Air Quality Management Division

WCHD upgraded its Stage 1 Air Quality Emergency Episode issued on Friday, Aug. 27 to a Stage 2 Emergency Episode today.

Washoe County School District officials canceled school on Tuesday for a second day in a row due to poor air quality caused by nearby wildfires.

The Washoe County Health District’s Air Quality Management Division has issued a Stage 3 Emergency Episode due to smoke from area wildfires.

Attendees will have the opportunity to provide public comment and weigh in on questions designed to help shape the county’s requirements and regulations.

Due to anticipated smoke from area wildfires, a Stage 2 Emergency Episode was issued Thursday by the Washoe County Health District’s Air Quality Management Division.

Washoe County was placed under a Stage 2 Air Pollution Warning—it’s first ever—by the Washoe County Health District – Air Quality Management Division