Carson City opens warming shelter at MAC facility
Carson City will open a warming shelter Monday at the Carson City Multi-Purpose Athletic Center at 1860 Russell Way, Carson City and remain open to residents until 8 p.m. this evening.
The MAC building has electricity and restrooms available for residents.
Currently, NV Energy reports that there are 2,203 customers without power. They continue to work around the clock to restore power.
Also in Carson City, Night Off the Street offers a warming shelter. Opens at 9 p.m. vacate by 6:30 a.m. The shelter is at the First United Methodist Church between Division and Minnesota streets. First come first served.
Those without gas power can find warming shelters that have been established at the following locations:
Douglas County
Douglas County Community and Senior Center at 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville; Douglas County identification is required for entry.
Pets will be redirected to the animal shelter upon arrival and Animal Control will arrange for pick up.
In collaboration with Douglas County Emergency Management, Harveys Lake Tahoe in Stateline has put a warming area in place at the Harveys Convention Center Pre-Function area to assist those without power. From 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. the casino will provide coffee, hot and cold water, along with power strips and tables. Signage to help locate the area will be throughout the casino. Harveys Lake Tahoe, 18 Hwy 50, Stateline.
Douglas County is activating an additional emergency warming area for Douglas County residents on Jan. 2, 2023, near the Topaz Ranch Estates at the East Fork Fire Protection District Station 4 in Wellington. The address is 1476 Albite Road, Wellington, NV 89444. The warming area will remain open until further notice and will provide water, coffee, and charging capabilities. Another round of storms is predicted to hit the region later in the week. Some residents remain without power and freezing temperatures are expected. To contact the warming area, please call 775-783-6497.
Lyon County
Lyon County Dayton Senior Center at 320 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton
Shelter is open now and will remain open through the night.
Storey County
Storey County Fire Department at 145 C Street, Virginia City
Open now through the night. No pets are allowed.
Reno-Sparks
Reno-Sparks Convention Center at 4590 S. Virginia Street, Reno Open through 6 p.m. on January 3; Washoe County Regional Animal Services is providing water and a few crates for any pets that may need to warm up.