Washoe County emergency manager outlines SWIFT evacuation study and mapping upgrades

Nov 5, 2026

County emergency manager Kelly Echeverria described a multi‑year SWIFT evacuation study using Perimeter mapping and CNA traffic analysis to find choke points, create evacuation zones, and recommend permanent and temporary infrastructure, SOPs and improved public communications.

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Kelly Echeverria, Washoe County emergency manager, told the Spanish Springs Citizens Advisory Board that the county's SWIFT evacuation study will combine detailed zone mapping, traffic modeling and partner coordination to reduce evacuation bottlenecks.

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