LAS VEGAS, NEV. – As some schools across the state increase in-person learning, the Nevada Department of Transportation is launching a school zone safety campaign to remind drivers, pedestrians, and students of life-saving school zone traffic laws. The campaign emphasizes the following laws (https://bit.ly/2NzP1A3):

No speeding in school zones
• Follow all school zone speed limits. (Note that hours of reduced school zone speed limits vary per school- always be attentive).

No passing in school zones
• Do not pass or overtake another vehicle traveling the same direction in a school zone. This includes on roads with multiple lanes in the same direction. Stop for/do not pass school buses stopping to pick up or let students out
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No U-turns in school zones
• Over coming months, roadside banners will be installed in select school locations statewide reminding drivers that it is illegal to pass in school zones. Printable school zone safety flyers will also be available to schools and educational organizations.

The campaign is spearheaded by the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to Schools Program. The program collaborates with schools year-round to improve students’ ability to safely walk and bike to school by providing students with bicycling and pedestrian education and activities, such as Walk and Bike to School Day. Educational materials are funded through state motor vehicle license and license renewal fees.

“Some Nevadans haven’t driven as much over the past year. Other may be traveling new routes which take them through newly active school zones,” said NDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coordinator Albert Jacquez. “Having a year away from these traditional school zone driving routines doesn’t mean that safety should take a break. We all must share the road to keep everyone safe.”

Nevadans can visit bicyclenevada.com for school zone information, resources, and contacts.

PEDESTRIANS
• Plan your route.
• Stay visible. Wear light and bright colored clothing. If you must be out at night, wear reflective clothing.
• Stay alert. Put your phone down and do not wear headphones.
• Walk on sidewalks. If no sidewalks are available, ensure that there is safe distance between yourself and passing vehicles and walk facing traffic.
• Only cross when safe to do so. Make eye contact with the drivers and make sure all cars have stopped before crossing. When possible, cross at a crosswalk.

DRIVERS
• Always drive attentively and obey all school zone traffic control, including reduced school zone speeds.
• When approaching school zones and crosswalks, reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
• Stop for pedestrians and bicyclists and wait for them to cross completely.
• Never pass a car that has stopped at a cross walk.
• Obey the three-foot rule: when passing a bicycle, allow for at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and bicyclist.
• Never drive distracted or impaired.

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RENO, Nev. – January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Extension offices and partnering locations statewide.
 
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It comes from the ground and can accumulate in homes, raising the risk of lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 21,000 Americans die each year from radon-caused lung cancer, killing more people than secondhand smoke, drunk driving and house fires.
 
In Nevada, one in four homes tested show radon concentrations at or above the EPA action level. According to experts, living in a home with radon concentrations at the action level poses a similar risk of developing lung cancer as smoking about half a pack of cigarettes a day.
 
The risk of radon-caused lung cancer can be reduced. A simple three-day test can determine if a house has a radon problem, and winter is an ideal time to test a home for radon. If radon problems are found, they can be fixed. 
 
Free test kits are available through Feb. 28 at the following northern Nevada partner locations:

• Genoa Town Office, 2289 Main St., Genoa, 775-782-8696.
• Indian Hills General Improvement District, 3394 James Lee Park Road, #A, Carson City, 775-267-2805.
• West Wendover City Hall, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, 775-664-3081.
• Fernley City Hall, 595 Silver Lace Blvd., Fernley, 775-784-9930.
• Incline Village Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, Incline Village, 775-832-1300.

Extension offices at the following locations. Please call ahead for an appointment:

• Battle Mountain, 815 N. Second St., 775-635-5565.
• Carson City, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 15, 775-887-2252.
• Elko, 701 Walnut St., 775-738-7291.
• Ely, 995 Campton St., 775-293-6599.
• Eureka, 701 S. Main St., 775-237-5326.
• Fallon, 111 Sheckler Road, 775-423-5121.
• Gardnerville, 1325 Waterloo Lane, 775-782-9960.
• Hawthorne, 205 S. A St., 775-945-3444.
• Lovelock, 810 Sixth St., 775-273-2923.
• Tonopah, #1 Frankie St. Old Courthouse, 775-482-6794.
• Reno, 4955 Energy Way, 888-723-6610.
• Winnemucca, 1085 Fairgrounds Road, 775-623-6304.
• Yerington, 504 S. Main St., 775-463-6541.

 
In southern Nevada, free test kits are available through Feb. 28 at the following locations. Please call ahead for an appointment:

• Henderson City Hall City Clerk’s Office, 240 S. Water St., Henderson, open as usual.
• A.D. Guy Knowledge Center, 817 N St., Las Vegas, 702-998-0223.
• Round Mountain Town Hall, 100 Hadley Circle, Round Mountain, 775-377-2508.

Extension offices at the following locations:

• Caliente, 360 Lincoln St., 775-726-3109.
• Las Vegas, 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100, 702-222-3130.
• Logandale, 1897 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., 702-397-2604.
• Mesquite, 155 N. Willow St., 702-346-7215.
• Pahrump, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd., 775-727-5532.

 
A list of test kit locations can be found on the Radon website at https://extension.unr.edu/radon/pub.aspx?PubID=2582.
 
Nevadans can also request a free test kit online at https://2021freeradonkit.eventbrite.com/, or by mailing in the confirmation email from the Radon Test Kit Request at https://extension.unr.edu/radon/pub.aspx?PubID=2748 along with a $5 check or money order to Board of Regents. All mailed test kits require $5 for shipping, and ordering through Eventbrite will also incur a small online handling fee.
 
For more information, call the Radon Hotline at 1-888-RADON10 (1-888-723-6610) or visit the Nevada Radon Education Program website at www.RadonNV.com. Extension, the EPA and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health urge all Nevadans to test their homes for radon.
 
The Nevada Radon Education Program is a program of University of Nevada, Reno Extension and is funded by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number K1-96963520-1 from the EPA. Since the program began in 2007, about 31,900 homes have been tested in Nevada.
 
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Carson City, NV – Today updated guidance was issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the shortening of the quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19.

Individuals may now resume normal activity after 7 days if they tested negative starting on day 5 of the quarantine or after 10 days if they remain asymptomatic and testing is not available. When testing is not available, individuals who were exposed to COVID-19 and remain asymptomatic must be quarantined for 10 days from the time of their most recent exposure. This includes, but is not limited to, at home quarantine, in a hotel or dormitory room, or in a group quarantine facility.

Previously, the CDC guidelines recommended a 14-day period for quarantined individuals.
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Recent data analysis demonstrated that most of those exposed to COVID-19 who later developed the infection did so on the third to fifth day after exposure rather than later, hence the shortening of recommended quarantine.

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health has issued a Technical Bulletin with information on these updates.

This bulletin is intended for employers and businesses; health care providers; and public health officials managing persons who could have been exposed to COVID-19 and undergoing quarantine. The bulletin describes the newly revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to shorten the required quarantine period for individuals with recent exposure history to COVID-19 from 14 days down to 7 days with negative testing, OR for 10 days if testing is not available.

Mesquite, NV (May 27, 2020) – Eureka Casino Resort announced today an outline of the comprehensive measures the company is undertaking to safely reopen after temporarily being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The plan not only meets, but exceeds, the Southern Nevada Health Department and the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s health and safety standards. Significant time and investments have been made in specialized equipment to clean and sanitize the entirety of the Mesquite, NV property.

“We know how important it is for people to be able to confidently return to doing the things that they love,” said Andre Carrier, Chief Operating Officer of Eureka Casino Resort. “To that end, we have taken every step to implement a plan that protects our employee-owners and their families, our guests, and the communities in which we work and live. Let’s be clear: the objective is to make our property an inhospitable environment for the virus, while still leaving the Eureka very much the warm, friendly, and hospitality-centric environment guests have known and loved for years.”

While the Eureka may not look exactly like it used to, hospitality and guest service is still the hallmark of the Eureka Way: serving our guests, community, and one another with care, compassion, and dedication. The company’s core values recognize that service to community is a partnership; while employee-owners are working hard to create a safe and fun environment, it is their hope that guests will play a role in keeping the environment a sanctuary of safety and enjoyment as well.

The outline of the Eureka safety plan includes:
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• Social distancing: physical markers and protective plexiglass barriers throughout the property, limiting daily casino capacity, substantially spreading out and reconfiguring the casino slot floor, and reducing seating at all restaurants and bars, as well as reduced seating at all table games.

 

• Employee-owners: conducting daily health screening, providing protective equipment, training all on COVID-19 safety measures and best practices.

 

• Guests: providing protective equipment and sanitizers for guests.

 

• Cleaning: casino and hotel will be cleaned and sanitized throughout each day, including the sanitization of chairs, table games and rails, chips, cards, slot machines, all food & beverage outlets, and hotel rooms.

 

• “Clean Team”: the creation of a new department, the “Clean Team,” who will be ever present and whose sole job will be to personally prepare and sanitize any gaming area, upon request, for guests.

For a comprehensive list of procedures and protocols and for operating hours, please visit EurekaMesquite.com/covid.

​“As part of our promise to guests and employee-owners, we will continue to work with health experts and government officials to act rapidly as guidance continues to evolve. In doing so, we’re joining a determined and hopeful global community that has responded with courage to this unique challenge, continued Carrier. “We look forward to welcoming guests back to the Eureka, we’re well prepared, and now, finally, we are ready to play.”

About Eureka Casino Resort
Eureka Casino Resort was founded by the Lee family in Las Vegas, NV. It operates a wide-ranging number of businesses, including Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite, NV. The Lee Family sold it to the employees in 2015 making it Nevada's first 100% employee owned casino. For multiple years, Eureka has been named one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Medium Workplaces and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company. Eureka also operates The Rising Star Sports Ranch in Mesquite, NV, as well as Eureka Las Vegas and The Brook, a casino in Seabrook, NH. The dedication of employee-owners to hard work extends to each and every guest and the communities they serve.

[Mesquite, Nevada, March 12, 2020] The Mesquite NV Chamber of Commerce is launching a Mesquite COVID-19 Community Task Force. The task force will be made of Business Leaders and Health Professionals. Its mission is to provide current information and resources about Coronavirus to the business and residential community of Mesquite, Nevada.
 
“The Chamber is working to ensure our local business community is prepared for any scenario and wants to provide factual information to the Mesquite community,” said Carol Kolson, Mesquite Chamber President and CEO. “It is prudent for businesses and the community to take steps to be prepared even though Mesquite does not currently have any cases of Coronavirus.”
 
The Chamber will be facilitating a meeting with Business Leaders and Health Professionals at the Eureka Casino Resort on Tuesday, March 17th from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Businesses wanting to participate may rsvp for the meeting by calling 702-346-2902.
 
The purpose of the meeting is to quickly implement the Three P’s: Prevent, Plan, and Practice. Businesses of all sizes can be effective by simply posting and communicating vital information, updates, and reminders at work.
 
The Chamber website, www.mesquitenvchamber.com, now has a link to Coronavirus information on the homepage. This page will be continually updated. If you have any questions, please reach out to Carol Kolson at carol@mesquitenvchamber.com.
 
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MESQUITE, NV (Dept. of Athletics & Leisure Services) -- Recreational after School Program (Safekey) The City of Mesquite Athletics & Leisure Services Department has begun the school  year of the Safekey program with success, with activities from 3:15pm - 6:15pm daily when school is in session. Safekey is an after school supervised recreational enrichment program for children K-5th grade, designed to meet the needs of the working parents. 
 
The Safekey Program is staffed by trained recreation leaders that lead children in an activity or games, sports, arts, crafts and special events.  In addition, a snack is provided and homework study period is available. The Safekey program is administered by The City of Mesquite Athletics & Leisure Services Department, which is dedicated to providing the best possible after school program for children. 
 
Nicholas Montoya, Director of the Department said, “Our goal is to create an atmosphere in which safety, fun, recreation and social skills take place.” Registration is being taken now at the Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road. The Safekey site is located at the Virgin Valley Elementary School cafeteria/multipurpose room. The school will provide parents with information on the SafeKey program, but cannot register children. Financial assistance may be available for parents/guardians who meet the income qualifications. The program is in coordination with the Clark County School District Calendar and the new Safekey after school program has begun.
 
For more information about this event and other programs please down load the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/.  Download it today and discover more of Mesquite!
 
For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov. For more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook Page is: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road. 

MESQUITE, NV (Leisure Services Dept.) – There are several ways in which heat can affect children, adults, and seniors. Some of the effects of heat on the body are more serious than others; thus, it is essential to know the signs and symptoms of the various heat-related disorders, starting with the most severe. Please be aware of the symptoms and stay hydrated at all times!  Heat stroke is the most serious health problem for all in hot environments, is caused by the failure of the body internal mechanism to regulate its core temperature. Sweating stops and the body can no longer rid itself of excess heat. Signs of heat stroke include:

• Mental confusion, delirium. loss of consciousness, convulsions or coma
• A body temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• Hot dry skin which may be red, blotted or bluish
• Throwing up, Dizziness & Stomach Cramps.   ​

Victims of Heat Stoke will die unless treated promptly. While medical help should be called, the victim must be removed immediately to a cool area and his or her clothing soaked with cool water. He or she should be fanned vigorously to increase cooling. Prompt first aid can prevent permanent injury to the brain and other vital organs.

Heat exhaustion develops as a result of the loss of fluid through sweating when a worker has failed to drink enough fluids. The person with heat exhaustion still sweats but experiences extreme weakness or fatigue, giddiness, nausea, or headache. The skin is clammy and moist, the complexion pale or flushed, and the body temperature normal or slightly higher. Treatment is usually simple: the victim should rest in a cool place and drink plenty of an electrolyte drink or water.

Heat cramps frequently occur in the extremities. They abruptly appear as a sudden charlie horse and limit movement of the involved arm or leg. Heat cramps may be painful but spontaneously resolve over time. Heat cramps are caused by salt losses with sweating and are treated with electrolyte-balanced fluids, such as Gatorade, Powerade and other electrolyte drinks.

Heat syncope occurs when a person suddenly faints after standing for a long period. This fainting results from blood pooling in the legs, causing less blood to be delivered to the brain. Heat syncope may be treated by lying down or prevented by moving around while working, stay semi-active.

Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, may occur in hot and humid environments where sweat is not easily removed from the surface of the skin by evaporation. When extensive or complicated by infection, heat rash can be so uncomfortable that it inhibits sleep and impedes a person’s performance or even results in temporary total disability. It can be prevented by resting in a cool place and allowing the skin to dry.

For more information about this event and other programs please download the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/.  Download it today and discover more of Mesquite!

For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at www.mesquitenv.gov. For more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook Page is www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road.

Mesquite, NV – The Senior Class of 2019 will set out on new adventures in life and many wonderful and fulfilling careers. The Mesquite Police Department would like to make sure their journey after graduation begins in a safe and exciting way.
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The Mesquite Police Department will provide the graduating class a fun filled night and a safe location to celebrate after graduation ceremonies. The evening will consist of entertainment, food, and many activities designed for the graduates.

Members of the Virgin Valley High School senior class along with Mesquite Police Officers will be contacting local Mesquite businesses to ask for donations, which will fund the event’s many activities and safe environment.  Private donations from the public are also greatly appreciated. This entire event is funded by donations and cannot take place without the generous help of our community.

The grad party will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at The City of Mesquite Recreation Center. The doors will be open from 9:00 PM until midnight. The doors are locked from midnight to 5:00 AM, attendees are not allowed to leave without being escorted by a parent, but we strongly encourage no one to leave during the event.

“The Mesquite Police Department wants to give the graduating seniors a safe and fun environment for an evening that many graduates will remember for the rest of their lives,” said Chief Chesley MaQuade. “Every year the officers, staff and parents have enjoyed spending quality time with the local seniors and making sure their night is safe and memorable.”

This will be the 15th year the police department has put on the event with the assistance of the City of Mesquite, Mesquite businesses and the wonderful citizens of our community. 

For those who would like to donate to Grad Night Out, please contact Lt. Tracy Fails at 702-346-5262 or come into the Mesquite Police Department, located at 695 Mayan Circle.

For more information about this event and other programs please download the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/.  Download it today and discover more of Mesquite!

For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov. For more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook Page is: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road.

MESQUITE, NV (Dept. of Athletics & Leisure Services) - In April, the Southern Nevada Health District reported the first human case of West Nile virus in Southern Nevada in 2019. The individual, a female over the age of 50, had the more serious neuroinvasive form of the illness and has recovered. There were no reported human cases of West Nile virus in Clark County last year.

“West Nile virus is a preventable illness, and it is important to remind everyone to take steps to prevent mosquito bites, especially as we start to spend more time outside,” said Dr. Joe Iser, Chief Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. “There are simple things you can do to prevent bites and to prevent mosquito breeding around your home to protect yourself, your family, and your community.”

West Nile virus is spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes that have acquired the virus by feeding on infected birds. The illness is not spread person to person. Many people with the virus will have no symptoms or very mild clinical symptoms of illness. Mild symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach, and back. In some cases, the virus can cause severe neurologic illness and even death.

The Southern Nevada Health District’s Mosquito Surveillance Program regularly tests mosquito pools for West Nile, St. Louis Encephalitis, and Western Equine Encephalitis. As of May 3, 323 traps were set throughout Clark County with 1,906 mosquitoes submitted to the Southern Nevada Public Health Laboratory for analysis. The Health District has not reported any mosquito pools that are positive for West Nile virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, or Western Equine Encephalitis so far this season. The program also conducts surveillance for Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, the two species known to spread the Zika virus.

“It’s important to remember that mosquito-borne disease can be in our community even though our Mosquito Surveillance Program has not identified any West Nile virus-positive mosquito pools,” added Iser. The Health District recommends the following to prevent mosquito bites and to eliminate breeding sources:

• Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellants containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), or 2-undecanone.
• Wear pants and long-sleeved shirts to reduce mosquito exposure when outdoors.
• Eliminate areas of standing water around your home, including non-circulating ponds, “green” swimming pools, and accumulated sprinkler runoff, which support mosquito breeding.

Additional prevention tips are available on the CDC’s Prevent Mosquito Bites webpage.

The City of Mesquite Athletics and Leisure Services Department is partnering with Dan Slater, Senior Environmental Health Specialist at the Health District and Joe Macias, Animal Control Supervisor at the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) to host a training/education seminar on breeding, prevention information, and updated disease statistics on  Monday, May 20, 2019., We want to thank the Health District and MPD for providing this information to the public., The seminar is free to the entire community.,

Location: Mesquite City Hall Council Chambers, 10 East Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, Nevada.
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

For more information about this event and other programs please download the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/.  Download it today and discover more of Mesquite!

For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov. For more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook Page is: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road. ​