Good morning, Reno.

Project Bear Hugs (a Reno nonprofit) activated its emergency response on Aug.

10 to help families displaced by the Bug and Fred Mountain fires and is holding a donation drive today from noon to 7 p.m. at Grand Sierra Resort valet port to accept comfort items, essentials, and monetary donations.

Animal Ark remained safe after a wildfire came close on Tuesday, Aug.

11 — officials confirmed all animals were secure as a flash flood warning remains in effect today.

Residents in northern Nevada now have access to several community centers and animal shelters for safe shelter and pet protection, including sites in Reno, Nixon, and Wadsworth and a large-animal facility in Fallon.

Agencies such as Washoe County Human Services + Regional Animal Services manage these resources.

Residents in Reno who plan to evacuate from wildfires should pack essential supplies as heavy rain may trigger flash flooding in western Nevada, including the Bug & Stallion Fires area, from today through Thursday evening.

Fire management officials said the Bug and Stallion Fires have burned over 57,000 and 22,000 acres respectively as firefighters update evacuations — residents in yellow zones are urged to have go-bags ready amid shifting, dry conditions.

Residents reported that on Aug.

11 the Stallion Fire had grown to over 31,000 acres (with no containment) in western Nevada, and flash flooding is expected today through Thursday evening as heavy rain may trigger rock, mud and debris flows near active fire perimeters.

Evacuation shelters opened Tuesday amid wildfires in the region as heavy rains bring a flash flooding watch in effect today through Thursday evening — residents near fire perimeters should plan ahead for rock, mud and debris flows.