Carson City public works, emergency managers prepare for arriving storm
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 6:17pm
Carson City emergency managers and the public works department posted a short video Tuesday in preparation of a storm expected to arrive beginning Wednesday, March 21.
At this time there have not been any warnings or watches for widespread flooding potential issued for the Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and western Nevada regions, however forecasters note the rain may produce some localized flooding from snow or debris covered street drainage.
Rainfall in higher elevations is anticipated. Heavy rainfall may lead to the potential for melting snow that may increase the collection of storm water. Carson City emergency managers and public works urges people to check their drainage and gutters and remove any debris blocking storm drains.
See the video below or see it by clicking here.
To view Carson City's real time map that will shows areas of flooding if it happens, go here. For information or alerts please visit carson.org.
For information about the arriving storm from the National Weather Service, go here.
Lyon County Manager Jeff Page sent this news release out Tuesday evening:
Based upon projected weather forecast for this weekend Lyon County has implemented self fill sand bag locations in Central Lyon County. Lyon County does not anticipate significant flooding but advises citizens that are prone to flash Flooding to prepare.
Lyon County will monitor these locations and will stock them with more supplies as needed. Currently each location has 8-plus tons of sand and 2 bundles of sandbags (1000 bags).
Locations are:
— 56 Red Rock Rd, Mound House (Fire Station)
— Dayton Toll Rd, Silver City at the Y (HWY 341 and HWY 342)
— 200 Lakes Blvd, Dayton (front gate)
— 460 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (Fire Station)
— 404 Keystone Ave, Mark Twain (Utilities Building)
— 8105 W HWY 50, Stagecoach (Community Center at Cheyenne Tr.)
— Animal Services, HWY 50 E Silver Springs
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources posted this news release on Tuesday:
Flood awareness and available resources
Serious flooding occurs regularly in northern Nevada and there are steps individuals can take to mitigate the risk to life, property, water quality, and the environment. With expected heavy rains in the forecast, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Division of Water Resources is encouraging residents to visit nevadafloods.org to find out what to do before, during and after a flood.
Basic Safety Tips include:
— Avoid walking or driving through flood waters.
— Do not drive over bridges that are over fast-moving floodwaters. Floodwaters can damage foundations, making the bridge unstable.
— Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
— Avoid camping or parking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.
—Prepare an evacuation plan for family, pets and livestock.
Bunny Bishop, Nevada’s Floodplain Manager, says, “Knowing what to do before, during and after a flood can save lives, protect pets and help minimize property damage.”
For more information, please visit, nevadafloods.org.
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