DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nevada – A generous donation from Southwest Gas has left the Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team in Nevada more prepared for the winter season.
The energy provider has provided a Sno-Cat all-terrain vehicle to the organization, allowing for easier navigation through snowy and treacherous areas during alpine search and rescue missions. The cat will help in backcountry winter operations in search of missing skiers, cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, and other recreators.
“The Sno-Cat donated by Southwest Gas will allow Search and Rescue to transport team members as well as subjects into and out of the back country in the winter and will be a welcome addition to the Team’s equipment.” – Benjamin Miller, Operations Leader
A near two-decade partnership between the search & rescue team and Southwest Gas has previously included the donation of a truck and additional support, highlighting the company’s dedication to its employee’s communities.
“The Douglas County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue is made up of professionally trained volunteers that work for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Every year, local citizens and visitors from around the world enjoy the backcountry of Douglas County, which includes Lake Tahoe, the Carson River and Pinenut Mountain Range. The interaction of people, challenging wilderness terrain and frequent adverse weather, predictably creates the need for search and rescue services.” – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office