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🌱 Patch AM: Are you in the Hawk Fire evacuation or be-ready zones?

Also, don't miss The Alchemy of Elderberry: Plant Walk, Medicine Making, & Mythology on the Reno Patch calendar

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Hi Reno! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are you in the Hawk Fire evacuation or be-ready zones?
  • How Reno firefighters shielded evacuees as the Hawk Fire roared in.
  • What safety lessons Reno kids will learn on Walk to School Day

Also on today's calendar: The Alchemy of Elderberry: Plant Walk, Medicine Making, & Mythology and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Renee L.!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 75, low: 44.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Reno Wildfire Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate (memesita.com) — Tens of thousands of Reno-area residents have been ordered to evacuate or prepare to leave as the human-caused Hawk Fire burns 13,000 acres on the city's northern edge. A state of emergency is in effect in Washoe County, with National Guard helicopters and personnel assisting firefighters while officials warn that dangerous red flag conditions could return.
   

2. Reno fire team 'punched in the mouth' in the first minute of Hawk Fire (rgj.com subscription) — A Reno Fire captain describes how his crew was overwhelmed in the first minute of arriving at the Hawk Fire, where they worked through the night protecting evacuees on Seneca Drive and nearby streets. The blaze destroyed dozens of homes, injured firefighters, and killed an elderly woman, leaving responders grappling with both their own injuries and the community's heavy losses.
   

3. WCSD to focus on student safety during Walk to School Day (thisisreno.com) — Families near Glenn Duncan Elementary in Reno can join Walk to School Day on Wednesday, where the district will spotlight safe walking, biking, scooters, and e‑bike habits around campus. WCSD police, Safe Routes to School, and partners will share safety tips, give out books and prizes, and encourage cleaner, less congested school zones.
   

4. Helping Bug and Hawk Fire victims with recovery resources (2news.com) — Reno residents affected by the Bug and Hawk fires can still apply for short‑term rental help through the city's AB 540 Disaster Recovery Program, while case managers guide survivors through complex state and federal aid. Washoe County is clearing hazardous materials and offering permitting guidance, and statewide agencies have centralized online resources to support long‑term rebuilding.
   

5. Firefighters nationwide converge on northern Nevada for hands-on training and classroom learning (2news.com) — Firefighters from across the country are in Reno and Carson City this week for FireShowsWest, a hands‑on training conference running through Friday. Crews are practicing real‑world fire scenarios, survival techniques, and search tactics, while sponsors like Truckee Tahoe Lumber support training in gratitude for recent help with a Reno fire.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    Our club's annual gem and mineral show is this weekend at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, and it's free to get in and free to park. If you've… (Nextdoor NW Reno 1)
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Ok Reno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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