North Valleys: Lisonbee Drive hearing, wildfire insurance presentation and $75,000 fuels-reduction grant deadline announced
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The CAB announced a Feb. 19 public hearing on Lisonbee Drive floodplain realignment, a Feb. 24 Nevada Division of Insurance/Truckee Meadows Fire presentation on wildland-urban interface and changes to homeowners insurance, and a wildfire risk-reduction grant program offering up to $75,000 (application deadline March 1, 2026).
The North Valley Citizens Advisory Board highlighted several items for residents to act on.
A public hearing on the Lisonbee Drive traffic improvements and resiliency project — intended to realign the roadway above the 100-year floodplain — is scheduled for Feb. 19 at 4:30 p.m. at Lehi Valley Elementary School, 255 West Patrician Drive, Reno.
Washoe County staff also announced a Feb. 24 presentation led by the Nevada Division of Insurance and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, hosted by Washoe County Emergency Management, that will include a Q&A on recent Nevada law affecting homeowners insurance in wildland-urban interface areas. The meeting will be at the Washoe County Administration Complex, 1001 East Ninth Street, Building A (Commission Chambers), from 5:30–7 p.m.
Officials encouraged local organizations (fire protection districts, soil and water conservation districts and tribal entities) and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for wildfire risk-reduction grants of up to $75,000 for fuels-reduction projects; the application deadline is March 1, 2026.
Separately, the chair noted reports of a Jan. 30 student walkout protesting ICE and social-media reports of alleged retaliation; the chair recommended nonviolent community dialogue and suggested inviting UNR’s Amy Payson to present on facilitated community conversations.