Foothill residents asked to be prepared should evacuations be ordered

Douglas County is asking communities along Foothill Road to be on the alert and start preparing for potential evacuations.

Evacuations have not been ordered for the following areas at this time, however, there is potential for evacuation warnings to become evacuation orders in the near future. The communities possibly affected are:

Any homes or property located on Foothill Road from Centerville Lane north to Muller Lane. Included the valley side of Kingsbury Grade and any homes that are accessed by Foothill Road between Centerville Lane and Muller Lane. We are asking residents to stay vigilant, pay attention to emergency phone alerts, and have a plan in place for potential evacuations. In addition, plan for road closures in the area. 

Nevada Department of Transportation has the following roads closed:

The following are soft road closures, meaning the roads are open to residents and employees who must enter the area to access their home or work.

• US 50 going west bound (into the Tahoe Basin) at Spooner Jct. (S. Carson Street & 50)

• SR 207 west bound at Foothill Road (intersection at the bottom of Kingsbury Grade)

• SR 28 and US 50 Jct. west bound on 50

County officials urge residents to have a transportation plan for animals and livestock. 

"Think about fuel, medications, keepsakes, documents and groceries you might need. Think about your loved ones on oxygen or anyone who may need assistance leaving their home." 

Living with Fire has a Wildfire Evacuation Checklist for reference. To view, visit the following link: https://www.livingwithfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Evacuation-Checklist-2020-one-page.pdf

"Should evacuations occur, you will receive an emergency alert notification on your phone, and may be asked to leave your home by emergency responders," County officials said. "It is not recommended to wait for someone to visit your home. If you feel unsafe, leave the area. If you do not have a cell phone or landline, please keep in contact with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family."