Douglas County starts evacuation warnings due to Caldor Fire

The threat of the Caldor Fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin has prompted evacuation warnings on the Nevada side of the South Shore. Douglas County is asking the following communities to be on the alert and start preparing for potential evacuations. Evacuations have not been ordered at this time, in Douglas County, however there is potential for evacuation orders in the near future. The communities possibly affected are:

• Upper Kingsbury (South)
• Upper Kingsbury (North)

• Central Kingsbury
• Lower Kingsbury
• Round Hill region and roads including Lower Elks Point
• Lake Village
• Lower Olivers, Kahle Drive region and roads

This evacuation warning will include areas from Highway 50 at Lake Parkway, East to Elks Point Road. (excluding Stateline Casino’s). State Route 207 (Kingsbury Grade) from Highway 50 to Tramway Drive, including all area roads North and South of Kingsbury Grade.

The County is asking residents to stay vigilant, pay attention to emergency phone alerts, and have a plan in place for potential evacuations. In addition, plan for road closures in the area. The recommended evacuation route is to go Eastbound on Highway 50 towards Nevada.

Nevada Depart of Transportation is closing the following:
The following are soft road closures, meaning the roads are open to residents and employees whomust enter the area to access their home or work.
• US 50 going west bound (into the Tahoe Basin) at Spooner Jct. (S. Carson St & 50)
• SR 207 west bound at Foothill Rd (intersection at the bottom of Kingsbury Grade)
• SR 28 and US 50 Jct. West Bound on 50

Have a transportation plan for animals and livestock. Think about fuel, medications, keepsakes, and groceries you might need. Think about your loved ones on oxygen or anyone who may need assistance leaving their home. Living with Fire has a Wildfire Evacuation Checklist for reference. To view, visit the following link: tahoelivingwithfire.com.

Should evacuations occur, you will receive an emergency alert notification on your phone, and may be asked to leave your home by emergency responders. It is not recommended to wait for someone to visit your home. If you feel unsafe, leave the area. If you do not have a cell phone or landline, please keep in contact with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family.

Evacuation Shelters:
— Truckee Veterans Hall
10214 High Street, Truckee, CA 96161
— Douglas County Community Center Shelter is at capacity
— Carson City Community Center is at capacity

Evacuees can go to Reno Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno

Carson High School is NOT an evacuation site

Animal Shelters
• Fuji Park
601 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City, NV 89701 (small and large)
• Douglas County Fairgrounds
920 Pine nut Road, Gardnerville, NV 89410
All previous evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect