Aug. 10, 2026. Reno, Sparks, Nev. – Northern Nevada Public Health’s (NNPH) Food Safety Program is reminding food establishments about operational guidelines during power outages to help protect people from foodborne disease and minimize product losses.

Regional wildfires in Washoe County are causing widespread power outages. The below document outlines the biggest food safety concerns, especially for food establishments serving meat, eggs, dairy, cooked vegetables and cut melons.

NNPH Guidelines for Power Outages at Food Establishment

For the general public, here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to keep your food safe at home.

Questions? Call 775-328-2434 or email foodsafety@nnph.org. Learn more about the NNPH Food Safety Program by visiting our website.

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Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. NNPH consists of four public-facing divisions: Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services, and Population Health. More info can be found here.