Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
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🎓 Education
Washoe County schools offered counseling to students returning to class Monday after nine schools closed following the Bug Fire.
The service is available to help all affected individuals (staff and students) process recent events.
🌲 Environment
Residents returning home after last week's wildfires in Washoe County should check for dangerous debris & inspect their homes before settling in again.
They are advised to contact their insurance if any damage is found.
Residents returning home after a recent wildfire evacuation in Washoe County can access a new safety checklist that covers essential recovery steps — including property inspections, cleanup procedures and emergency contacts — to help ensure a secure reentry.
🏛️ Government
Sheriff Balaam acknowledged that multiple agencies — including emergency responders and volunteers — helped contain the Bug and Stallion fires on Monday, Aug.
17, while one life was tragically lost and some families still face a longer recovery period.
SNAP recipients in Washoe County and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony who lost food due to fires or power outages can request replacement benefits from the Division of Social Services.
Affected households must report food loss within 10 days with verification of the damage, and more details will follow.
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