🌱 New Public Safety Map For Washoe County + Reno Redistricting

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this spring morning with the most important things happening in Reno today.

But first, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 75 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. Washoe County has unveiled a new public safety map, called Perimeter, that allows residents to easily locate ongoing large-scale emergencies, evacuation areas, and road closures. Developed in collaboration with various agencies and districts, Perimeter enables first responders to mark incident locations, outline evacuation zones, and map road closures, which can be instantly shared with the public. While the map serves as a valuable resource for tourists and visitors who may be unfamiliar with local areas, it is intended to supplement the existing alert notification system rather than replace it, providing comprehensive and up-to-date information during emergency events such as floods, wildfires, and earthquakes. (KRNV)
2. Trevor Strauss was arrested and booked into Washoe County Jail on charges of attempted murder following an incident at Fantasy Girls in April. During the Apr. 23 altercation, Strauss reportedly engaged in a dispute with another individual in the parking lot and intentionally ran him over with his vehicle. Although the victim suffered significant injuries, he has since recovered. (KOLO)
3. The City of Reno is urging residents to actively participate in the upcoming redistricting process, which involves dividing the city into six wards by January 2024. This transition from five to six wards was mandated by state legislation passed during the 2017 Session of the Nevada Legislature and was implemented by the Reno City Charter Committee, a citizen committee appointed by the Reno City Council and Nevada Legislature members. The committee believes that creating smaller wards will foster greater personal engagement between constituents and their representatives, although the redrawing of the ward map may potentially displace current council members and necessitate their reassessment of residency within the districts. (KRNV)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno City Council And Redevelopment Agency Board, At Reno City Hall (10:00 AM)
• The History And Culture Of The Washoe Peoples, At North Valleys Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A recent study from Climate Central has found that the allergy season in Reno is getting longer, and there are more allergens in the air. According to the study, Reno's allergy season saw a 99-day increase, marking one of the biggest increases in the nation. (KOLO)
• Today, May 24, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will conduct a "full-scale simulated disaster drill of a major aircraft incident" at 8:30 a.m. More than 300 people will participate in this FAA-mandated exercise. (Reno Airport)
• After being closed for several months for remodeling work, Raley's Keystone grocery store in Reno is reopening this week. (Subscription: Reno Gazette Journal)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.