Douglas County Sheriff's Office to host Lake Tahoe emergency plan meeting

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) will be hosting a special presentation on Monday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. regarding important evacuation information for Lake Tahoe residents. The event will be held at the Kahle Community Center's Tallac Room in Stateline. This presentation will also feature representatives from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (Tahoe Douglas) and Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP).

In light of the risk of natural disasters in the area, Sheriff Coverley, along with Tahoe Douglas and NHP, will be discussing important information and safety protocols for residents in the event of an evacuation. This presentation is open to all members of the community and is highly encouraged for those living in the Lake Tahoe area.

Two key topics that will be addressed are the use of the county’s new Perimeter App and the current Reverse 911, both systems that allow first-responding agencies to send emergency notifications directly to residents via app notifications, phone calls, or text messages. These systems have proven to be an effective tool in emergencies and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about these programs.

"We understand that evacuation procedures can be overwhelming and confusing for residents," said Sheriff Coverley. "That's why we want to provide our community with as much information as possible so they can feel prepared and safe in case of an emergency."

The DCSO Lake Tahoe Evacuation Presentation is just one of many initiatives being taken by local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in this community.

For more information about this event or any other inquiries, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 775-782-9900.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Kahle Community Center
236 Kingsbury Grade
Stateline, NV
Attendees: DCSO Sheriff Coverley, Nevada Highway Patrol, and Tahoe Douglas Fire Chief Lindgren