Governor Lombardo, along with Clark and Nye counties in Nevada, has declared a state of emergency in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary. With the storm expected to hit the region, these measures aim to ensure the safety of residents and mitigate potential damages. The declaration allows emergency response teams to access necessary resources and coordinate efforts more effectively. The state of emergency emphasizes the seriousness of the situation and highlights the importance of taking precautionary measures to protect the affected areas and their communities..
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Governor Joe Lombardo, Clark County and Nye County declared a state of emergency Sunday ahead of Tropical Storm Hilary’s arrival in Nevada.
Hilary made landfall early Sunday. Forecasters expected Hilary to make history as the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing flash floods, mudslides, isolated tornadoes, high winds and power outages.
Gov. Lombardo made the emergency declaration after previously deploying the Nevada National Guard to respond to areas that may be impacted by Hilary. An emergency declaration allows more resources to respond to the emergency, including federal resources.
“My administration will continue to work diligently with state, federal, tribal, and local partners in preparation and response to this severe weather event. Hurricane Hilary represents a serious threat to our communities, and once again, I implore all Nevadans to prepare for flooding, remain vigilant, and to follow all guidance from state and local emergency officials,” Gov. Lombardo said in a statement.
Clark and Nye counties also declared a state of emergency. Nye County officials said they anticipate “major to historic” flood impacts for much of the region. The National Weather Service said Clark, Mohave and Nye counties all had “major” weather risk on Sunday.
Clark County officials said they do not foresee any impacts to operations or employees coming to work on Monday, but advised checking in with direct supervisors.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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Governor Joe Lombardo, along with Clark County and Nye County, has declared a state of emergency in Nevada ahead of Tropical Storm Hilary’s arrival. Hilary made landfall early Sunday and is expected to be the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. The storm is expected to bring flash floods, mudslides, isolated tornadoes, high winds, and power outages. The emergency declaration allows for more resources to respond to the emergency, including federal resources. Clark and Nye counties anticipate major flood impacts, and residents are urged to prepare and follow guidance from emergency officials.
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