The Emergency Management Department assesses hazards utilizing the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process which helps communities identify hazards and resource requirements necessary to address anticipated and unanticipated risks. By understanding the communities’ risks, a community can make smart decisions about how to manage risk, including developing safety plans. Some of the most probable hazards in the City of North Las Vegas area:

EARTHQUAKES

Did you know there are roughly 1,500 faults in the State of Nevada making it the third most seismically active region in the country?  Though it may sound alarming, there is a very small probability of a major disaster occurring, but there are some things you can do to plan, prepare and respond to keep fears at bay. 

Find more preparedness information at: https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes 

For Nevada Earthquake information, visit: https://gisweb.unr.edu/MyHAZARDS

FLASH FLOODS

Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry.  Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States.  Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.  Floods may develop slowly or quickly and can come with no warning.  The impact of floods can cause outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings and in certain areas, create landslides.  Know your risks for floods (you can visit FEMA's Flood Map Service Center for information https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home) 

Find more preparedness information at: https://www.ready.gov/floods 

For Nevada Flooding information, visit: https://gustfront.ccrfcd.org/gagemap/gagemap.html

THUNDERSTORMS and LIGHTNING

Thunderstorms are common, especially during the summer months and can be very dangerous.  They can bring intense wind, flash flooding, hail and dangerous lightning.

Find more preparedness information at: https://www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning 

For thunderstorm safety information visit: https://www.weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm

DROUGHT

Droughts are sometimes beyond the control of citizens or local agencies, but there are some ways to prepare and conserve water.

Find more preparedness information at: https://www.ready.gov/drought 

For local drought information, visit: https://www.drought.gov/states/Nevada/county/Clark

EXTREME HEAT

Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days.  In extreme heat, your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death.  Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.  Older adults, children, and sick or overweight individuals are at a greater risk from extreme heat.

If you are unable to afford your cooling costs, weatherization or energy-related home repairs, visit the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) site or visit the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services page for more information.

Find more preparedness information at: https://www.ready.gov/heat 

For local extreme heat information visit: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/heatrisk

CYBER ATTACKS

Cyber attacks can disrupt critical services, such as power grids, water treatment facilities, and communication networks.  They can also have an impact on healthcare infrastructure, interrupt Emergency Operations Centers, delay disaster response and recovery, and even manipulate or destroy public alert systems.  As emergency systems become more digitized, cybersecurity must be a core part of emergency preparedness and response planning.

Find more preparedness information at: https://www.ready.gov/cybersecurity

Hazard Resources

The City of North Las Vegas Emergency Management Department firmly believes that "An informed community is a resilient community" and provides open-source resources in a centralized location for the residents to plan and prepare for all disasters. For all hazard resources, please see the list below and utilize the links for your convenience.