Minnesota Governor and Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz had originally cancelled today’s campaign rally in Reno, NV due to the Davis Fire which started on September 7th and remains at zero percent containment. However, this morning, Walz flip-flopped and has rescheduled the “rally” for this afternoon at an undisclosed location that is closed to the public.

Since the fire began, at least 14,000 residents have been evacuated in south Reno, homes have been lost, residents in the affected areas have been without power for over 24 hours, nearly 5,000 acres have been destroyed, and Governor Lombardo declared a state of emergency. Local law enforcement and fire agencies have asked residents to stay away from south Reno and areas impacted by the fire to allow emergency personnel room to work and assist in the ongoing fire-fighting effort.

Over the next 24-48 hours, winds are expected to fuel the fire and residents should prepare for the unexpected.

Besides wind, fire and smoke, residents can also expect that Walz, a former National Guardsman who “mispoke” about his rank and serving in Afghanistan, will not likely be dusting off his uniform to assist in the firefighting efforts. According to reports, Walz will land at Reno airport at 2:45 pm and arrive at an undisclosed location for a private event before heading to Las Vegas.

For the most up to date evacuation maps, check the Perimeter website. Washoe County asks that if you are ordered to be evacuated, do so immediately.

Washoe County and Red Cross of Nevada have teamed up to provide food, beverages and overnight shelter for displaced people and small pets at their evacuation center located at Washoe County Senior Services. The center’s address is 1155 East 9th Street in Reno.

Large animal/livestock evacuation centers are available at the UNR Equestrian Center, at 1290 Valley Road in Reno and Fuji Park at 601 Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City.