NV Energy is offering energy bill assistance in northern Nevada through its Special Assistance Fund for Energy program. SAFE currently helps any customer who demonstrates economic hardship to pay their energy bill, including those struggling due to COVID-19. To learn more visit nvenergy.com/assistance.… MORE
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SBA Has Emergency Low Interest Loans For Impacted Businesses
The Small Business Administration has declared the entire state of Nevada an economic disaster zone. This means that businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis are eligible for low interest SBA loans, directly from the Federal Government and not through a bank or other lending institution. This loan is to mitigate the impacts of the crisis…… MORE
Full Text of Nevada Governors Speech on Coronavirus Response
The Governor’s prepared remarks were as follows: Good evening. You are all aware of the gravity of the COVID-19 crisis, around the world and right here in Nevada. I have taken what I believe were the necessary steps to date to try to mitigate this pandemic and keep our community safe, including closing our K-12…… MORE
Governor Sisolak Orders Statewide Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses
Governor Steve Sisolak has ordered the statewide closure of all non-essential businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor addressed the state yesterday from Las Vegas. The closures will take effect today at noon and will be in place for at least the next 30 days. The closures include bars and restaurants, though restaurants…… MORE
Nevada Humane Society Preparing in Case They Need to Shut Down
The Nevada Humane Society is preparing in case they have to shut down their operations in light of the coronavirus at their Reno and Carson City locations.… MORE
City of Reno Partnering With Reno Housing Authority to Deliver Meals
The City of Reno is partnering with the Reno Housing Authority to deliver meals to seniors who can’t get out due to the coronavirus in a project they’re calling “Reno Covid Volunteers,” and they need your help.… MORE
South Lake Tahoe Woman Attacked For Her Groceries
A South Lake Tahoe woman was seriously injured after police say a man attacked her and stole her groceries and wallet. It happened Sunday. Police say the 57-year-old woman was walking home after shopping at the Raley’s at the Y when she was attacked in the meadow behind the store. Police say a man threw…… MORE
Washoe County Issues a Declaration of Emergency
Washoe County has issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. County Commission Chair, Bob Lucey calls the declaration, another tool that enables us to best serve our citizens. He adds, “This is a quickly moving situation and we are responding accordingly.” The county says the declaration will increase Washoe County’s accessibility…… MORE
Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County
WCHD has received three additional cases of COVID-19 , increasing the total in Washoe County to 12. The patients are, a man in his 60s with recent travel to the Bay Area in California. A man in his 60s with close contact to a previously-identified case in Washoe County. A woman in her 30s who…… MORE
Silver State Health Exchange Offering Limited-Time Special Enrollment
In response to Governor Sisolak’s Emergency Declaration, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, is announcing a limited-time “Exceptional Circumstance” Special Enrollment Period for qualified Nevadans who missed the Open Enrollment Period under the Affordable Care act. The SEP runs from now through April 15, 2020, and will allow eligible individuals to enroll in a qualified…… MORE
