OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the North Fire burning in Washoe County.
On Aug. 2, 2020, the State of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the North Fire. At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 150 homes in and around Red Rock and Rancho Haven, NV, with populations of 5,000 and 1,000 respectively. The fire also threatened residential power and telephone lines, a volunteer fire station, and wildlife sanctuary in the area.
The FEMA regional administrator approved the state’s request on Aug. 2, 2020, as the fire threatened to become a major incident.
FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances for FMAGs through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause major disasters. Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire.
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