Rosen Highlights Available Resources for Nevadans Impacted by Hawk Wildfire

RENO, NV - As first responders continue to combat the Hawk Fire in Washoe County, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is highlighting the federal and local resources that are available to Nevadans being impacted. If anyone in the affected area needs any help contacting or accessing resources from a federal agency, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Senator Jacky Rosen by phone at 775-337-0110, or by email at [email protected].

"When disasters like these strike, it is critical that we come together as a community to support each other," said Senator Rosen. "That's why I'm releasing a list of resources Nevadans can use during this time, and reminding everyone that my office stands ready to provide any assistance with federal agencies. My heart goes out to the families in Washoe County who are being affected by the Hawk Fire, and I urge everyone to continue heeding the evacuation orders and directions from first responders. I'll do everything I can to ensure we get the federal resources needed as a result of this tragedy."

Below is a list of important resources.

Local Resources

• For information on the current state of the fire, visit either WatchDuty.com or InciWeb.Wildfire.gov

• For the latest evacuation updates, visit perimetermap.com and follow all directions from first responders.

• NDOT has listed all highway updates and closures here: NVRoads.com

• For any other general questions on emergency housing, animal services, and other general services, please visit EmergencyWashoe.com.

• All school closures in Washoe County will be at washoeschools.net

Food Assistance

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given Nevadan SNAP recipients affected by wildfires more time to report loss of food and request replacement SNAP benefits, with the last day to submit now being August 28th, 2026. For more information, visit: https://www.dss.nv.gov/programs/snap/

Federal Agencies

• If you are a veteran in need of assistance, please call 1-800-698-2411 or visit www.va.gov/resources/disaster-help/ for specialized support.

• If you are in need of housing assistance, please visit www.hud.gov/disaster-resources

• The State Department offers free passport replacements following a major disaster, with all application fees waived up to 18 months after the disaster.

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