Frequently Asked Questions

The basic steps are: 1) Create an emergency plan. 2) Make an escape plan. 3) Prepare a disaster supplies kit. 4) Make plans for your pets. 5) Prepare an emergency car kit. 6) Know what to do if you need to evacuate. The Nye County Office of Emergency Management has compiled a list of general information that is intended to help you prepare for an emergency. You can find it on our pages on the Nye County website. For further information, visit FEMA's website, or Ready.gov.

1) Sick employees should stay home. 2) Wash hands frequently with soap and water or with hand sanitizer. 3) Avoid touching the nose, mouth and eyes. 4) Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into the upper sleeves if tissues are not available. 5) Wash hands or use hand sanitizer after coughing, sneezing or blowing the nose. 6) Keep work areas frequently touched and/or exposed to the public disinfected and clean.