WPBN: Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada announced resources that will be deployed to Southern California to aid in the fight against wildfires.
Four strike teams, one task force, and twenty-five engines will comprise a total of 110 to 125 employees.
“Nevada firefighting assets will deploy to Southern California today to assist our neighbors in combatting one of the worst fires in recent history,” Governor Lombardo stated. “I’m grateful for the bravery of our firefighters and for the swift response from our state and local partners. Please join me in praying for the safety of our first responders and for immediate relief for the families and communities displaced by these wildfires.”
Additionally, he urges Californian families to move to Nevada and make use of all state resources.
“The State of Nevada has a number of resources available for families relocating to Nevada, and I encourage anyone in need to reach out and secure assistance during this difficult time,” Governor Lombardo stated.
Listed below, according to the office of the governor, are all of the available resources:
Department of Health and Human Services:
- Nevada 211 can assist people throughout the state in connecting with resources by texting their zip code to 898211, calling 2-1-1, or visiting Nevada211.org.
- For anyone in need of immediate crisis therapy, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by phone, text, or online chat. Callers will be linked to helpful, nearby behavioral health options in the Silver State after being connected to a Nevada 988 Call Center. For additional information, visit 988lifeline.org or call 9-8-8.
- The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is accepting applications for aid from displaced Californians and their families by phone at 702-486-1646 or online at accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov.
- In order to get ready for the necessary housing and community support, the Public Health Preparedness program is coordinating and exchanging information with the partners.
- In order to help individuals and ascertain their eligibility for WIC, assistance with papers, or program eligibility information, the Department of Health and Human Services is available to coordinate with counterparts in California.
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Nevada Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (NVDEM)
- In addition to working with California and FEMA on cross-border initiatives, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (NVDEM) will continue to be in charge of all information exchange and the coordination of state agency deployments in Nevada.
- Furthermore, NVDEM will keep informing the public, media, and local partners on preparatory measures, messaging, resource requests, informational websites, and situational awareness for local, state, federal, and tribal partners.
- Please visit https://dem.nv.gov/. or call 775-687-0300 to speak with NVDEM directly.
Nevada Department of Agriculture:
- Through a number of initiatives, such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the Division of Food and Nutrition supplies food to food banks around Nevada. People may be eligible for a number of programs, and there are programs for different circumstances. For additional information, get in touch with the ThreeSquare or another nearby food bank.
- In order to trace animal diseases, the Division of Animal Industry keeps an eye on animal movements. Those who are going with animals can phone 775-353-3709 or email [email protected]. For the emergency transportation of horses and dogs that might be displaced by the fires, the State Quarantine Officer has waived the entry restrictions.
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Nevada Department of Veterans Services:
- If a veteran is coming from California and needs help with housing, health care, or veterans benefits, please call the Nevada Department of Veterans Services at 775-688-1653 or visit https://veterans.nv.gov/contact. You can also ask any questions you may have by visiting veterans.nv.gov/ask-a-vso/.
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
- Please call (775) 684-4549 or send an email to [email protected] if you are coming from California and need a replacement California driver’s license or ID card, or if you plan to move to Nevada permanently and need a Nevada driver’s license, ID card, or temporary movement permit for a vehicle.
- People who require new Social Security cards are advised to go to www.ssa.gov/myaccount, the website of the Social Security Administration.
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