According to a recent study, Las Vegas has seen an increase of 5.8 degrees in summer temperatures since 1970, which makes it the second fastest-warming city in the U.S. Reno, Nevada ranked first. In April 2022, Federal OSHA announced the launch of a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. Nevada OSHA has adopted the … [Read more...] about Following Nevada OSHA’s adoption of heat guidelines, there are free resources for employers to protect employees from heat-related illness and injuries
Government
Applicants Sought for Citizen Review Board
The County is currently seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Citizen Review Board, which reviews complaints and Internal Affairs’ investigations filed against Metro Police Department officers. The application is available on the Citizen Review Board website … [Read more...] about Applicants Sought for Citizen Review Board
Emergency Managers Seek Public Input on Local Hazards
Clark County and area emergency managers are asking community members to participate in a survey through Aug. 31 to gather public input on the top hazards Southern Nevada faces and to support community resiliency. The 11-question survey is part of a joint effort to update the County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). It’s available … [Read more...] about Emergency Managers Seek Public Input on Local Hazards
Drive-thru ‘Curbside Care’ Event Sept. 12
Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft is hosting a “Curbside Care” event open to all residents. Services will include free flu shots, secure shredding, electronics recycling, medication disposal, and personal care giveaways while supplies last. Michael Naft Residents are invited to attend the drive-thru event Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Windmill Library … [Read more...] about Drive-thru ‘Curbside Care’ Event Sept. 12
Space Still Available in Clark County School Daze Program
Clark County still has space available for parents who need a safe place to send their kids for distance education. Limited funding has been acquired to support families enrolling students ages five to fourteen years of age in the program. As a result of COVID-19 and the continued closure of public school facilities, School Daze is a program where school age children … [Read more...] about Space Still Available in Clark County School Daze Program