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Wildfire Awareness Month in Nevada

May 1 – Jun. 1, 2024 • 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PT

Official proclamation from the State of Nevada Executive Department issued by the Governor.

WHEREAS, wildfire significantly impacts Nevada's environmental, economic and social well-being; and;

WHEREAS, residents must prepare to survive wildfire by ensuring proper management of vegetation surrounding the home and appropriate home construction and maintenance to resist ignition; and;

WHEREAS, residents need to work together to prepare their homes and communities to survive wildfire and commit to becoming fire adapted; and;

WHEREAS, residents can save precious time in an evacuation by preparing a go bag and family evacuation plan ahead of time; and;

WHEREAS, educating the public about wildfire prevention, safety measures, and emergency response procedures is crucial in fostering a resilient and fire-adapted community; and;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim May 2024 as

WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH IN NEVADA

The Great Seal of the State of NevadaIN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Nevada to be affixed at the State Capitol in Carson City, this 22nd Day of April, 2024.Governor Lombardo, Secretary of State Fracisco Aguilar and Deputy SOS Debbie Bowman's Signatures