About Us
Washoe County Emergency Management is a regional program. We plan, prepare, mitigate, respond, and recover together as a whole community. Our region includes Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Reno Sparks Indian Colony, the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, the Washoe County School District, and the Washoe County Health District.
What is Emergency Management?
Emergency management is the coordinated process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters to protect people, property, and the environment.
Our Team
The Emergency Management Team consists of an Emergency Management Administrator and three Program Coordinators in grants and finance, homeland security, and mitigation. To learn more about the Emergency Management team, visit our Emergency Management staff profiles page.
Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)
Washoe County Emergency Management is accredited by EMAP. The program was originally accredited in 2015 and successfully completed re-accreditation in 2020. We continue to submit annual requirements to maintain that accreditation and are next up for re-accreditation in 2025.
To learn more about EMAP, visit the Emergency Management Accreditation Program page.
Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC)
The REOC is located at 5195 Spectrum Blvd, Reno, NV 89512. It is co-located with Washoe County Sheriff's Office dispatch and Reno Police Department dispatch.
To learn more about the REOC, visit the Regional Emergency Operations Center page.
Laws and Regulations
Washoe County Emergency Management is created and governed by state and local laws and regulations.