Health & safety
The health and safety of our visitors and residents is a top priority. With a hospital and cancer center in the heart of town, wildfire readiness protocols, and a nimble emergency alert system, you can be sure that our town is working hard to keep everyone informed and safe.
Tahoe Forest Hospital, Emergency & Urgent Care
The Tahoe Forest Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Truckee along Donner Pass Road. We hope you stay safe during your stay but if an accident happens or if you have a medical concern, the care you need is just down the road. The Tahoe Forest Health System is robust and includes a hospital, urgent care clinic, emergency room, and Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center.
Truckee-Tahoe Travel Alert
Read the Truckee-Tahoe Travel Alert for the latest news and updates. Get information on weather, snow, road conditions, and more.
Wildfire Readiness & Evacuation
Visitor's Guide to Wildfire Season
Read our Visitor's Guide to Wildfire Season for everything you need to know before and during your visit to Truckee. Learn about how to be prepared, questions to ask your lodging provider, Red Flag Warnings, how to find your evacuation zone, and more.
Campfire Bans
Check our daily Truckee Travel Alert for up-to-date information on fire restrictions in the Tahoe National Forest, Donner Memorial State Park, and Truckee & Donner Summit Residential Areas.
Emergency Alerts
- Sign up for text, email, phone emergency notifications from the Truckee Fire Protection District, Truckee Police, and Nevada County.
- Know the Hi/Lo Evacuation Siren When you hear the Hi/Lo, it’s time to GO! This emergency siren will alert you to evacuate immediately.
Air Quality
We pride ourselves on having fresh, clean mountain air to breathe. But during wildfire season, prevailing winds can carry smoke to our area from other parts of California or the country, making it unpleasant and unhealthy to be outside.
- Check Weather Page for air quality readings, smoke forecast, and live cams.
- Learn about protecting yourself from wildfire smoke (California Air Resources Board).
Summer Power Outage Preparedness
Visitor's Guide to Power Outages (PSOMs)
This summer, to protect Truckee-Tahoe from wildfire, energy companies plan to implement power shutoffs (PSOMs) during extreme weather events. During an outage, it may not be possible to get gas, ice or other commodities. Restaurants and shops may be closed, and cell phone towers could experience high congestion. Use the links below to know what to expect and how to prepare before and during a power outage.
Get Notified Before an Outage
Wildfire safety power outages (PSOMs) will typically come with advance notice of 24-48 hours. Here’s how you can find out if a PSOM is happening:
- Bookmark or Google Truckee Travel Alert.
- Sign up for Nixle Alerts to get texts from the Truckee Fire Protection District.
- Sign up for CodeRED to get emergency alerts by text, phone call, or email from local Nevada County emergency response teams.
- If you own a home in Truckee, update your TDPUD contact information to get email and text alerts ahead of a PSOM.