevada
Every disaster declarations report published for Nevada, newest first.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declared for Hawk Fire
Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Washoe County, covering the Hawk Fire that began Aug. 22.
Douglas County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Issued for Preacher Fire
Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Douglas County, Nevada, covering the Preacher Fire from July 24-29, 2017.
Lyon County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Lyon County, Nevada, covering the Upper Colony Fire.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Washoe County, covering the Stallion Fire.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Washoe County, Nevada, covering the Fred Mountain Fire.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced for Bug Fire
Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Washoe County, covering the Bug Fire that began August 8, 2026.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Washoe County, covering the Callahan Fire from Nov. 11–13.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Covers Davis Fire
Federal fire management assistance declared for Washoe County; no household grants included.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Washoe County, Nevada, covering the Gold Ranch Fire.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Covers Marie Fire
FEMA has declared a fire management assistance declaration for Washoe County, covering the Marie Fire from June 10–12, 2025.
Douglas County Fire Management Assistance Declared for Conner Fire
FEMA has declared a fire management assistance declaration for Douglas County, Nevada, covering the Conner Fire from June 20 to June 24, 2025.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Covers Public Costs, Not Household Grants
FEMA's fire management assistance declaration for the Peavine Fire in Washoe County, Nevada, provides federal funding for public infrastructure repairs but no individual assistance for households.