Nevada Considers Statewide Heat Office as Deaths Climb
Nevada officials are considering creating a statewide heat office to address the growing issue of extreme heat, which has been linked to hundreds of deaths in the state. Assemblymember Cinthia Moore plans to introduce a bill in 2027 to establish such an office.
Nevada is considering a statewide heat office to combat extreme heat, which has caused hundreds of deaths. Clark County officials have been responding to heat-related emergencies, such as transporting 150 residents from a senior living facility to a cooling center during a power outage. The Clark County coroner's office reported 527 heat-related deaths in 2024, the deadliest heat season on record. Officials point to a lack of coordination and funding across local governments. Nevada Assemblymember Cinthia Moore plans to introduce a bill in 2027 to create a statewide heat office, citing the need for a paid expert to oversee extreme heat adaptation. The Nevada Heat Lab at the Desert Research Institute has been filling this role for three years.
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